Fever dominate Lightning to earn 2020 grand final berth
AN exciting Suncorp Super Netball preliminary final matchup between the Sunshine Coast Lightning and West Coast Fever saw the Fever dispose of the Lightning in another exceptional showing, dominating the first three quarters to run away with a 73-59 win and a chance at holding the Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) trophy next week when they […]
SSN Head to Head: Preliminary final
IN each round of Suncorp Super Netball we will identify key match-ups, provide an analysis of players and compare the two styles. The semi-final sees a couple of well-versed internationals lock horns in Lightning goal attack Steph Wood and England Roses and West Coast Fever defender Stacey Francis. SUNSHINE COAST LIGHTNING v. WEST COAST FEVER […]
Suncorp Super Netball preview: Preliminary final
IT is do-or-die for Suncorp Super Netball 2020 as 2018 grand finalists Sunshine Coast Lightning and West Coast Fever face-off in the preliminary final, in hope to progress through to the grand final against the Melbourne Vixens next week. Sunshine Coast Lightning v. West Coast Fever Sunday, 11 October The Fever have been resurgent in […]
SSN Stats wrap: Semi-finals
TWO huge battles waged during the first round of 2020 Suncorp Super Netball finals, with the Melbourne Vixens propelled straight into the grand final. The Vixens were convincing against the Sunshine Coast Lightning, dominating much of the contest while the West Coast Fever mounted a solid comeback against the NSW Swifts, knocking the reigning premiers […]
SSN Momentum shifts: Semi-finals
IT was a big first week of Suncorp Super Netball finals that saw some phenomenal matchups across all four games and some highly talented players take the court. The condensed fixture and introduction of rolling subs this year have seen plenty of young names already jump on the court and have a huge impact despite […]
Vixens book inaugural spot in Super Netball grand final
THE Melbourne Vixens are the first team into the 2020 Suncorp Super Netball grand final after defeating Sunshine Coast Lightning 63-47. It was a complete and utter demolition job by the minor premiers, with their sheer ball speed and full court defensive pressure causing all sorts of chaos for the Lightning. An early turnover from […]
SSN Head to head: Semi-finals
IN each round of Suncorp Super Netball we will identify key match-ups, provide an analysis of players and compare the two styles. The first round of finals sees plenty of tantalising match-ups across both the major and minor semi-final as the sides look to progress to the next stage and keep their premiership hopes alive. […]
2020 Suncorp Super Netball preview: Semi-finals
A HUGE 2020 Suncorp Super Netball season has culminated in this week’s semi-finals, with a highly even series set to begin. While the Melbourne Vixens have not lost to any of the other teams in the finals, West Coast Fever came very close to victory against the minor premiers and defeated both of the other […]
Suncorp Super Netball: Best midcourters ahead of finals
HEADING into finals Draft Central assess the best midcourters of the four teams set to take part in the postseason proceedings in Melbourne Vixens, Sunshine Coast Lightning, West Coast Fever and NSW Swifts. When determining the best centre court players from the respective teams we will take into consideration elements such as goal assists, turnovers, […]
New Zealand and England Cadbury Netball Series: Draft Central’s predictions
WITH the announcement of the three-test Cadbury Netball Series between New Zealand and England last week, Draft Central is delving into the international teams of both nations heading into the competition and the potential starting sevens, which could see some intriguing matchups. While New Zealand is expected to have a full strength squad bar its […]