2020 Suncorp Super Netball preview: Round 5
A SHORT turn around could work wonders for some teams while fatigue might start to kick in for others having only played two days ago. No team sits undefeated making for some exciting clashes across Round 5 as all eight sides hope to find some consistency and build some momentum. WEST COAST FEVER v. MELBOURNE […]
Lightning exorcise demons in grand final rematch
THE 2019 Suncorp Super Netball grand final rematch was just as formidable a contest as fans expected, with the NSW Swifts and Sunshine Coast Lightning going head to head, and the Lightning coming away with a huge seven-goal victory, completely nullifying the Swifts’ cleanliness and movement down the court. A pressurised start to the game […]
2020 Suncorp Super Netball preview: Round 4
THREE rounds of Suncorp Super Netball are done and dusted and the ladder is starting to really take shape with the Melbourne Vixens and NSW Swifts sitting at the top with three wins on the board and just the Firebirds left winless. With midweek matches throwing a new element into the season, it will be […]
Vixens stun Lightning to go three from three
THE final match of Suncorp Super Netball Round 3 saw an intense table-topping clash between the Melbourne Vixens and Sunshine Coast Lightning, with the Vixens coming out with a bang and holding off a hungry Lightning outfit for a massive 63-51 victory to remain undefeated at the top of the ladder. In Kate Moloney’s 100th […]
Centre Pass Podcast: Netball to return and international competition updates
WITH Suncorp Super Netball set to return on August 1, Centre Pass Podcast host Jarrad Gardner and presenters Taylah Melki and Sophie Taylor discuss netball’s much anticipated return while also diving into the ramifications of having no Australian Netball League (ANL) in 2020. In the second episode of the year, the team also chats about the […]
Collingwood and Lightning set to face off in practice match
COLLINGWOOD Magpies and the Sunshine Coast Lightning are set to face off in Hobart on Friday night, with both sides preparing for yet another big year of Suncorp Super Netball. It will be the Magpies’ first outing in 2020 since winning the Super Club tournament over in New Zealand, while the Sunshine Coast will be […]
2019 SSN season team review: Sunshine Coast Lightning
THE Sunshine Coast Lightning almost made history in 2019, making it to their third consecutive grand final but falling at the last hurdle. They farewelled coaching mastermind Noeline Taurua while the future of Laura Langman is still unknown. Position: 1st Percentage: 112.65% Win-loss: 12-2 2019 Overview: The Lightning were dealt a relatively big blow over […]
NSW Swifts dash Lightning dreams of a three-peat
IT was a miraculous performance by the NSW Swifts who reigned supreme against the Lightning (47-64) to clench their first premiership since 2008. The win ended a five-game losing streak against the Lightning but most importantly gifted them with the trophy after a dominant 2019 season. From the first whistle, the battle was on with […]
Can Ingles be replaced?
IN the wake of Renae Ingles retirement the Melbourne Vixens will be eagerly looking to find someone to replace the veteran wing defence. With a relatively stable list and strong defensive end it may be hard to find someone who will adequately fill the void left by Ingles. With that in mind we take a […]
Jacqui Russell’s rise back to the top level
TWO time premiership player Jacqui Russell is no stranger to finals playing with both the Queensland Firebirds and Sunshine Coast Lightning in 2011 and 2018 and with another finals campaign about to start will be looking to add another to her collection. But Russell’s journey has had plenty of ups and downs. After winning the […]
