‘It’s about survival’ – Surrey aim to weather the storm of 2020
SURREY Storm is a VNSL team with a proud history of making it to grand finals and producing performances of the highest standard. Since they began their partnership with the University of Surrey in 2009, they have appeared in five grand finals, winning twice in 2015 and 2016, and, despite some changes to their roster […]
Could Haythornthwaite be on the move in 2021?
FAILING to register court time in the Swift’s outing against West Coast Fever in their semi-final over the weekend, there is plenty of speculation surrounding where England Roses midcourter Natalie Haythornthwaite will end up in 2021. Currently uncontracted for next season, the specialist wing attack has plenty of options and clubs she could ply her […]
New Zealand and England Cadbury Netball Series: Draft Central’s predictions
WITH the announcement of the three-test Cadbury Netball Series between New Zealand and England last week, Draft Central is delving into the international teams of both nations heading into the competition and the potential starting sevens, which could see some intriguing matchups. While New Zealand is expected to have a full strength squad bar its […]
SSN Stats wrap: Round 14
THE final round of Suncorp Super Netball produced some great stats across the board to finish off an excellent season. Intriguingly, very little seemed to go to plan with the top four spots sewn up and three teams fighting for second position on the ladder – but two teams out of the running by the […]
2020 Suncorp Super Netball: Five Talking points – Round 14
CLOSE games and super shots dominated the final round of the home and away season as the Melbourne Vixens, Sunshine Coast Lightning, West Coast Fever and NSW Swifts all confirmed their top four positions. Some stellar performances from the bottom four teams caught the top four sides off-guard while uncertainty clouds a couple of key […]
SSN Momentum shifts: Round 14
THE final round of the Suncorp Super Netball home and away season saw some phenomenal matchups across all four games and some highly talented players take the court. The condensed fixture and introduction of rolling subs this year have seen plenty of young names already jump on the court and have a huge impact despite […]
Thunderbirds bid Pitman farewell with clutch win over Fever
THE Adelaide Thunderbirds delivered a huge one-goal come-from-behind win against the West Coast Fever to bid farewell co-captain Chelsea Pitman and close out their 2020 season. It was a huge effort from both sides seeing neither team look comfortable with ball in hand. Despite winning each of the final three quarters, the Thunderbirds did not […]
2020 Suncorp Super Netball preview: Round 14
THE final round of 2020 Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) action is upon us, with a host of great games ahead and a couple of results that could change up positions in both the top and bottom four. While none of the top four sides are in danger of falling out of finals contention, the West […]
Where could Chelsea Pitman end up in 2021?
ANNOUNCING that Adelaide Thunderbirds did not offer her a contract for the 2021 Suncorp Super Netball season, Thunderbirds co-captain and England Roses midcourter Chelsea Pitman will be on the move next season. The wing attack has been in arguably career best form in 2020 and is keen to play on next season, making her a […]
Draft Central’s top international performers in SSN
THERE is no shortage of international stars throughout the Suncorp Super Netball league and with one round remaining in the home and away season Draft Central casts an eye over the top performers hailing from the some of the top ranked netballing nations. Given that there is only one player in Laura Langman representing New […]
