Who will improve the most in 2020?
WITH Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) set to commence on August 1, we take a look at a couple of teams that might rise up the ladder this season after struggling in 2019. The delayed start to the season has gifted some clubs with valuable time when it comes to potentially regaining injured stars and working […]
Top 15 SSN training partners: #2 Beth Cobden
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 15 training partners stepping up to the Suncorp Super Netball plate in 2020. Coming in at number two is injured Adelaide Thunderbirds and England Roses midcourter, Beth Cobden. This countdown […]
Who will replace Geva Mentor in the Roses when she retires?
AT 35-years-old Geva Mentor is heading towards the twilight of her career despite not showing any signs of slowing down. The impressive goal keeper has all the class in the world and has proven time and time again that she has what it takes to compete with the young up-and-coming stars, along with the experienced […]
Top 15 SSN training partners: #11 – Chelsea Blackman
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 15 training partners stepping up to the Suncorp Super Netball plate in 2020, with Adelaide Thunderbirds defender, Chelsea Blackman up next. This countdown is purely opinion-based, taking into consideration recent […]
Compare the Pair: Layla Guscoth and Kate Shimmin
THE next instalment in the Draft Central Compare the Pair series will aim to analyse two fan favourites from across the netball world, with the next showcasing England Roses, Layla Guscoth and Kate Shimmin. Two vastly different players with different playing styles and backgrounds, Guscoth and Shimmin have plenty of experience on court together. While […]
2020 Nations Cup: Team-by-team review
THE New Zealand Silver Ferns continued their strong international form taking out the Nations Cup while South Africa floundered their chances. Jamaica upped the ante with some convincing performances to make it to the finals but fall agonisingly short. England The Roses had an up and down Nations Cup but showed moments of magic with […]
2020 Nations Cup preview: Finals
AN entertaining 2020 Netball Nations Cup has almost come to an end with the final day of action taking place less than 24 hours after the round robin competition concluded. Following three rounds, New Zealand has remained undefeated, while Jamaica picked up two wins against the other two nations to book a spot in the […]
Sunshine Girls survive Roses fourth quarter comeback to book Nations Cup final spot
JAMAICA Sunshine Girls have turned around the disappointment of missing out on the 2019 Netball World Cup by reaching the 2020 Netball Nations Cup final yesterday. Defeating England Roses on their home court 70-66, the Sunshine Girls now advance through to the final to try and find a way to take down the undefeated New […]
2020 Nations Cup preview: Round 3
ROUND 3 of the inaugural Nations Cup is set to shake things up, with this thee last opportunity for each country to cement their chances in the final series on Sunday. Only New Zealand is undefeated so far, while both Jamaica and England have one win on the board each and South Africa is yet […]
2020 Nations Cup: Head to Head Game 3
THERE will be some eye-catching battles once again in the Nations Cup with New Zealand and South Africa set to do battle while England take on Jamaica. All four countries have a wealth of players who can cause damage across the court. We take a look at one potential matchup from each game and assess […]
