2021 VNSL: Team of the Week – Round 7
TEAM Bath remain undefeated after seven rounds of the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) with a number of their players as a result making their way into Draft Central’s Team of the Week. Strong performances from the Wasps, Strathclyde Sirens and Manchester Thunder also saw representatives from the two sides make their way into the squad. […]
VNSL 2021: Round 7 – Sunday wrap
ROUND 7 of the Sunday Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) clashes has brought a mixed bag of results as the Saracens Mavericks played out a thriller while the contest between Wasps and Strathclyde Sirens left no stone unturned playing out the second draw of the season. Manchester Thunder managed to find their way back onto the […]
VNSL 2021: Round 5/6 preview -Another double round of action as VNSL ladder heats up
AFTER a week off, the combined Round 5/6 of the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) is set to kick off on Friday night. Manchester Thunder and Team Bath look to keep their undefeated record intact while Loughborough Lightning will be eager to remain atop the ladder with another win. The Saracens Mavericks and Celtic Dragons are […]
VNSL 2021: Round 3 – Sunday wrap
THERE were a number of blowout games on Sunday during Round 3 of the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) season as Loughborough Lightning produced one of the biggest upsets of the season so far while Manchester Thunder also got the job done to continue their unbeaten start to the season. Surrey Storm (44) defeated by Leeds […]
VNSL 2021: Round 1/2 – Friday & Saturday wraps
THE opening weekend of Vitality Netball Superleague action was tantalising from the first look at the fixture, and the first five matches of the combined first and second rounds were no different as some massive encounters and scorelines set the tone for what is set to be a huge season. In our first VNSL wrap […]
2021 VNSL Season previews: Strathclyde Sirens
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. Up next is Strathclyde Sirens as we work our way through the teams. The Sirens retained the majority of their list […]
Vitality Netball Superleague preview: Round 4 – Bath and Pulse face off for top spot
ROUND 4 of the Vitality Netball Superleague will see an unprecedented top-of-the-table clash on Monday night to finish off the round, with Team Bath and London Pulse facing off for top spot. On the other end of the spectrum, eighth ranked 2019 finalists Wasps Netball will take on ninth-placed Severn Stars in the opening match […]
VNSL 2020 team preview: Strathclyde Sirens
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 Strathclyde Sirens. Coach: Lesley MacDonald 2019 finish: 9th (9-3) The Sirens were unintentionally left in the lurch when their key […]
NWC19: Day 10 – Trans-Tasman rivals to decide title once again
TWO thrilling semi-finals, two results that were equally one part unbelievable and one part heartbreaking, but Australia and New Zealand will now do battle for the second time in three days after they down South Africa and England by just two goals each. AUSTRALIA (55) defeated SOUTH AFRICA (53) The Diamonds went in as deserving […]
Players to watch: Pool G
WITH things heating up in the Netball World Cup we have chosen one key player from each country in Pool G that has caught our eye throughout the competition so far. England: Serena Guthrie While England has a team full of big names taking the court, there are little more known than dynamic speedy centre, […]