2021 New Zealand/England test series preview – Which nation will clinch the Taini Jamison Trophy?
THE Cadbury Netball Series between New Zealand Silver Ferns and England Roses has arrived, with international netball gracing the stage for the first time since early 2021. With lockdowns and quarantine restrictions in place, neither team has had a significant amount of preparation heading into the series, set to contend for the Taini Jamison Trophy […]
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 […]
2022 ANZ Premiership squads confirmed
THE ANZ Premiership signing period has come to an end with all six teams finalised and a number of huge names changing clubs. A couple of players have crossed the Tasman to join the ANZ Premiership from the Suncorp Super Netball while a couple of club heroes are set to join forces with arch rivals. […]
2021 ANZ Premiership: Top 10 quiet achievers – #5 Charlotte Elley
NOW that the ANZ Premiership season has come to a close Draft Central takes a look back at some of the quiet achievers that effectively plied their trade throughout the year. The next in line at number five is Charlotte Elley, with the wing defence proving to be a key cog for the Mainland Tactix. […]
2021 ANZ Premiership: Top 10 quiet achievers – #9 Claire Kersten
OW that the ANZ Premiership season has come to a close Draft Central takes a look back at some of the quiet achievers that effectively plied their trade throughout the year. Coming in at number nine is Pulse captain Claire Kersten. Missing a number of lynchpins and experienced players heading into season 2021, it was […]
2021 ANZ Premiership: Season review – Mainland Tactix
NOW that the ANZ Premiership season is done and dusted Draft Central casts an eye over each team and how they fared throughout their 2021 campaign. The next team under the hammer is the Mainland Tactix who progressed through to the grand final for a second year in a row but fell short once again. […]
2021/2022 New Zealand Silver Ferns squad announced
NEW Zealand Silver Ferns have released a stacked team ahead of the upcoming international series, with a number of key cogs keeping their spot while some former Under 21s stars have been elevated to the official squad. After a stellar season with the Northern Mystics it is no surprise that Grace Nweke has earned the […]
2021 ANZ Premiership: Post-season stats wrap
THE 2021 ANZ Premiership season is officially done and dusted, which means it is time for our post-season reviews and team compilations. Next up is our end-of-season stats wrap, discussing the leading stats-getters for the season across a variety of areas and the top performers on the stats sheet. >>>GRAND FINAL WRAP GOALS Grace Nweke […]
2021 ANZ Premiership: Season Review – Central Pulse
NOW that the ANZ Premiership season is done and dusted Draft Central casts an eye over each team and how they fared throughout their 2021 campaign. The next team under the microscope is Central Pulse, who somewhat suffered a fall from grace finishing in fifth spot on the ladder. Season overview: Missing a couple of […]
Northern Mystics crowned 2021 premiers
THE Northern Mystics have been crowned 2021 ANZ Premiership champions with a hard-fought two goal win over the Mainland Tactix, 61-59. Sitting at the top of the ladder for the past five rounds, the Mystics capped their season off in style, securing the coveted silverware. The Mystics hit the scoreboard first off the hands of […]
