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 […]
2020 SSN – Head to head: Rounds 8/9
IN each round of Suncorp Super Netball we will identify key match-ups, provide an analysis of players and compare the two styles. This week’s head to head sees a couple of tough captains in Firebirds’ Gabi Simpson and Thunderbirds’ Chelsea Pitman do battle on Sunday afternoon. QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS v. ADELAIDE THUNDERBIRDS Gabi Simpson (WD) v. […]
2020 Suncorp Super Netball preview: Round 8
ROUND 8 of the Suncorp Super Netball sees a number of ladder defining matches as the top four teams all go head to head and look to secure their spot. Meanwhile, Collingwood and Queensland continue their hunt for their second win of the season. Melbourne Vixens v. NSW Swifts Saturday, 29 August In a battle […]
Vixens flip the script in seven-goal win over Thunderbirds
IN a match that could have completely changed up the ladder, the final match of Suncorp Super Netball’s Round 7 saw a hard slog and an ugly win to the Melbourne Vixens, defeating Adelaide Thunderbirds by seven goals (50-43) in what was a much tighter contest than the final margin suggested. While last time the […]
2020 Suncorp Super Netball preview: Round 7
ROUND 7 of the Suncorp Super Netball sees a battle between second and third on Wednesday night, while the bottom placed Magpies look to claw their way up the ladder with a win. Coming off another short break, having just played on the weekend fatigue could be a real factor throughout the round but that […]
Vixens flex muscles to snatch top spot
MELBOURNE Vixens recorded their fifth win of the season credit to a blistering third quarter performance against GIANTS Netball that saw them turn on the afterburners in attack and bring it home in the final term (63-58). The five goal win sees them reclaim top spot on the ladder and prime them nicely for the […]
2020 SSN – Head to head: Round 6/7
IN each round of Suncorp Super Netball we will identify key match-ups, provide an analysis of players and compare the two styles. This week sees a couple of homegrown talents in Melbourne Vixens co-captain Liz Watson and GIANTS Netball youngster, Amy Parmenter match up, with a tight battle likely to ensue. MELBOURNE VIXENS v. GIANTS […]
Vixens bounce back against Fever to stay on top
A BIG start to Round 5 saw the Melbourne Vixens nab a solid win over a hungry West Coast Fever outfit, with a huge first quarter effort setting up the victory although the Fever were unshakeable throughout the contest, not allowing the Vixens to pull away. A great start from the Fever saw the home […]
2020 Suncorp Super Netball preview: Round 5
A SHORT turn around could work wonders for some teams while fatigue might start to kick in for others having only played two days ago. No team sits undefeated making for some exciting clashes across Round 5 as all eight sides hope to find some consistency and build some momentum. WEST COAST FEVER v. MELBOURNE […]
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. […]
