GIANTS clean up Magpies
IT was a tough physical battle from the get-go between GIANTS Netball and Collingwood Magpies in the opening match of Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) Round 2 with the former notching up their second win (64-54). Both teams boasted new-look squads as young talent came out with a point to prove given the number of missing […]
Lightning strikes more than twice in dominant four-quarter win over Magpies
SUNSHINE Coast Lightning have spoiled the party in Nicole Richardson‘s debut as Collingwood Magpies coach, winning 67-56 in a comfortable four-quarter performance. Led by a shooting combination of Steph Wood and Cara Koenen, the Lightning punished the Magpies on turnovers, running away victors thanks to a 34-26 second half. It was a remarkable first term […]
Browne backing reinvigorated Pies
ROUND 1 has been a long time coming for Collingwood Magpies and Australian Diamonds midcourter Kelsey Browne who missed a large chunk of the 2020 Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) season, recovering from an aggravated anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. A lot has changed since the last time she stepped out on court with a new […]
2021 SSN Preview: Collingwood Magpies
THE Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) season has swung around once again with teams shaping up for an exciting year of netball. Having played through a global pandemic last season, the 2021 campaign will be hoping to restore a bit of normality to the netball world as the eight sides compete for that all-elusive premiership. Coach: […]
Countdown: SSN Top 15 debutants #4
IT has been a big year of Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) that saw a host of new faces enter the league. While many may have been elevated training partners due to the extended bench there are a couple of players who made their long-awaited SSN debut with one boasting international experience. Draft Central has composed […]
SSN: Update of finalised squads for 2021 season
ALTHOUGH there is just over a week to play out in the Suncorp Super Netball signing period a number of clubs have finalised their lists for the 2021 season. Queensland Firebirds were relatively quick to secure their 10-player roster as were the NSW Swifts. Both the Sunshine Coast Lightning and Collingwood Magpies finalised their squads […]
2020 SSN stats: Midcourt
ALTHOUGH the Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) season is over, there is still plenty of analysis to be done. The next area of focus is the midcourt which will be broken down into wing attack, centre and wing defence. It will take into account aspects such as goal assists, centre pass receives along with deflections and […]
Draft Central Courtside Comments: Post-season wrap – Midcourter
THE 2020 Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) season saw plenty of fresh faces step up to the plate, with Draft Central introducing its Courtside Comments series which focused on one player across the round and their individual highlights, key moments and improvements during the match. Now that the season is done and dusted, Managing Editor Taylah […]
2020 Collingwood Magpies: Season review
WITH the Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) season done and dusted Draft Central takes a look back at the year that was for each team, where they went wrong, improvements and hopes for the 2021 season. It has been an unconventional season to say the least with a condensed season, rolling subs, introduction of the super […]
SSN Updates: This week’s movers and changers
A HUGE week in the netball world has seen some big player movements erupt prior to the signing period opening and a couple of coaches exploring other options next season. We take a look at the week that was and how the announcements could affect the competition. **Note: Suncorp Super Netball is yet to announce […]
