Stars reign supreme thanks to frantic final term
THE top three clash between Southern Steel and Northern Stars well and truly lived up to the hype with the Stars getting the “w” in a hard fought battle. It was even for majority of the game before a blowout final term handed the top side a thrilling 10 goal win. It did not take […]
2021 ANZ Premiership – Round 10 preview
WE have passed the midpoint of the ANZ Premiership season with Round 10 approaching and only five games of the home and away season remaining. With this in mind every game counts as the Stars look to maintain top spot and the mid-table logjam continues to intensify. Southern Steel vs. Northern Stars Saturday, June 19 […]
2021 ANZ Player of the Week: Round 9 – Anna Harrison
IN a new series, Draft Central casts an eye over the top performer from the round taking into account not only their individual stats, but their overall impact on the game. Round 9 of the ANZ Premiership saw a number of key players, lead the way for their respective teams and put their best foot […]
2021 Stats wrap: SSN Round 7 and ANZ Premiership Round 9
IT was an interesting week in both the Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) and ANZ Premiership, with some unexpected results and great matches to watch. Round 7 of the SSN saw the Adelaide Thunderbirds come out on top of the NSW Swifts, while across the ditch in the ANZ Premiership the Mainland Tactix were almost able […]
2021 ANZ Premiership vs. VNSL Team of the Week: Round 9&19
VITALITY Netball Superleague returned this week with the finals race front and centre while Round 19 of the ANZ Premiership rolled around. There were plenty of impressive performances from players across both leagues as Draft Central compiles two teams of the week from the respective leagues. ANZ Premiership GS: Grace Nweke (Northern Mystics) GA: Jamie […]
Stars shine in final quarter comeback
NORTHERN Stars revered their fortunes against Central Pulse sneaking home with a narrow two-goal win to get back on the winners list (55-53). It was heartbreak for the Pulse who held the lead at three quarter time but were simply overpowered by the Stars who found that extra gear to kick into. After a quiet […]
2021 ANZ Premiership preview: Round 9
ROUND 9 of the ANZ Premiership rolls around with the ladder continuing to chop and change given the unpredictable season so far. Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic will be eager to get another win on the board after falling agonisingly short last round. Northern Stars vs. Central Pulse Sunday, June 13 @6:15pm The Northern Stars […]
2021 ANZ Player of the Week: Round 8 – Oceane Maihi
IN a new series, Draft Central casts an eye over the top performer from the round taking into account now only their individual stats but their overall impact on the game. Round 7 of the ANZ Premiership saw a number of key players, lead the way for their respective teams and put their best foot […]
Mystics get the job done over top of the table Stars
NORTHERN Mystics snuck over the line in their top of the table clash with Northern Stars to claim a three-goal win 63-60. It was always going to be an intense battle with neither side willing to take a backward step and with bragging rights at stake, but in the end the Mystics levelled the playing […]
2021 ANZ Premiership preview: Round 8
ANOTHER round of ANZ Premiership action rolls around with Round 8 set to be an exciting one with the Northern Stars looking to maintain their spot on top of the ladder and Central Pulse hoping to extend their winning streak to three games. Mainland Tactix vs. Central Pulse The Tactix will be ruing their missed […]
