2021 VNSL Season preview: Manchester Thunder
WITH the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) season around the corner after a yearlong hiatus due to the COVID-19 enforced cancellation in 2020 Draft Central takes a look at each team, player lists and expectations. The next side to go under the hammer is Manchester Thunder who have tasted plenty of success in recent times. With […]
VNSL preseason practice matches set the tone for 2021
THE Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) has been gearing up to its 2021 season over the past few weeks, with practice matches played across the United Kingdom as the 11 franchises ready themselves for what will be an intriguing season. While a set starting date for the season has not yet been announced, it is safe […]
Rise Again Festival review: VNSL teams overcome challenges to produce impressive display
DESPITE some last-minute changes to the schedule and a slight delay due to technical issues, the Rise Again Festival was a shining light for UK netball after such a difficult year for the sport. The evening before the matches were due to take place, it was announced that a member of the Saracens Mavericks squad […]
Underrated internationals: Caroline O’Hanlon
A NEW series looking at underrated players across the netball world is underway with the Draft Central team casting an eye on players who tend to fly under the radar but have proven to have plenty of class and talent across the board. Hailing from Northern Ireland, the next player brought into the spotlight is […]
‘We are a family’ – Thunder culture is the key to retaining 2019 title
THE current reigning Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) Champions Manchester Thunder have team culture at the heart of their franchise. The club has produced some of England’s most talented athletes through their pathway system and has a history of nurturing young netball potential. Manchester is one of the UK’s most passionate sporting cities and the Thunder […]
Excitement mounts as the VNSL Signing Window opens
FOLLOWING the cancellation of the 2020 season due to COVID-19, the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) is set to return with a bang for 2021. With the addition of the new franchise Leeds Rhinos, the league confirmed that plans are in place for a February start. We do not know for certain whether we will be […]
Who is the biggest threat to Thunder’s crown?
THE 2019 Vitality Netball Superleague Season saw a massive rise in competitiveness across the competition with a number of teams vying for a spot in the finals. While it was Manchester Thunder that got the chocolates last year, any number of teams could have beaten another high flyer on their day in a fairly even […]
Memorable Matches: 2019 VNSL Grand Final
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 Manchester Thunder’s impressive come-from-behind win over Wasps Netball in the 2019 Vitality Netball Superleague Grand Final. It was a match of pure intensity, with the see-sawing match-up proving to […]
Netball fantasy teams: ANZ Premiership All-Stars v. VNSL All-Stars
BOTH the ANZ Premiership and Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) play host to a wealth of a-list talent making for some impressive squads. The ANZ Premiership is filled with a multitude of Ferns players while the VNSL also has a couple of Roses featured in the team creating an interesting contest between the two sides. ANZ […]
Netball fantasy teams: Australia A v. England A
THERE is no denying that both Australia and England have a wealth of talented players coming up through the ranks therefore Draft Central has created two teams filled with players named in each country’s respective development, extended or futures squads and have played less than 15 international caps. Australia A: GK: Tara Hinchliffe GD: Kim […]
