New position means new learnings for Sligar
A HEAD knock was the burden of all evil that sent shockwaves through the Australian Fast5 camp. Kim Jenner was ruled out of the remainder of the tournament leaving just two defenders for the reigning champs. But someone saved the day. Amy Sligar was popped in the relatively unfamiliar position of goal defence for the […]
Fast5 Netball: Australia takes home the double against the Kiwis
THIS year’s Fast5 competition was a fruitful one for the Australian men’s and women’s teams, taking home the gold after two days play in Christchurch. The Australian Women won their third consecutive campaign after claiming the title, whereas the New Zealand Men missed out on the treble this year after the Aussies turned the tables […]
Prediction Zone: 2024 Starting 7s – SSN Part 1
IT is 100 days to go until the start of the 2024 Suncorp Super Netball season, so to celebrate, Rookie Me Central tries to predict what the Round 1 starting 7s would be for each of the eight clubs. Adelaide Thunderbirds GS: Romelda Aiken-GeorgeGA: Georgie HorjusWA: Laura ScherianC: Tayla WilliamsWD: Latanya WilsonGD: Matilda GarrettGK: Shamera […]
SSN signings are done, but announcements are not
AFTER a chaotic few days, the Suncorp Super Netball signing period for the 2024 season is now complete. Yesterday was the deadline for clubs to have submitted all their signings, even though not everyone has quite finished announcing who their signings are. Check out below all the names that have been officially confirmed to be […]
2024 SSN Signings Catch Up – Edition 1
IT has been a chaotic few days in the world of the Suncorp Super Netball. But, it is finally signing season for the competition and already much of the picture is coming together. With just over 24 hours left in the signing period, let us take a look and see how everyone’s list is shaping […]
Big sister beats little sister in battle for Sydney
THE NSW Swifts have gone to the top of the Suncorp Super Netball table with a 68 goal to 63 win over crosstown rivals the GIANTS. In an affair that was bruising at times, the Swifts were pushed hard by the GIANTS but held strong. After a few jitters from both sides early in the […]
Firebirds back on the winners list after hard fought GIANT win
THE Queensland Firebirds have returned to the winners list in an emphatic way, comfortably defeating the GIANTS 68 goals to 50. Although the game may have started out tight, the Firebirds really lifted in the second half to ultimately run away with the win. After making the most of a defensive turnover and then consolidating […]
2023 SSN | Round 11 preview: One supercharged month left
AFTER an emotional few days in the Australian netball community, it is time to shift focus and try and focus on court for one final month of the 2023 Suncorp Super Netball season. This weekend could potentially be season defining. Currently the fifth placed GIANTS and sixth placed Lightning are three and four wins respectively […]
GIANTS grind out gutsy win
THE GIANTS have ground out a crucial 70-64 win over the Sunshine Coast Lightning in a crucial game for their top four hopes. It was a tough and tight tussle for much of the match, but the GIANTS pulled away at the right time to earn the win. The Lightning started strongly in the opening […]
2023 SSN | Round 10 preview: Time to focus on court
AFTER a chaotic week in Australian netball, fans would love nothing more than an exciting round of Suncorp Super Netball action this weekend. Said round begins in Sydney with the GIANTS returning home to host the Sunshine Coast Lightning. Last time these two sides met was back in Round 1 and it was a big […]
