Swifts send a message with inspiring win
THE NSW Swifts have claimed the Carole Sykes Trophy against GIANTS Netball by seven goals in the Round 1 New South Wales Derby. The Swifts went into the match as underdogs missing two key players in Nat Haythornwaite and Kate Eddy. Replacing the two the Swifts brought in training partners Tayla Fraser and Sophie Halpin. […]
Points to take from the #TeamGirls Cup
THERE was plenty to take away from the weekend’s pre-season competition with many of the teams unveiling a new look, while others did not live up to the hype. Magpies finally living up to the ‘dream team’ Coming off an underwhelming season the Magpies took out the inaugural #TeamGirls Cup on the weekend. Collingwood were […]
Young Guns star in #TeamGirls Cup
THERE was a lot to like about the pre-season #TeamGirls Cup with plenty of youngsters and up and coming players proving their worth and putting their hand up to star in the Suncorp Super Netball season this year. Collingwood goal attack Gabrielle Sinclair dominated in the goal circle thanks to her lovely shots, impressive timing […]
Magpies swoop on #TeamGirls title
COLLINGWOOD Magpies ran over the top of Victorian rival Melbourne Vixens in the final of the Suncorp Super Netball #TeamGirls Cup held in Queensland over the weekend. The Vixens went into the match undefeated, while the Magpies did enough in their wins over West Coast Fever and New South Wales Swifts to qualify despite a […]
Lightning strikes, Swifts impress and Vics claim wins in Team Girls Cup
WITH one day of games down and another to come, there were plenty of terrific team and individual performances in the Suncorp Super Netball’s Team Girls Cup. The pre-season tournament was designed as a hitout for all eight clubs with two groups of four playing off against each other, with the top side from each […]
Quad Series preview: Round 3
THE final round of matches for the Northern Quad Series will take place on Sunday 20 January at London’s Copperbox Arena, with second ranked New Zealand taking on a fighting South Africa at 3:30 pm (2:30 am AEDT) and Commonwealth Games champions England taking on first ranked Australia at 6:00 pm (5:00 am AEDT). The […]
Diamonds challenged in Quad Series victory
A late shock out for the Australian Diamonds threw a spanner in the works for their Northern Quad Series campaign, however after a tough first half the Diamonds were able to settle against fifth ranked South Africa to come out with a strong 45 – 62 win. Losing Diamonds captain, Caitlin Bassett to a fractured forearm […]
Bronze strikes again for Aussies
WITH speed to burn and plenty of defensive pressure, the Diamonds looked set to make a name for themselves in their final Fast 5 series on home soil but it was to no avail. With what could be considered as one of their youngest and most inexperienced teams to date, Australia put its best foot […]
Australian Netball League: Season Review
THE Australian Netball League (ANL) plays a big role in providing the Suncorp Super Netball League with access to players as each club has a direct correlation with an ANL team. The ANL allows for players to be elevated to the elite level if needed and is imperative in setting up a competitive league. […]
