Memorable Matches: Malawi shocks New Zealand at 2018 Commonwealth Games
WITH netball taking a back seat to coronavirus in 2020, Draft Central is taking a look at memorable matches in world netball history. Next up is the Malawi Queens’ massive four-goal win over New Zealand Silver Ferns at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. It was a typically strong start from the rebuilding Ferns in their pool […]
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 […]
Vitality Netball Superleague review Round 4: Stars stun Wasps while Thunder make it four on the trot
ONLY two games were played in Round 4 of the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) as a result of the coronavirus. While not all the games went ahead, the two games that happened provided plenty of intrigue and a surprising upset. Severn Stars (59) defeated Wasps (54) The first game of the round well and truly […]
Vitality Netball Superleague preview: Round 4 – Bath and Pulse face off for top spot
ROUND 4 of the Vitality Netball Superleague will see an unprecedented top-of-the-table clash on Monday night to finish off the round, with Team Bath and London Pulse facing off for top spot. On the other end of the spectrum, eighth ranked 2019 finalists Wasps Netball will take on ninth-placed Severn Stars in the opening match […]
Vitality Netball Superleague preview: Round 3 – Pulse look to go three from three in unprecedented start to season
ROUND 3 of the Vitality Netball Superleague is set to be an impactful one, with teams looking to really stamp their mark on the competition. London Pulse are in the unlikely position to put a third win on the board when they take on ninth placed Celtic Dragons, despite only putting two on the board […]
VNSL Team of the Week: Round 1
WITH Round 1 of the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) done and dusted Manchester Thunder, Saracens Mavericks and Team Bath dominated Draft Central’s Team of the Week credit to a couple of strong performances over the weekend. Loughborough Lightning, London Pulse and Surrey Storm were the only sides not to feature a player in this weeks […]
Umpires make their mark in VNSL Round 1
WITH Round 1 of the 2020 Netball Superleague done and dusted, we take a look at some of the biggest stats of a massive opening round of action. Only one match went without umpire intervention in the opening round, with the weekend marred by a whopping 12 cautions and three warnings dished out across Saturday’s […]
Vitality Netball Superleague review: Round 1 – Team Bath and Mavericks claim big victories
ROUND 1 of the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) started in style with reigning premiers Manchester Thunder keeping the good times rolling, while last years cellar dwellers London Pulse got an early win on the board. Strathclyde Sirens (51) defeated by London Pulse (53) It was a tight contest from the opening quarter with only three […]
Vitality Netball Superleague preview: Round 18
THE final round of the 2019 Vitality Netball Superleague begins and ends on Saturday, with all five games played at 6pm at venues across the UK. Four teams are still currently in contention for a finals finish, with the Saracens Mavericks relying on a win at home and a loss from one of Manchester Thunder, […]
Vitality Netball Superleague preview: Round 13
ROUND 13 of the Vitality Netball Superleague is set to begin over the weekend, with four Saturday night games kicking off the run home for a number of teams. The game of the round is likely to be the ladder-busting match between second and third, with the Wasps hosting Bath in a match that could […]
