Draft Central’s Top 25 International Young Guns countdown – #13/#12
WITH a number of netball leagues across the world being suspended due to COVID-19, the Draft Central team is making a case for the top 25 players under 25-years-old across the netball world. The countdown continues with Australian young guns Cara Koenen and Kate Eddy. With so much talent at our disposal, this countdown is […]
Collingwood and Lightning set to face off in practice match
COLLINGWOOD Magpies and the Sunshine Coast Lightning are set to face off in Hobart on Friday night, with both sides preparing for yet another big year of Suncorp Super Netball. It will be the Magpies’ first outing in 2020 since winning the Super Club tournament over in New Zealand, while the Sunshine Coast will be […]
Suncorp Team Girls Cup back for 2020
THE pre-season Suncorp Team Girls Cup will return in 2020 with Sydney set to play host for the three-day tournament spanning from the March 27-29. All eight teams will participate in the event in hope to iron out any on-court issues and work on connections across the court ahead of their official start to the […]
Parmenter recognised with Rising Star award
IN her debut season GIANTS wing defence, Amy Parmenter claimed the Suncorp Super Netball Rising Star award winning from the likes of Cara Koenen, Kim Jenner and Tara Hinchliffe. Parmenter made a real splash for the GIANTS with her dynamic movement, strong drives and strength. After being trialled in centre, Parmenter migrated into wing defence […]
Netball Australia Award Predictions
WITH the Australian netball awards season quickly approaching we cast an eye over a host of potential players that could win the prestigious awards ranging from international level to the Australian Netball League (ANL). This article is purely based on opinion and how we perceive each player’s season to have panned out. Liz Ellis Diamond: […]
SSN Player focus: Cara Koenen
WHILE the Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) might be done and dusted for 2019, we will review a number of talented players who stepped up this year and take a look at just what they have to offer and how they can improve further. Sunshine Coast Lightning- Cara Koenen DOB: 27/02/1996 Height: 190cm Position: GS/GA Season […]
Who will replace Thwaites?
IN the wake of Caitlin Thwaites international retirement, we assess some potential options to fill her shoes in the Diamonds squad. We consider their impact at Suncorp Super Netball level and their scope for further development. Cara Koenen (Sunshine Coast Lightning) The goal shooter well and truly burst onto the scene in the latter stage […]
Australian Development Team: Potential Starting Seven
WITH the Australia Development Squad set to fly out to New Zealand for a round robin competition from October 5-9, we take a look at a possible line-up for the clashes. Coached by Julie Fitzgerald the side will take on New Zealand and England with the program aimed at developing the next generation of players. […]
2019 SSN season team review: Sunshine Coast Lightning
THE Sunshine Coast Lightning almost made history in 2019, making it to their third consecutive grand final but falling at the last hurdle. They farewelled coaching mastermind Noeline Taurua while the future of Laura Langman is still unknown. Position: 1st Percentage: 112.65% Win-loss: 12-2 2019 Overview: The Lightning were dealt a relatively big blow over […]
2019 Australian Development Team & Squad
WITH a big season of international netball set to commence, the Australian Diamonds have released a Development Team and Squad consisting of 20 players. The side is dedicated to strengthening the Aussie stocks and fostering the talent of young up-and-coming players to become future Diamonds. Experienced heads Gabi Simpson, Kate Moloney and Emily Mannix have […]
