Thunderbirds too strong in Battle of the Birds
THE Adelaide Thunderbirds have got their season right back on track, comfortably defeating the Queensland Firebirds by 13 goals in the Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) last night. It did not take long for Shamera Sterling to make an impact on the game, and she took an intercept on the very first entry into the Firebirds’ […]
Firebirds too strong in the Battle of the Birds
IN the first Battle of the Birds for season 2022, it was the Queensland Firebirds who emerged victorious, defeating the Adelaide Thunderbirds in the Suncorp Super Netball yesterday by 10 goals, 60-50. The Firebirds raced away to an early lead, and they were 4-0 up before the Thunderbirds scored their first. The Thunderbirds then called a […]
Vixens extinguish Firebirds in opening SSN clash
THE Melbourne Vixens have started their 2022 Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) season in the perfect way, defeating the Queensland Firebirds by five goals. The win was all set up by a stellar third term from the Vixens, who scored 25 goals in the term to take the ascendency, and ultimately the win. It was goal […]
2022 Team Girls Cup: Round 2 & 3 wrap
IT was a massive day at Parkville with another eight games of Team Girls Cup action, and the finalists decided for today’s last four games. All the Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) sides could take something from the day, with Melbourne Vixens and West Coast Fever finishing top in their respective Pools. POOL A: It was […]
2022 Quad Series preview: Australia
A RESURGENCE of youth through the Australia Diamonds side has plenty of fresh faces joining experienced heads in the upcoming 2022 Quad Series. The Australians have not selected long-term shooter and former captain Caitlin Bassett, whilst the experience and leadership of Kim Ravaillion, Kelsey Browne and Gabi Simpson raised some eyebrows. Instead, new coach Stacey […]
2022 SSN TEAM LISTS
A HUGE 2022 Suncorp super Netball season is looming, with all eight teams seeing some significant changes throughout the free agency and signing periods. While some clubs made wholesale changes to their lists, others made very little changes. Click on the team links to see more detailed insights and player profiles on incoming players. Note: […]
2022 SSN lists: Queensland Firebirds
A HUGE month of 2022 Suncorp Super Netball signing action is done and dusted, with all eight 10-player teams confirmed for the upcoming season and some intriguing changes amongst the ranks. It is time to run through each of the 2022 team lists, and next up is the improving Queensland Firebirds. After a couple of […]
2021 SSN signing update: 20/9
IT was a huge weekend of Suncorp Super Netball trades as the first week of player movement ahead of 2022 was completed, with late Friday announcements coupled with Collingwood Magpies confirming its entire 2022 squad to really shake up the trade period. A couple more clubs bid goodbye to formidable and developing talent, with Tippah Dwan […]
2021 SSN signings update: 16/9
THE fourth day of Suncorp Super Netball signings opened with a bang, with a number of premiership players returning to the fray while Melbourne Vixens continued their daily re-signs. The first big call of the day saw NSW Swifts announce the return of double premiership co-captains Maddy Proud and Paige Hadley, with both committing for another two […]
2021 SSN: Season review – Queensland Firebirds
THE 2021 Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) season has come to a close with the focus now on the off-season and next year. Draft Central takes a look at each teams respective season with the next team under the microscope the Queensland Firebirds. Ladder: 5th Win-loss: 6-8 Percentage: 100.8% Touted as potential grand final favourites at […]