VNL 2021: Game changers
THE Victorian Netball League (VNL) is almost back for 2021 and with that comes plenty of excitement. After missing out on playing in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this season will be a great opportunity for some young developing players and more experienced talent to take to the court and ply their trade. We […]
Netball Legends Series: 5 things we learnt – VNSL All Stars
WITH the Netball Legend Series done and dusted there are plenty of positives to take out of the tournament for both sides. The first instalment delves into the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) All Stars side, with international talent from six nations coming together and showcasing plenty of flair as they did so. Tune in tomorrow […]
Top 10 teams we are looking forward to in 2021: #10 Adelaide Thunderbirds
IT has been an unconventional year of netball and as 2020 comes to a close, the Draft Central team casts an eye to the future and which teams we are excited to see take the court for the 2021 season. There have been a number of player changes throughout the offseason across the ANZ Premiership, […]
This week in netball: SSN coaches announced, Wasps Netball feature and Junior Levi on the Centre Pass Podcast
ANOTHER huge week in netball has culminated in some significant signings across the netball world as the Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) trade period officially came to a close. A couple of new faces enter the SSN for season 2021, including former Celtic Dragons defender Latanya Wilson – joining an international-stacked Adelaide Thunderbirds outfit – and two […]
SSN Update: 2021 squads finalised
THE Suncorp Super Netball signing period has officially come to a close with the Melbourne Vixens, Adelaide Thunderbirds and GIANTS Netball all finalising their squads heading into the 2021 season. A couple of fresh faces join all three sides with youth a key element for both the Thunderbirds and Vixens who have rewarded some talented […]
Excitement mounts as the VNSL Signing Window opens
FOLLOWING the cancellation of the 2020 season due to COVID-19, the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) is set to return with a bang for 2021. With the addition of the new franchise Leeds Rhinos, the league confirmed that plans are in place for a February start. We do not know for certain whether we will be […]
Netball fantasy teams: VNSL Roses v. VNSL International All Stars
FOLLOWING the huge success of the thrilling Diamonds vs All Stars Bushfire Relief game in March, it got us thinking about another hypothetical exhibition match, with international Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) players facing up to the top England Roses squad members who are currently plying their trade in the UK. VNSL Roses: GK: Razia Quashie […]
VNSL: Leading stats
ALTHOUGH the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) season is on hold Draft Central casts an eye over the leading player in each statistical area after four rounds and the influence they could have on the competition if they continue on that trajectory when the season resumes. GOALS: It is no surprise that England Roses and Wasps […]
Draft Central’s Top 25 International Young Guns countdown – #25/#24
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 25 players under 25-years-old across the netball world. The countdown begins with a pair of defenders in teenage Jamaican Latanya Wilson and England A’s Summer Artman. With so much talent […]
Vitality Netball Superleague stats: The story so far
WITH the Vitality Netball Superleague postponed until April 30, only two Round 4 matches went ahead over the weekend and the final three matches suspended until further notice. Manchester Thunder took top spot by default with a win this round, with no other leading sides taking the court. We take a look at some of […]
