Lightning steal win over fired-up Thunderbirds
ROUND 5 of Suncorp Super Netball action began with a bang on Saturday, and Sunday’s opening contest would be no less intense as the Adelaide Thunderbirds pushed the Sunshine Coast Lightning all the way in another close encounter. While the Thunderbirds took charge on home turf after a trailing the first quarter in a seesawing […]
Defensive showcase as Lightning bounce back
IT was a physical battle from the get-go between the Sunshine Coast Lightning and NSW Swifts, with a real defenders game playing out between the two sides. Even at the first break with just a goal between them at the main change, the Lightning took control in the second half to claim a four goal […]
Fever claim third straight win to shake off ladder deficit
IT was a huge encounter between the Sunshine Coast Lightning and West Coast Fever on Saturday night, with the two undefeated sides coming in hot and not relenting throughout a tough match which saw plenty of bodies hit the floor. Whilst both teams had their moments, it was the Fever that fought through a sloppy […]
Lightning escape Vixens comeback with huge first half
SUNSHINE Coast Lightning have escaped a close shave after claiming a five-goal victory over the Melbourne Vixens, 56-51. A huge first half from the Lightning set up an 11-goal margin at the main break, before the reigning premiers fought back to produce a remarkable comeback but unfortunately just fall short of the result they wanted. […]
Lightning strikes more than twice in dominant four-quarter win over Magpies
SUNSHINE Coast Lightning have spoiled the party in Nicole Richardson‘s debut as Collingwood Magpies coach, winning 67-56 in a comfortable four-quarter performance. Led by a shooting combination of Steph Wood and Cara Koenen, the Lightning punished the Magpies on turnovers, running away victors thanks to a 34-26 second half. It was a remarkable first term […]
2021 SSN Preview: Sunshine Coast Lightning
THE Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) season has swung around once again with teams shaping up for an exciting year of netball. Having played through a global pandemic last season, the 2021 campaign will be hoping to restore a bit of normality to the netball world as the eight sides compete for that all-elusive premiership. Coach: […]
Anderson announced as Firebirds head coach for 2021
THE highly anticipated wait is over with Queensland Firebirds releasing the final piece of their puzzle and announcing Megan Anderson as head coach for the 2021 season. Anderson is just the sixth coach in Firebirds history and boasts a wealth of experience both as an internationally acclaimed player and coach given her recent tenure as […]
Countdown: SSN Top 15 debutants #1
IT has been a big year of Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) that saw a host of new faces enter the league. While many may have been elevated training partners due to the extended bench there are a couple of players who made their long-awaited SSN debut with one boasting international experience. Draft Central has composed […]
SSN: Update of finalised squads for 2021 season
ALTHOUGH there is just over a week to play out in the Suncorp Super Netball signing period a number of clubs have finalised their lists for the 2021 season. Queensland Firebirds were relatively quick to secure their 10-player roster as were the NSW Swifts. Both the Sunshine Coast Lightning and Collingwood Magpies finalised their squads […]
SSN Updates: This week’s movers and changers
THE player signings continued throughout the week as a number of Suncorp Super Netball players found new homes for next season, with the main focus a couple of young players securing a full time position. Collingwood and Sunshine Coast Lightning completed their 10 player roster, joining Queensland Firebirds however the Magpies and Firebirds still await […]
