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 […]
Vixens roll on with GIANT 12-goal win
FURTHER emphasising that last year’s Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) wooden spoon with an understrength side was an outlier, Melbourne Vixens moved their unbeaten start to the season to three with a 12-goal victory over GIANTS Netball. The Vixens – through the exploits of ex-GIANT Kiera Austin – proved too strong for the GIANTS throughout the […]
Stats Leaders: SSN 2022 Round 2
ALTHOUGH it may only be two rounds into this year’s Suncorp Super Netball season, let us take a look at who has been performing well and who leading the stats so far this season. Goals, goal attempts and goal assists The leading goals and goal attempts tables are a mirror of each other. Fever star […]
Vixens experience wins out against Swifts
DESPITE a spirited effort from an understrength NSW Swifts, Melbourne Vixens proved too strong in their Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) clash yesterday to win by five goals. The Vixens dominated the first half to race out to a 32-19 lead, before the home team came to life in the second half to outscore the Vixens […]
Vixens extinguish Firebirds in opening SSN clash
THE Melbourne Vixens have started their 2022 Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) season in the perfect way, defeating the Queensland Firebirds by five goals. The win was all set up by a stellar third term from the Vixens, who scored 25 goals in the term to take the ascendency, and ultimately the win. It was goal […]
SSN Round 1 preview: New season, new hopes, same dream
IT is finally that time again. Another season of the Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) is upon us, with four cracking games this weekend to get us underway. It’s the dawn of a new era in broadcasting the SSN competition too, with Foxtel and Kayo now the sole broadcaster of the league. Fans can watch two […]
Suncorp Super Netball Season Preview: Melbourne Vixens
The 2022 Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) season is almost upon us, so it is time to take a look at each of the contenders for the upcoming season and what 2022 might have in store for them. Next up, the Melbourne Vixens. Season 2021 Ladder: 8thWin-loss: 2-12Percentage: 86% 2021 was always going to be a struggle for the […]
2022 Team Girls Cup: Round 2 & 3 wrap
IT was a massive day at Parkville with another eight games of Team Girls Cup action, and the finalists decided for today’s last four games. All the Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) sides could take something from the day, with Melbourne Vixens and West Coast Fever finishing top in their respective Pools. POOL A: It was […]
2022 Team Girls Cup: Round 1 wrap
AFTER a pandemic induced hiatus, the Team Girls Cup is back and underway for 2022. Night one of the tournament saw plenty of exciting netball for fans to enjoy, and even a draw for good measure. Day one winners were the West Coast Fever, Melbourne Vixens and Adelaide Thunderbirds. NSW Swifts (43) drew with Sunshine […]
2022 Quad Series team review: Australia
REIGNING Quad Series champion Australia was able to claim a memorable win in the 2022 edition, getting up with a stunning last quarter to defeat England in the final. There was plenty to like about the Diamonds’ series, with consistent performances each match, and a showcase of fresh faces, as well their reminder to the […]
