Thunderbirds back on the winners list
THE Adelaide Thunderbirds are back in the Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) winner’s books, snapping a five-game losing streak after defeating the Sunshine Coast Lightning 51-44 yesterday. The Thunderbirds had the ideal start to the match, nailing the first two goals of the match. Although the Lightning had plenty of chances to level things up, they […]
GIANTS stomp Lightning in SSN victory
GIANTS Netball have put on a show on the road, smashing the Sunshine Coast Lightning 82 to 54. The Lightning were dealt a blow before the opening centre pass, with Cara Koenen ruled out due to Health and Safety protocols, and it proved telling. It was goal for goal for the opening couple of minutes, […]
Lightning strikes twice to defeat Swifts
EARNING their second successive Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) victory, the Sunshine Coast Lightning have taken down a couple of key scalps, the latest being reigning premiers NSW Swifts by seven goals. The Lightning backed up their shock win over Melbourne Vixens the week before with a commanding start in the opening quarter against the Swifts, […]
Lightning cause upset of the season over Vixens
THE Sunshine Coast Lightning have pulled off the upset of the season, defeating the Melbourne Vixens 71-58, handing the Vixens their first loss of the season. The first half was much more even than their respective ladder positions would have suggested. An attacking error saw the Vixens steal a goal from a Lightning centre pass […]
Lightning clip Thunderbirds in nail biter
DESPITE an injury concern, Laura Scherian had a 100th Super Netball match to remember, as her Sunshine Coast Lightning side defeated the Adelaide Thunderbirds to earn their first win of the season. In doing so, the Lightning denied the Thunderbirds the chance of a 3-0 start for the first time in their history. It was […]
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: Sunshine Coast Lightning
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 continually successful Sunshine Coast Lightning. The Sunshine […]
SSN signings week three – Young guns earn senior contracts
ANOTHER big week of Suncorp Super Netball signings has seen up-for-grabs players fly off the shelves while a number of developing talents have earned a maiden contract. Six of the eight teams have officially sewn up their 10-player squads for 2022. It has been a big week for young developing talents, with a number of […]
2021 SSN signing update: 27/9
TWO weeks of Suncorp Super Netball player signings down, and two weeks to go as we reach the halfway point of the sign and trade period. The Collingwood Magpies confirmed their 2022 list at the end of the first week of player movements with the Melbourne Vixens and NSW Swifts following suit last week, with […]
2021 SSN: Season review – Sunshine Coast Lightning
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 Sunshine Coast Lightning. Ladder: 4th Win-loss: 8-6 Percentage: 98.92% The Sunshine Coast Lightning were once again among the […]