International test standouts: October
TWO major test series have gone ahead over the past month, with plenty of top performers showcasing their impressive workrate and potential across a range of matches. With seven teams participating in a range of test matches over the last few weeks, we profile the standout players awarded player of the match accolades from each […]
International netball update: Sunshine Series / South Africa vs. Ireland
IT is a big week in international netball this week, with two different netball series begin on Saturday afternoon. With the shorter Margaret Beckford Sunshine Series one third done and the first two matches of Netball South Africa’s mini-leg of matches in the United Kingdom complete, we take a look at the results and key […]
2022 SSN lists: Collingwood Magpies
A HUGE month of 2022 Suncorp Super Netball signing action is done and dusted, with all eight 10-player teams confirmed for the upcoming season and some intriguing changes amongst the ranks. Without further ado, it is time to run through each of the 2022 team lists, with the next team up the Collingwood Magpies. The […]
South Africa pulls out of tri-series with Jamaica, Trinidad & Tobago
WITH the Margaret Beckford Sunshine Series between Jamaica, South Africa and Trinidad and Tobago expected to be in full bloom from this Sunday, October 10, the South African Spar Proteas have made the difficult decision to call off their trip to Jamaica citing continued COVID-19 concerns. Instead, the Jamaican Sunshine Girls and Trinidad and Tobago […]
What player changes could we see amongst SSN clubs?
WITH the 2021 free agency period officially open for business today, we pose the question of what kind of players each of the eight Suncorp Super Netball clubs need ahead of season 2022. The Vixens are the easiest club to spot the hole in, with the goal attack position the clear area to switch up […]
Top of the tables: Who are the top international goaling 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 the first edition, Draft Central will look into the most threatening goalers from the three major competitions and […]
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 […]
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 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. […]
Thunderbirds outclass swooping Magpies
A HARD-FOUGHT clash set the scene in Adelaide on Sunday afternoon, as a hungry Adelaide Thunderbirds unit worked hard to fend off a hungry Collingwood Magpies side. It was a full-court defensive effort which eventually got the job done, as the Thunderbirds picked up their third win for the season by eight goals, 62-54. It […]