
Top of the tables: Who are the top international defensive prospects?
WITH the three major netball competitions – Suncorp Super Netball (SSN), ANZ Premiership and Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) – done and dusted for the year, it is time to delve into the top prospects from around the grounds. In our next edition, Draft Central will look into the most threatening defenders from the three major competitions […]

This week in netball – SSN season completed as Ferns announce new captain
THE biggest day on the national netball calendar has been won and done, with a huge Suncorp Super Netball grand final sparking plenty of excitement during lockdowns, while ANZ Premiership signings were completed and club Most Valuable Players were awarded. The 2021 Suncorp Super Netball premier was decided on Saturday afternoon, as the NSW Swifts […]

2021 SSN: Season review – Collingwood Magpies
THE 2021 Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) season has come to a close with the focus now on the off-season and next year. Draft Central takes a look at each teams respective season with the next team under the microscope the Collingwood Magpies. Ladder: 6th Win-loss: 6-8 Percentage: 94% While not an outstanding season in the scheme […]

Fever dazzle with clinical win Collingwood
IN the Collingwood Magpies’ final game of the home and away season, they were all out of answers as West Coast Fever put them to the sword securing a whopping 20-goal win, 75-55. With Collingwood’s finals chances dashed and missing Ash Brazill‘s skill and precision, it was a less than desirable output by the Pies […]

Can the Magpies make finals?
COLLINGWOOD made an almighty swoop last round with a romping win over NSW Swifts, something many did not think was possible given the form the Sydney based-side had been in. The Magpies then backed it up, delivering the Queensland Firebirds the same fate just a day later – a loss. In fact, the win marked […]

Magpies’ excellent form continues as they close in on top sides
THE Collingwood Magpies have swooped on the Suncorp Super Netball competition, clinching two huge wins in as many days to give themselves a fighting chance of making the finals, downing the Queensland Firebirds in a competition-first Pride Match at Nissan Arena on Thursday night. The Firebirds suffered some key losses over the past week and […]

2021 Stats wrap: SSN Round 12 and ANZ Premiership Round 15
ROUND 15 marked the final home and away round in the ANZ Premiership with a number of players upping the ante while Round 12 of the Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) rolled around after a COVID-19 enforced break with a couple of players breaking individual records. Goals: The goal shooters once again dominated in Round 15 […]

2021 SSN: Round 13 preview
WITH the condensed Suncorp Super Netball fixture in full swing, Round 13 rolls around just as quickly as Round 12 finishes with Collingwood and the Firebirds only given a days rest before taking the court once again. In fact the Magpies will play twice this round, while the NSW Swifts will not take the court. […]

Collingwood claim drought-breaking win over Swifts
COLLINGWOOD Magpies claimed their first win over NSW Swifts since 2019 in a scintillating performance (75-68). The Pies led from the first quarter and did not look like relenting with their hustle and cleanliness across the court keeping the Swifts on the back foot. It was turnover central to start the game with both sides […]

2021 SSN Round 12 preview
AFTER a week off given continued COVID-19 restrictions, Round 12 of the Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) returns in what is going to be a condensed final couple of weeks of netball action. The finals are just around the corner and with the top four still not set, every win counts. Collingwood Magpies vs. NSW Swifts […]