Should there be a cap on Suncorp Super Netball imports?
THE 2021 Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) season was once again a huge spectacle, chock full of Australian and international netball talent. However with players once again being left out of SSN calculations – think former Australian Diamonds captain Caitlin Bassett or upcoming West Australian goaler Donnell Wallam – it has posed the question once more […]
This week in netball – SSN re-signings kick off with a bang
IT has been another huge week in netball, with Suncorp Super Netball re-signings getting underway and plenty of intrigue surrounding who will be the first official trade announced. Elsewhere, England and New Zealand are gearing up for a test series with another Cadbury Series in the works for the Silver Ferns and men’s squad while […]
Compare the Pair: Donnell Wallam and Grace Nweke
AS the off-season continues, Draft Central will return to a weekly Compare the Pair series; delving into and analysing two fan favourites from different competitions. Next we compare and contrast a couple of key goal shooters in Donnell Wallam and Grace Nweke. Both Nweke and Wallam are in a key developmental period with their individual games […]
How do the Fever shape up with a new coach in 2022?
A NEW head coach for the West Coast Fever could mean a fresh start for the Fever, with the appointment of Dan Ryan announced to follow Stacey Marinkovich‘s stint in the role. But with Ryan’s return to Australia, does he bring any wholesale changes to the highly successful current squad? Draft Central takes a look at what Ryan could […]
VNSL 2021: Team review – Leeds Rhinos
THE 2021 Vitality Netball Superleague season is officially done and dusted, meaning it is now time for our postseason reviews. Rhinos may have been the newest team to enter the competition, but they proved to be a tough competitor from the get-go with their wealth of exciting talent and developing stars stepping up throughout the […]
VNSL 2021: Semi-finals wrap
THE 2021 Vitality Netball Superleague grand finalists have been decided with Loughborough Lightning and Team Bath winning their respective semi-finals clashes and progressing through to the big dance. There were plenty of great moments with two spectacular clashes providing plenty of heart in your mouth moments. Loughborough Lightning (58) defeated Leeds Rhinos (38) Player of […]
VNSL 2021: Semi-finals preview – Two huge semis to play as grand final looms on Sunday
THE Vitality Netball Superleague finals have arrived, with two huge matches setting up Sunday’s finals. First up is a battle between one and four, with the Loughborough Lightning and Leeds Rhinos going head-to-head, with the two versus three clash between Manchester Thunder and Team Bath following that. Loughborough Lightning (1) v. Leeds Rhinos (4) 2021 […]
VNSL 2021: Round 20 final standings
THE 2021 Vitality Netball Superleague was touted as one of the best seasons in the league’s history this year, and no wonder why with every team producing some huge performances and one of the greatest races to finals in many years, with such an even crop of sides vying for content. No team was untouchable, […]
VNSL 2021: Round 17/18 – Sunday/Monday wrap
A HUGE end to the final double round of Vitality Netball Superleague action saw five matches play out across Sunday and Monday, with Manchester Thunder officially earning its entry to the finals series and both Leeds Rhinos and Saracens Mavericks winning critical matches heading into the final rounds. Loughborough Lightning (59) defeated Leeds Rhinos (51) […]
VNSL 2021: Round 17/18 preview – Crowds return as last double round arrives
CROWDS return to the Vitality Netball Superleague for the first time this season in a blockbuster double round of action, as the ladder continues to heat up with just one spot within the top four still up for grabs. There is no doubt plenty to play for this round, with home fans expected in droves […]
