2021 VNL Round 5 wrap: Lightning make it five on the trot
ROUND 5 of the Victorian Netball League (VNL) was completed on Wednesday night with Melbourne University Lightning once again leaving their mark on the competition, notching up their fifth straight victory to take out top spot, while Casey Demons and Geelong Cougars also got back on the winners list. City West Falcons (66) defeated North […]
2021 VNL: Round 5 preview
THE Victorian Netball League (VNL) enters Round 5 this week, as all five Championship division matches play out on Wednesday night. Boasting a top four clash between City West Falcons and North East Blaze, as well as a top versus bottom clash between Melbourne University Lightning and Peninsula, expect another huge night of VNL action. […]
2021 VNL: Round 4 preview
THE Victorian Netball League (VNL) continues to heat up entering into Round 4 as the unbeaten run of Melbourne University and Casey Demons is set to come to an end as they face off while the battle between Geelong and North East Blaze will set tongues wagging. Melbourne University vs. Casey Demons It is set […]
2021 VNL Round 3 wrap: Casey Demons and Melbourne University remain undefeated
CASEY maintained its undefeated record in Round 3 of the Victorian Netball League (VNL), while Melbourne University Lightning also notched up their third straight win. It was a mixed bag of results with the round dictated by a number of blowouts and close encounters testament to the high quality netball on display. Geelong Cougars (71) […]
2021 VNL: Round 3 preview
ROUND 3 of the Victorian Netball League rolls around once again as action gets underway at the State Netball and Hockey Centre on Wednesday night. Melbourne University Lightning sit pretty in first place with both the Casey Demons and North East Blaze hot on their tails in second and third respectively with two wins apiece. […]
2021 VNL Round 2 Preview
ROUND 2 of the Victorian Netball League commences tonight as both the Geelong Cougars and City West Falcons search for their first win of the season after a thrilling encounter last week. Casey Demons will be looking to make it two wins on the trot, as will North East Blaze. Boroondara Express vs. Casey Demons […]
2021 VNL Round 1 wrap: City West Falcons and Geelong Cougars play out thrilling draw
AFTER a year-long hiatus the Victorian Netball League (VNL) returned last night and did not disappoint with a number of close shaves and stellar performances dictating the Championship Division. The reigning premiers, Geelong Cougars fought out a draw with City West Falcons as the Hawks just toppled the Southern Saints. However the final game of […]
2021 VNL announces squad lists for upcoming season
THE Victorian Netball League (VNL) announced its squad lists yesterday, with just one month to go until Round 1. Reigning champions Geelong Cougars have signed their 2019 Best and Fairest and VNL’s 2019 MVP Julia Woolley, whose experience over her netball career will be a great asset to their goal circle. At the other end […]
SSN: Five things we’re looking forward to – #2
WITH the 2020 Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) season beginning in just a couple of days, the Draft Central team has decided to count down five things we are looking forward to this season. One of the most interesting adaptations this season is the addition of rolling subs, with a few teams that could benefit more […]
Opinion: Which teams in the SSN will benefit from the Super Shot?
IN light of the introduction of the Suncorp Super Netball “Super Shot” Draft Central casts an eye over which team will benefit from the new rule and which teams may struggle. The Super Shot allows goalers in the last five minutes of each quarter to earn double the points if they can sink them from […]
