Constellation Cup wrap: Match 1 – Silver Ferns go back-to-back
A MASSIVE start to the 2019 Constellation Cup saw plenty of action and feisty gameplay from the start, with the Australian Diamonds travelling to Christchurch for the first of four test matches against the New Zealand Silver Ferns. Both came into this match with plenty to prove, given the Aussies were still hurting following their […]
Head to Head: Constellation Cup – Diamonds v. Silver Ferns
WITH the first match of the 2019 Constellation Cup right around the corner, we check out a key match up on the court between netball’s two biggest rivals, Australia and New Zealand. AUSTRALIAN DIAMONDS v. NEW ZEALAND SILVER FERNS Courtney Bruce (GK) v. Maria Folau (GS) Both players have shown they have what it takes […]
Constellation Cup: Game 1 preview
GAME one of the Constellation Cup between the Diamonds and Silver Ferns is set to kick-off on Sunday, in New Zealand with both nations vying to claim the first win. Australia will be searching for vengeance after going down in the World Cup Gold Medal Match, whereas the Ferns will be hoping to start a […]
2019 SSN season team review: Sunshine Coast Lightning
THE Sunshine Coast Lightning almost made history in 2019, making it to their third consecutive grand final but falling at the last hurdle. They farewelled coaching mastermind Noeline Taurua while the future of Laura Langman is still unknown. Position: 1st Percentage: 112.65% Win-loss: 12-2 2019 Overview: The Lightning were dealt a relatively big blow over […]
2019 Suncorp Super Netball Team of the Year
THE 2019 Draft Central Suncorp Super Netball Team of the Year is here, featuring 10 key players from across seven of the eight SSN sides. Despite a mostly successful season, GIANTS Netball is the only club with out at least one representative, while the only sides with more than one player featured in the side […]
Taurua’s Lightning Legacy
ALTHOUGH the fairytale did not end the way she would have hoped, the Silver Ferns and Sunshine Coast Lightning “brains trust” Noeline Taurua is set to leave a lasting memory after claiming two premierships with the side. Crossing the ditch to take part in the Suncorp Super Netball competition, the New Zealand coach conquered everything […]
Suncorp Super Netball 2020 Team Lists
WEST Coast Fever and GIANTS Netball are the first Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) sides to secure their 2020 team lists after re-signing their only uncontracted players in goaler, Kaylia Stanton (Fever) and the GIANTS’ quartet of Sam Poolman, Kristiana Manu’a, Amy Parmenter and Matilda McDonnell. On the other end of the scale, Melbourne Vixens have […]
NSW Swifts dash Lightning dreams of a three-peat
IT was a miraculous performance by the NSW Swifts who reigned supreme against the Lightning (47-64) to clench their first premiership since 2008. The win ended a five-game losing streak against the Lightning but most importantly gifted them with the trophy after a dominant 2019 season. From the first whistle, the battle was on with […]
SSN Preview: Grand Final – Sunshine Coast Lightning vs. NSW Swifts
COULD the Lightning do the unthinkable and claim a three-peat? With a premiership on the line expect both sides to leave nothing to chance. The Lightning are no strangers to the big dance winning the past two premierships but for the Swifts it will be the first time in Suncorp Super Netball history. Although the […]
SSN Head to Head: Grand Final
IN each round we will identify one key match-up, provide an in-depth analysis of both players and compare the two styles. SUNSHINE COAST LIGHTNING v. NSW SWIFTS Steph Wood (GA) v. Maddy Turner (GD) With a premiership on the line, both Steph Wood and Maddy Turner will want to bring their A-game to give their […]
