This week in netball: International squads announced and finals all around
THIS week in netball, a variety of big moments for 2021 popped up as the ANZ Premiership champions were decided, while the final round of Suncorp Super Netball action took place in a condensed fixture. In other news, three nations announced international playing squads for upcoming test fixtures. It was the Northern Mystics that were […]
2021/2022 Diamonds and Ferns: Ins and Outs
BOTH the Australian Diamonds and New Zealand Silver Ferns squads have been announced with a couple of notable outs and surprise inclusions. We delve into both nations’ rosters and discuss the choices. Australia: Ins: There are two new faces set to join the green and gold with Sunday Aryang and Amy Parmenter getting the call-up […]
2021/2022 Australian Diamonds squad announced
A COUPLE of fresh faces are set to join the 2021 Australian Diamonds squad, with the squad named on Sunday morning. Some familiar names return to the fold ahead of the upcoming international season, with the Development Squad also named boasting a number of young up and coming players. Youngsters Amy Parmenter and Sunday Aryang […]
Queensland Firebirds end their season on a high against struggling Vixens
WITH both sides unable to make Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) finals it was a matter of pride as the Queensland Firebirds just snuck over the line against the Melbourne Vixens (62-58). It was a see-sawing battle to say the least as they traded the lead back and forth credit to the high intensity out on […]
2021 SSN Preview: Round 14
THE dust from Round 13 of Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) action has barely settled, and seven of the eight teams are raring to go again in the final round of the home and away season. While Collingwood Magpies’ season officially came to a close on Tuesday night, and the remainder of the bottom four in […]
Magpies’ excellent form continues as they close in on top sides
THE Collingwood Magpies have swooped on the Suncorp Super Netball competition, clinching two huge wins in as many days to give themselves a fighting chance of making the finals, downing the Queensland Firebirds in a competition-first Pride Match at Nissan Arena on Thursday night. The Firebirds suffered some key losses over the past week and […]
2021 Stats wrap: SSN Round 12 and ANZ Premiership Round 15
ROUND 15 marked the final home and away round in the ANZ Premiership with a number of players upping the ante while Round 12 of the Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) rolled around after a COVID-19 enforced break with a couple of players breaking individual records. Goals: The goal shooters once again dominated in Round 15 […]
2021 SSN: Round 13 preview
WITH the condensed Suncorp Super Netball fixture in full swing, Round 13 rolls around just as quickly as Round 12 finishes with Collingwood and the Firebirds only given a days rest before taking the court once again. In fact the Magpies will play twice this round, while the NSW Swifts will not take the court. […]
Fever down niggling Firebirds to solidify spot in top four
MISSING a couple of key cogs the Queensland Firebirds had their work cut out for them against the West Coast Fever as the visitors powered home for a 10-goal win, 79-69. It was a tight tussle for majority of the game but the Fever showcased their class to get down to business when it counted. […]
2021 SSN Round 12 preview
AFTER a week off given continued COVID-19 restrictions, Round 12 of the Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) returns in what is going to be a condensed final couple of weeks of netball action. The finals are just around the corner and with the top four still not set, every win counts. Collingwood Magpies vs. NSW Swifts […]