Vixens fight back from 14 goals down to secure a Feverous draw
IT was a heart racing finish to the game as the Melbourne Vixens and West Coast Fever were unable to be separated finishing the game on 63 goals apiece. The Fever skipped out to a 14-goal lead midway through the third term before the Vixens fired back courtesy of the super shot to mount an […]
Vixens collect GIANT win to continue ladder-leading ways
JUST nine days on from their first battle of the season, GIANTS Netball hosted Melbourne Vixens in what was really a make or break for the GIANTS if they wanted to put pressure on the top four, but it was the Vixens that ran away with a percentage-boosting 20-goal victory (73-53). In Jamie-Lee Price’s 100th […]
SSN Momentum Shifts: Round 8
ROUND 8 of Suncorp Super Netball saw some phenomenal matchups across every games and some highly talented players take the court. The condensed fixture and introduction of rolling subs this year have seen plenty of young names already jump on the court and have a huge impact despite their lack of experience. We take a […]
Vixens continue stellar form with three-goal win over Swifts
A HUGE table-topping clash opened Round 9 of Suncorp Super Netball, with the Melbourne Vixens and NSW Swifts going head-to-head for the first time this season and the Sargeant-McKinnis Cup. There was a lot on the line for both teams heading into this matchup, with both the Swifts and Vixens hoping to continue their respective […]
Thunderbirds topple first placed Vixens in come-from-behind win
ADELAIDE Thunderbirds stunned the Melbourne Vixens to secure their second win for the season and announce themselves as serious contenders for 2020 (54-47). It was a seesawing affair throughout with the Vixens holding the lead for majority of the match before a gallant Thunderbirds side wrestled back the momentum thanks to a dominant final term. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
SSN: Five things we’re looking forward to – #5
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. Coming in at number five is the further development of young up and coming players across the league. With a couple of fresh […]
2020 SSN: Season preview – Melbourne Vixens
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 Melbourne Vixens up next on the list. Coach: Simone McKinnis Captain: Kate Moloney 2019 finish: 3rd A solid season culminated in a finals berth […]
