Netball fantasy teams: West Coast Fever All-Stars v. Adelaide Thunderbirds All-Stars
THE West Coast Fever and Adelaide Thunderbirds have a highly decorated history with both clubs boasting a long line of a-class players since their inception. Draft Central has comprised two All-Star teams filled with past and present players. West Coast Fever: GK: Courtney Bruce GD: Eboni Usoro-Brown WD: Ash Brazill C: Shae Brown WA: Madi […]
2019 British Fast5 All-Stars Championships preview
ONE of the biggest days on the Netball Superleague calendar is here, with the 2019 British Fast5 All-Stars Championships taking place at London’s Copper Box Arena on Saturday afternoon. Eight of the ten Superleague teams take part in the tournament, with a number of big name players from across the globe taking part in the […]
British Fast5 All-Star draw announced
REIGNING Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) champions, Manchester Thunder will face 2018 runners-up Loughborough Lightning in what is expected to be one of the classic first round matches in the British Fast5 All-Star draw which was announced today. The competition is a double-elimination style, with two wins guaranteeing a semi-final berth, while two losses eliminates teams […]
Player Focus: VNL Grand Final
THE grand final of the 2019 Victorian Netball League brought plenty of excitement with the Geelong Cougars defeating Casey Demons for their inaugural VNL Championship title. We attended the match and took notes on one player from each side, analysing their impact on the match. Brooke Allan (Geelong Cougars) The goalkeeper had no easy opposition […]
Victorian Netball League: Geelong Cougars claim their inaugural Championship title
WITH both teams fighting for their first premiership it was the Geelong Cougars that broke their hoodoo with a 14-goal victory over the Casey Demons (69-55). In their inaugural season the Casey Demons well and truly showcased that they have the skill and intent to put on a show but simply could not match the […]
Victorian Netball League: Grand Final Preview
AFTER a stellar performance against City West Falcons, the Casey Demons earnt a spot in the grand final against Geelong Cougars. The Cougars secured their spot in the semi-final with a strong performance against the Falcons. Both teams have hit their stride at the right time with the Demons hoping to claim their first premiership […]
Casey Demons’ pathway to finals
IN their inaugural season the Casey Demons have stormed into the grand final, well and truly announcing themselves as fierce competitors. Goal shooter Emma Ryde has been a key member in that charge, using her height and wingspan to her side’s full advantage. “I think we are a bit of the underdog, I don’t think […]
Victorian Netball League Preview: Preliminary Final
IN the standalone final of the week, City West Falcons take on Casey Demons in hope to secure a spot in the grand final. Both sides have shown that they know how to win and can do so convincingly making for an exciting battle. Prior to their loss in the semi-final, the Falcons had only […]
Victorian Netball League Semi-Finals: Casey Demons run down tired Blaze
North-East Blaze (54) defeated by Casey Demons (70) IT was a slow start to Casey Demons’ inaugural VNL finals run, with the side having plenty of difficulty early against the defensive pressure of North-East Blaze losing the first term by a single goal. However the side came back with a phenomenal 20 goals to 14 […]
Victorian Netball League Preview: Semi-Finals
SEMI-finals are about to kick off with City West Falcons set to take on Geelong Cougars while North-East Blaze will face Casey Demons in hope to progress through to the big dance on August 14. All four sides are renowned for their ability to score with speed while their quick transitions down the court makes […]
