The TGC curse continues for the Swifts
THERE was no shortage of action in the SSN over the weekend, as history repeated itself for one team against a rival. Vixens produce nothing but class Melbourne Vixens (74) defeated GIANTS Netball (60) A hot first quarter by the Vixens had already solidified their win in the first 15 minutes. A 19-12 first term […]
RECAP | SSN 2024 Team Girls Cup Day 3 wrap
ONE last day of the Team Girls Cup saw the NSW Swifts crowned as tournament champions after defeating the Melbourne Vixens in the final, while the GIANTS, Lightning and Thunderbirds also picked up wins. GIANTS Netball vs Melbourne Mavericks GIANTS 11 | 7 | 10 | 12 (49)Mavericks 8 | 6 | 12 | 10 (36) […]
RECAP | SSN 2024 Team Girls Cup Day 1 wrap
THE Suncorp Super Netball Show has rolled into Sydney, with the Team Girls Cup getting underway yesterday. In case you missed any of the action, here is a little snapshot of each game. Adelaide Thunderbirds vs Melbourne Vixens Thunderbirds 9 | 11 | 15 | 10 (45)Vixens 9 | 5 | 11 | 9 […]
Stats Deep Dive – Nations Cup 2024
LAST weekend saw the 2024 Netball Nations Cup finish up and Australia win the crown yet again. But what do the stats tell us about how the four day tournament unfolded? Let us take a deep dive into some of the more crucial stats from the tournament and see what interesting information can be found. […]
England folds under pressure as Australia continues dominance
THE Australian Diamonds brought the England Roses back down to earth with a dominant 20-goal victory in the Nations Cup final overnight, 69-49. Australia’s pure grit and determination to get over the line prevailed, looking like a well oiled machine from the get-go. Once the Diamonds got a sniff at a lead, they never let […]
Nail biter nabs England a chance at glory
ENGLAND is through to the 2024 Nations Cup final after a narrow 58-57 win over New Zealand this morning. It was tight and hard fought for most of the match, with the winner not determined until the final seconds. A crucial turnover from Razia Quashie helped England to get out to a quick start, and […]
Diamonds persevere and counteract a strong Roses outfit
A HIGH pressured game proved to be as good as expected as both Australia and England pulled out all the stops to push each other to the limit. The Australian Diamonds came out victorious by two goals to defeat the England Roses 59-61. England’s smothering defence was felt early, forcing the Australians to pass backwards […]
England make Rosey start to Nations Cup campaign
ENGLAND has made a positive start to its Nations Cup campaign, defeating Uganda 62 goals to 56 in its opening match. In a match tighter than the final score might suggested, it was a hard fought contest but England ultimately pulled away to take the win. England was the one to jump out to a […]
PREVIEW | Nations Cup 2024 – New name, same dream
WITH a fresh name, a new team, but the same format, the Netball Nations Cup is back for 2024, and is set to kick off this weekend. Formally known as the Quad Series, the 2024 edition will have a new team on board with Uganda replacing South Africa in the line up. The She Cranes […]
Prediction Zone: 2024 Starting 7s – SSN Part 2
IT is time for part two of Rookie Me Cantral’s 2024 Suncorp Super Netball Round 1 starting 7 predictions. If you missed part one of this prediction series, click here. Melbourne Vixens GS: Sophie GarbinGA: Kiera AustinWA: Hannah MundyC: Kate MoloneyWD: Kate EddyGD: Jo WestonGK: Emily MannixI/C: Zara Walters, Mwai Kumwenda, Rudi Ellis Explanation The […]