2021 SSN Preview: Round 7
ANOTHER huge round of Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) is set to go ahead this weekend, with Round 7 seeing the Melbourne derby – played interstate due to Victorian restrictions – as three matches play out on Saturday afternoon and just one game is set for Sunday across the rearranged fixture. GIANTS Netball vs. Sunshine Coast […]
SSN surprise packets: The season so far
THE 2021 Suncorp Super Netball season was always set to produce some huge performances and different stories to last year, and with six rounds down it is clear that there are some great developing talents and returning players who have really stepped up this season. Across the board, it is safe to say there has […]
Thunderbirds claim first 2021 win
ADELAIDE Thunderbirds got their first win on the board, defeating Melbourne Vixens by six goals in a seesawing affair (54-48). It was a relatively sloppy performance by both sides with neither able to really garner any real momentum or control leaving fans and players alike on the edge of their seats. In the end however […]
Rahni Samason steals the show as she guides Melbourne Vixens to first win
MELBOURNE Vixens got their first win on the board thanks to the elevation of superstar shooter Rahni Samason. The young goaler lived out every girls fantasy nailing the winning shot after the siren to defeat the Queensland Firebirds (66-64). Tongues were sent wagging as Samason got the nod for the Melbourne Vixens in at goal […]
GIANTS dig deep to overcome the reigning premiers
GIANTS made it five wins on the trot downing Melbourne Vixens at John Cain Arena in a tough slog (68-54). The Vixens put up a gallant effort but in the end the GIANTS showcased their class in the final term to reign supreme. The Melbourne Vixens raced out of the blocks scoring the first three […]
2021 SSN: Round 2 – Five things we learnt
THERE was no shortage of Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) action in Round 2 with the Fever continuing their winning run and Queensland Firebirds notching up their first for the season. In this new series, Draft Central will look at five key learnings from the round whether it be consistent themes or standout performances. Fever will […]
Lightning escape Vixens comeback with huge first half
SUNSHINE Coast Lightning have escaped a close shave after claiming a five-goal victory over the Melbourne Vixens, 56-51. A huge first half from the Lightning set up an 11-goal margin at the main break, before the reigning premiers fought back to produce a remarkable comeback but unfortunately just fall short of the result they wanted. […]
2021 SSN Round 2 – Head to head
THE Melbourne Vixens are set to host the Sunshine Coast Lightning in Round 3 of the Suncorp Super Netball this weekend at John Caine Arena. While there are some fierce competitors all the way along the court, the key matchup to go under the microscope is Kate Moloney and Karla Pretorius. Melbourne Vixens vs. Sunshine […]
2021 SSN preview: Round 2
ROUND 2 of the Suncorp Super Netball season gets underway this week. The GIANTS, West Coast Fever, NSW Swifts and Sunshine Coast Lightning head into the round with a win under their belts. We preview the entire round of action to come. GIANTS vs. Collingwood Magpies Saturday, May 8 @3:00pm Collingwood will have their work […]
Fever rises with a win over the reigning premiers in SSN season opener
THE West Coast Fever have sought revenge on the Melbourne Vixens, defeating the reigning premiers 65-51 in the Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) 2021 season opener at John Caine Arena. While this win is particularly sweet for Fever, who went down to the Vixens in last year’s grand final, it is also crucial in their pursuit […]
