SSN stats wrap: Round 8/9
ROUNDS 8 and 9 of Suncorp Super Netball saw some huge results, and instead of combining player stats from the two rounds, we will now take a look at the two different rounds of competitions separately and delve into the top performers based on individual outings. The two rounds were topped off with a premature […]
Lightning sharp against Thunderbirds to stay in touch with top two
OPENING up Wednesday night’s Suncorp Super Netball proceedings was a huge matchup between Adelaide Thunderbirds and Sunshine Coast Lightning. The Thunderbirds were hoping to close the gap on the ladder with a win, but the Lightning’s continuous intensity paid off for a six-goal 56-50 win, to stay in touch with the Vixens and Swifts at […]
2020 Suncorp Super Netball preview: Round 9
PASSING the half way point of the season the race for finals intensifies with a couple of teams all vying for that elusive fourth spot. After some big losses last round, expect Collingwood and the Lightning to bounce back while the Vixens hope to hold onto top spot in Round 9 of the Suncorp Super […]
Firebirds hold on in thriller against Thunderbirds
AFTER leading from the opening minutes of the game the Battle of the Birds went right down to the wire as Queensland Firebirds notched up their second win of the year in the final 10 seconds of the game (54-53). It was a pulsating finish to the game as the Thunderbirds threw everything they had […]
2020 SSN – Head to head: Rounds 8/9
IN each round of Suncorp Super Netball we will identify key match-ups, provide an analysis of players and compare the two styles. This week’s head to head sees a couple of tough captains in Firebirds’ Gabi Simpson and Thunderbirds’ Chelsea Pitman do battle on Sunday afternoon. QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS v. ADELAIDE THUNDERBIRDS Gabi Simpson (WD) v. […]
2020 Suncorp Super Netball preview: Round 8
ROUND 8 of the Suncorp Super Netball sees a number of ladder defining matches as the top four teams all go head to head and look to secure their spot. Meanwhile, Collingwood and Queensland continue their hunt for their second win of the season. Melbourne Vixens v. NSW Swifts Saturday, 29 August In a battle […]
Vixens flip the script in seven-goal win over Thunderbirds
IN a match that could have completely changed up the ladder, the final match of Suncorp Super Netball’s Round 7 saw a hard slog and an ugly win to the Melbourne Vixens, defeating Adelaide Thunderbirds by seven goals (50-43) in what was a much tighter contest than the final margin suggested. While last time the […]
2020 ANZ Premiership & SSN: Five talking points – Grand final/Rounds 5/6
LOOKING back on Round 5 and 6 of the Suncorp Super Netball there have been some huge talking points as the Firebirds notched up their first win while a common denominator in rotating shooters has seen the top three spots dominate. Meanwhile over in New Zealand the premiers were decided with Central Pulse going back-to-back […]
2020 Suncorp Super Netball preview: Round 7
ROUND 7 of the Suncorp Super Netball sees a battle between second and third on Wednesday night, while the bottom placed Magpies look to claw their way up the ladder with a win. Coming off another short break, having just played on the weekend fatigue could be a real factor throughout the round but that […]
Lightning defeat Thunderbirds to remain in top two hunt
THE final match of Suncorp Super Netball Round 6 saw a top four battle between Sunshine Coast Lightning and Adelaide Thunderbirds, with the two sides evenly matched for the most par,t but home court advantage and experience paying off for the Lightning in a 53-45 victory. A tight and somewhat error-ridden first quarter from both […]
