VNSL 2021: Round 3 – Sunday wrap
THERE were a number of blowout games on Sunday during Round 3 of the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) season as Loughborough Lightning produced one of the biggest upsets of the season so far while Manchester Thunder also got the job done to continue their unbeaten start to the season. Surrey Storm (44) defeated by Leeds […]
2021 VNSL Stats: Round 1/2
ROUND 1 and 2 of the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) saw a number of players impress and showcase that the they are raring to go after their year long hiatus from netball. With newcomers aplenty and some familiar faces once again taking the court Draft Central takes a look at some of the top performers […]
Underrated internationals: Towera Vinkhumbo
A NEW series looking at underrated players across the netball world is underway with the Draft Central team casting an eye on players who tend to fly under the radar but have proven to have plenty of class and talent across the board. The next player to come under the spotlight is Malawian defender Towera […]
VNSL 2021: Round 1/2 – Friday & Saturday wraps
THE opening weekend of Vitality Netball Superleague action was tantalising from the first look at the fixture, and the first five matches of the combined first and second rounds were no different as some massive encounters and scorelines set the tone for what is set to be a huge season. In our first VNSL wrap […]
2021 VNSL Season preview: Manchester Thunder
WITH the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) season around the corner after a yearlong hiatus due to the COVID-19 enforced cancellation in 2020 Draft Central takes a look at each team, player lists and expectations. The next side to go under the hammer is Manchester Thunder who have tasted plenty of success in recent times. With […]
2021 VNSL players to watch: Imports – Part 1
THE 2021 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) is edging ever closer, and while the competition does not yet have an official start date for the season given ongoing COVID-19 limitations, all 11 franchises are gearing up for a big year of netball after such a disrupted 2020. With so much talent at each team’s disposal, Draft Central has […]
Netball Legends Series: 5 things we learnt – VNSL All Stars
WITH the Netball Legend Series done and dusted there are plenty of positives to take out of the tournament for both sides. The first instalment delves into the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) All Stars side, with international talent from six nations coming together and showcasing plenty of flair as they did so. Tune in tomorrow […]
Quashie and Haythornthwaite star in Netball Legends Series
AFTER a huge week of netball in the UK, we look back at the three-match Netball Legends Series between the England Roses and Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) All Stars and which players really stepped up to the task. Roses take out first win of Netball Legends Series Roses too strong in game two of Netball […]
Roses complete clean sweep of VNSL All Stars in Legends Series
ENGLAND Roses completed a clean sweep of the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) All Stars over the weekend, with a third dominant performance seeing the side collect the Jean Hornsby Cup and bragging rights in the Netball Legends Series. Another excellent performance from the squad – with a number of changes to the starting seven – […]
Roses too strong in game two of Netball Legends Series
ENGLAND Roses came away with another stunning win in the Netball Legends Series, taking out the Jean Hornsby Trophy after downing the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) All Stars in game two of the series, 67-44. While the All Stars certainly brought their A-game in the second match, they lacked the depth required to really challenge […]
