2021 SSN signing update: 21/9
THE second week of Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) signings has already seen a heap of massive names re-sign and some intriguing ones bid farewell to their 2021 clubs, with the ninth official day of the free agency period marking some huge mix-ups. The first announcement of the day saw the GIANTS confirm that Kiera Austin […]
Queensland-based ‘Born to Shine’ mini-series confirmed
WITH the Australian Netball Championships forced into state-based models due to continued COVID-19 disruptions, Netball Queensland, in collaboration with Sunshine Coast Lightning, Queensland Suns and the Pacific AusSport partnership, has confirmed today that a Queensland-based ‘Born to Shine’ mini-series will take its place. Purely focusing on the depth of Queensland talent and with just a […]
Swifts stamp authority with five goal win over Lightning
IN a fight for top four positions it was the Swifts that got the job done in convicning fashion against the Sunshine Coast Lightning (69-64). The fast start from the Swifts gifted them the upper hand from the opening quarter and they did not look like relenting running out with a strong four quarter performance. […]
2021 SSN training partners update
DESPITE still being in the off-season of the Suncorp Super Netball there have been a number of changes made to squads with new faces in the form of training partners signing with clubs. Collingwood is yet to release its training partners for the upcoming season as are West Coast Fever. Adelaide Thunderbirds Both Tayla Williams […]
Sky is the limit for Hinchliffe
A DIAMOND of the future, Queensland Firebirds defender Tara Hinchliffe was dropped right into the thick of it throughout the 2019 Suncorp Super Netball season with the 21-year-old tasked with the challenge to hold up the defence end. The young defender started playing netball at age seven, relishing the opportunity to get off the sidelines […]
GIANTS win against injury ravaged Firebirds
GIANTS Netball strung together their second consecutive win after knocking off an injury-depleted Queensland Firebirds by eight goals. The Firebirds were struck with some big injury news with up and coming defender Kim Jenner out after breaking her finger, while captain Gabi Simpson was managed throughout the game due to a groin injury. With an […]
Lightning triumph over the Firebirds in the Queensland derby
THE Sunshine Coast Lightning struck against their state rivals on the weekend, taking three bonus points in their 15-goal win against the Queensland Firebirds. The Firebirds went into the match without their captain Gabi Simpson after straining her hip at training forcing the late change. Without Simpson on court the Firebirds lacked that experience and […]
Australian Netball League: Season Review
THE Australian Netball League (ANL) plays a big role in providing the Suncorp Super Netball League with access to players as each club has a direct correlation with an ANL team. The ANL allows for players to be elevated to the elite level if needed and is imperative in setting up a competitive league. […]