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 […]
What if … Katrina Rore did not join the Swifts?
THE 2019 season of Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) was a drought breaking and historic year for the New South Wales Swifts winning their inaugural SSN premiership but it was not without their fair share of challenges. The Swifts were dealt plenty of injury blows throughout the season with England Roses wing attack and part time […]
Draft Central’s Top 25 International Young Guns countdown – #13/#12
WITH a number of netball leagues across the world being suspended due to COVID-19, the Draft Central team is making a case for the top 25 players under 25-years-old across the netball world. The countdown continues with Australian young guns Cara Koenen and Kate Eddy. With so much talent at our disposal, this countdown is […]
Top 5 Suncorp Super Netball moments of 2019
IN a year filled with milestones and mouth-watering contests we narrowed down five of the top games throughout the 2019 Suncorp Super Netball season. We also saw a host of controversial games with the GIANTS calling for an inquiry into a result and injuries galore. #1 Sunshine Coast Lightning (47) defeated by NSW Swifts (64) […]
Briony Akle adds to silverware with Coach of the Year award
IN Netball Australia’s night of nights it was NSW Swifts coach Briony Akle that walked away with the Joyce Brown Coach of the Year award thanks to her excellent leadership throughout 2019 guiding her side to premiership glory. Akle was humbled by the award, paying tribute to the staff behind the scenes at the Swifts […]
Netball Australia Award Predictions
WITH the Australian netball awards season quickly approaching we cast an eye over a host of potential players that could win the prestigious awards ranging from international level to the Australian Netball League (ANL). This article is purely based on opinion and how we perceive each player’s season to have panned out. Liz Ellis Diamond: […]
Melbourne Double Header to open 2020 Suncorp Super Netball season
A DOUBLE header at Melbourne Arena on Saturday, May 2 will open the 2020 Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) season. The huge first round of action sees a number of tantalising clashes, with back-to-back matches in Victoria and a Grand Final rematch the next day. The round begins with Melbourne Vixens taking on last year’s wooden […]
Cullen crosses the ditch to join NSW Swifts
NEW Zealand Silver Ferns versatile defender Kayla Cullen has signed with the NSW Swifts for 2020. The talented defender will fill the void left by Kate Eddy and add to the defensive stocks with the likes of Maddy Turner and Sarah Klau. Despite her injury battles, Cullen is no stranger to the big stage having […]
2019 SSN season team review: NSW Swifts
IT was a fairytale season for the NSW Swifts, claiming their first premiership since 2008. Despite being devastated with injuries throughout the season the Swifts maintained their structures and game plan, treasuring the ball and working it down the court with ease. Position: 2nd Percentage: 111.92% Win-loss:10-1-3 Overview: Goal keeper Sarah Klau had a breakout […]
