2021 ANZ Premiership: Young gun watch – Round 1
THE opening round of the ANZ Premiership is done and dusted and with that came some scintillating performances from the next generation of players. This series will cast an eye over a host of under 21s players that made their way out on court and the impact in which they had for their respective sides. […]
Fisher-inspired Southern Steel shock Tactix with 18-goal win
SOUTHERN Steel stamped their authority on the competition with a resounding win over grand finalists Mainland Tactix (54-36). Sporting new recruit George Fisher from the get-go, the Steel flexed their muscles in attack and dominated play right across the court while the Tactix looked lacklustre without the services of injured star Te Paea Selby-Rickit. It […]
2021 ANZ Premiership preview: Round 1
THE long-awaited return of the ANZ Premiership kicks off on Sunday with Round 1 set to be a blockbuster. A number of new combinations will take centre stage for each of the six sides which will be hoping to show off their star recruits and get an early win on the board. Reigning two-time premiers […]
ANZ Premiership Preseason: Day 3
THE third and final day of the ANZ Premiership preseason series played out on Sunday with the Magic impressing and claiming the biggest win of the day. The remainder of the games were incredibly tight as the Stars and Tactix could not be separated while the Pulse just got over the line with a two-goal […]
ANZ Premiership: Pre-season tournament – Day 1
THE ANZ Premiership preseason tournament kicked off on Friday with multiple fresh faces gracing the court for their respective sides. The reigning premiers – Central Pulse – played two games, donning a new look line-up given the departure of a couple of key players across the board while the Magic also got out on court […]
Top 10 teams we are looking forward to seeing in 2021: #7 Mainland Tactix
IT has been an unconventional year of netball and as 2020 comes to a close, the Draft Central team casts an eye to the future and which teams we are excited to see take the court for the 2021 season. There has been a number of player changes throughout the offseason across the ANZ Premiership, […]
NZ Cadbury Series: Day 3 wrap
DAY 3 of the Cadbury Series saw New Zealand Men’s claim a clean sweep, downing New Zealand A and progressing through to the grand final while the Silver Ferns got back onto the winners list in convincing fashion against the Under 21s, making relatively light work of the youngsters. New Zealand Men (64) defeated New […]
NZ Cadbury Series: Day 2 wrap
DAY 2 of the Cadbury Series delivered as the New Zealand Men’s side flexed their muscles in a strong showing against the Silver Ferns to remain the only undefeated side in the competition. The contest between the Under 21s and New Zealand A side lived up to the hype as the game went down to […]
NZ Cadbury Series: Day 1 wrap
THE first day of the New Zealand Netball Cadbury Series is done and dusted as the New Zealand Men’s and Silver Ferns both walk away with maiden wins in their respective matches. Thoroughly challenged by the NZA side early, the Silver Ferns showcased their class to grind out the final quarter and push for the […]
New Zealand Cadbury Series: Game 1 preview
THE Cadbury Series gets underway tonight as the New Zealand Under 21s take on the New Zealand Men’s squad in the opening game of the series. The other game of the night sees New Zealand A lock horns with the Silver Ferns in what is set to be an action packed start to the series. […]
