VNSL 2021: Round 15 preview – Lightning look to gain on Bath
THE pointy end of the 2021 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) season has arrived, with just five more rounds to come with teams needing to get their connections and wins in order heading into the final stretch. Loughborough Lightning could very well overtake Team Bath on the ladder if margins and results fall their way, whilst […]
VNSL 2021: Round 5/6 – Friday & Saturday wraps
A BLOCKBUSTER Round 5/6 of Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) action began on Friday evening, with two significantly different results opening the weekend following a week off last weekend. It did not stop there though, with three Saturday encounters setting the tone for the remainder of the double round, with a couple of teams asserting themselves […]
VNSL 2021: Round 1/2 – Youngsters to watch
THERE were a number of fresh faces that stepped up to the plate in Round 1 and 2 respectively in the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL). This series aims to look at a couple of debutants and players under 21 as they look to hone in their craft and become permanent figures for their side throughout […]
2021 VNSL Season preview: Surrey Storm
WITH the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) season around the corner after a yearlong hiatus due to the COVID-19 enforced cancellation in 2020 Draft Central takes a look at each team, player lists and expectations. Continuing the analysis of each team the next side in focus is Surrey Storm. The Storm did not get off to […]
‘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 […]
VNSL 2020 team preview: Surrey Storm
WITH the 2020 season of the Vitality Netball Superleague now upon us, we take a look at each team heading into a massive year in Superleague netball. The next team in our season preview is Surrey Storm. Coach: Mikki Austin 2019 finish: 8th (6-12) Storm really slid under the radar in 2019, finding some form […]
Vitality Netball Superleague wrap: Round 14
ROUND 14 of the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) saw two table topping clashes and potential finals teams go head-to-head, as Team Bath hosted Loughborough Lightning in a down to the wire thriller, while the Saracens Mavericks went down to Wasps Netball. The surprise win of the weekend however saw ladder leaders, Manchester Thunder suffer a […]