The thrillers keep coming for Swifts
NSW Swifts have pulled off a solid comeback to defeat the Melbourne Vixens by one goal. 67-66 in Sydney last night. Melbourne Vixens went into the last quarter in a dominant position, but the Swifts never gave up and worked their way back into the match and thanks to a clutch moment from an unlikely […]
SSN Stats Zone: Round 5 2023 Edition
WE are just over a month into the 2023 Suncorp Super Netball season, so it is time to take a look at the individual player stats and who are leading some of the key areas. REBOUNDS OFFENSIVE Romelda Aiken – 22 Donnell Wallam – 21 Shimona Nelson – 17 Cara Koenen – 12 Mwai Kumwenda […]
Swifts recover to pinch comeback win
THE NSW Swifts have emerged victorious from an arm wrestle with the Sunshine Coast Lightning, winning 64 goals to 63. In a match that was tight all game, the Swifts pulled through when it countered and the Lightning just buckled under pressure. It was goal-for-goal for the first nine goals of the match, but thanks […]
Fever deal with Swifty challenge to remain undefeated
IT was a milestone match to remember for Sunday Aryang as she and her West Coast Fever made it a month undefeated to start the season with a 78 goal to 67 win over the NSW Swifts. The Swifts started strongly but the Fever patiently worked their way into the game, capitalised on Swift errors […]
Nifty Swifts on the board in 2023
ROMELDA Aiken-George had a milestone match to remember, after her NSW Swifts got the win 74-72 over her old side the Queensland Firebirds. The Firebirds were the better side for much of the game, but fell away in the last quarter to ultimately hand the Swifts the win, but staged a bit of a comeback […]
Delays, draws and drama as chaos hits in Adelaide
IN a chaotic evening in the City of Churches, the Adelaide Thunderbirds and NSW Swifts have played out a partially-abandoned draw after several delays. After the match was firstly delayed an hour due to court safety, the Swifts were very patient moving it down the court towards attack off their first centre but it was […]
Hot Pies start season with a bang
COLLINGWOOD has started its Suncorp Super Netball season of with a bang, dominating early and holding off a fast finishing NSW Swifts to win 71-63. After a tight start to the match, the Magpies blew the game open then survived a comeback from the Swifts side to take the win. The Swifts were the ones […]
Suncorp Super Netball Season Preview: NSW Swifts
THE 2023 Suncorp Super Netball Season is only a matter of weeks away, and in anticipation of the new season we here at Rookie Me Central are going to take an in depth look at each of the sides and preview what this year may have in store for them. Today’s preview is all about […]
Roses dazzle to end series on a high
ENGLAND has finished its 2023 Quad Series off on a high with a 49-42 win over South Africa to finish third at the tournament. It was a tight affair for much of the match, but England stepped it up in the last quarter to take the win. Poor passing in the attacking third from the […]
Aussie title defence off to the perfect start
THE Australian Diamonds have fought from behind to come away with a six-goal win over the English Roses to start their Quad Series title defence. After a slow start, the Diamonds responded to win, 61-55. Thanks to strong midcourt pressure from the start, it was the Roses who were the first to build a lead, […]
