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Swifts tested by headstrong Thunderbirds

A HUGE battle between the NSW Swifts and Adelaide Thunderbirds ensued on Saturday afternoon, with the Swifts narrowly getting away with a three goal lead after trailing at the final change. While the Swifts did not need this win after the GIANTS’ earlier loss during the round cemented the reigning premiers’ top four status, it […]

2020 Suncorp Super Netball Preview: Round 13

WITH one game already done and dusted for Round 13 the remainder of Suncorp Super Netball Indigenous round is set to play out over the weekend as the race for finals intensifies. The GIANTS are still in with a shot but rely on results from other games as the Fever and Swifts tussle for prime […]

Future Roses: Who will make their mark for England in the coming years?

DESPITE the cancellation of the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) this year, several of the up and coming stars for England have still had the opportunity to train at the elite level in 2020 through the Roses Futures programme. We at Draft Central cast our eye over some of those athletes, along with a couple of […]

2020 Suncorp Super Netball: Five Talking points – Round 11/12

ROUND 11 and 12 of Suncorp Super Netball saw the Melbourne Vixens secure the minor premiership sitting two games ahead of the next comers while other major talking points surround player injuries to some big names. The past two rounds have also brought attention to the lack of court time the Australian Diamonds captain is […]

SSN Head to Head: Round 12/13

IN each round of Suncorp Super Netball we will identify key match-ups, provide an analysis of players and compare the two styles. This week’s head to head focuses on a couple of centres, one who has international experience in Jamie-Lee Price and the other a young up and coming midcourter in Hannah Petty, who has […]

2020 Suncorp Super Netball Preview: Round 12

ROUND 12 sees some big match-ups as clubs look to keep their finals hopes alive with the Thunderbirds, GIANTS and Firebirds all teetering on the edge of a finals berth with four wins apiece. West Coast will be out to leapfrog their opponents and steal second spot on the ladder as the Vixens hope to […]

Suncorp Super Netball Preview: Round 11

THE fight for finals continues to heat up with a couple of top four clashes headlining the Round 11 action. Just outside the top four, the Adelaide Thunderbirds will be looking to find their way into the mix while the Melbourne Vixens will be hoping to extend their lead at the top of the table. […]

Thunderbirds clinch fifth spot after impressive final term against Collingwood

IN the first game in Adelaide for the season the contest between the bottom two sides lived up to the hype as both the Adelaide Thunderbirds and Collingwood Magpies contested every pass that came their way. In the end it was the Thunderbirds that pulled away thanks to a dominant final term securing their fourth […]

2020 Suncorp Super Netball preview: Round 10

WITH the home stretch in sight now that we have surpassed the midway point of the 2020 Suncorp Super Netball season, teams will be raring to go to prove that they are capable of pushing the top teams and get in the way of a finals berth. This round will be a repeat of Round […]

Lightning sharp against Thunderbirds to stay in touch with top two

OPENING up Wednesday night’s Suncorp Super Netball proceedings was a huge matchup between Adelaide Thunderbirds and Sunshine Coast Lightning. The Thunderbirds were hoping to close the gap on the ladder with a win, but the Lightning’s continuous intensity paid off for a six-goal 56-50 win, to stay in touch with the Vixens and Swifts at […]

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