Lightning survive dominant Collingwood first half flourish
SUNSHINE Coast Lightning were eager to make it two from two in the Suncorp Super Netball competition, exposing the Magpies in the third quarter with their ball speed and defensive pressure to steal a four-goal win (51-47). With new faces across the court, the Magpies stunned the Lightning in the opening half with their accuracy […]
2020 Suncorp Super Netball preview: Round 2
A HUGE second round of Suncorp Super Netball is set to take place over the weekend, with plenty of quality match-ups across all four games. With Round 3 following just two days later, expect a heap of rotations on court for all eight teams in a bid to rest players and ensure plenty of young […]
2020 SSN – Head to head: Round 2/3
IN each round of Suncorp Super Netball we will identify key match-ups, provide an analysis of players and compare the two styles. This week sees a couple of international names take the court against each other in the goal circle in tantalising battles for Rounds 2 and 3. SUNSHINE COAST LIGHTNING V. COLLINGWOOD MAGPIES Steph […]
Australian pathways talent prove their place in SSN
THE return of Suncorp Super Netball saw some fresh faces take the court thanks to the introduction of the rolling subs and extended benches. The rule change has allowed clubs to give their training partners some valuable court time to develop their craft and have a profound impact. We take a look at a couple […]
SSN Momentum Shifts: Round 1
THE exciting return of Suncorp Super Netball over the weekend saw some phenomenal matchups across all four games and some highly talented players take the court. The condensed fixture and introduction of rolling subs this year has seen plenty of young names already jump on the court and have a huge impact despite their lack […]
Melbourne Vixens experience proves too strong for Collingwood
THERE has been a lot of player change over since the last time the Melbourne Vixens and Collingwood Magpies met in the 2019 semi-final, but unfortunately the result did not change for the Pies with the Vixens reigning supreme by 11 goals (63-52). With no Kim Ravaillion, April Brandley, Ash Brazill or Nat Medhurst the […]
2020 Suncorp Super Netball preview: Round 1
DESPITE a last minute fixture change the highly anticipated return of Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) is set to kick off this weekend with cross town derbies the main flavour of the round. With COVID-19 restrictions in place for many of the states, teams have made the last minute dash to the Sunshine State meaning all […]
SSN: Five things we’re looking forward to – #4
WITH the 2020 Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) season beginning in less than a week, the Draft Central team has decided to count down five things we are looking forward to this season. Number four on the countdown is how a number of crucial list changes could impact ladder positions and really change up this season […]
2020 SSN: Season preview – Collingwood Magpies
AFTER an extended break due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) season is set to commence on August 1. Draft Central takes a look at each team, with Collingwood Magpies up next on the list. Coach: Rob Wright Captain: Geva Mentor and Madi Browne 2019 finish: 4th The Magpies had a strange […]
Who could lead SSN stats in 2020?
WITH the Suncorp Super Netball set to return in just over a month there is plenty of hype surrounding the season and which team will assert themselves on the competition. Last year the Lightning and Swifts seemed to dominate most areas when it came to statistics, but that did not stop Adelaide Thunderbirds recruit Shamera […]
