Queens of the arm-wrestle win final Melbourne Derby
THE Melbourne Vixens have again proven why they are Queens of the arm-wrestle in 2023, defeating Collingwood 64 goals to 55 in the final ever Melbourne Derby. After Collingwood dominated the first half, the Vixens flipped the switch in the third quarter and pulled off a win that was at times a lot tighter than […]
SSN After the Fact: Nicole Richardson
WELCOME to After the Fact, a new series at Rookie Me Central, chatting to key figures in the Suncorp Super Netball post match and get their thoughts on the match that just transpired and the bigger issues in the game. Today’s chat, the first of two this week, is with Collingwood coach Nicole Richardson, who […]
Strong start sees Adelaide swoop over Collingwood
Adelaide has continued its winning momentum, downing Collingwood 52 goals to 47 yesterday in Adelaide. The Thunderbirds got off to a blistering head start to open the game, and after that Collingwood was playing catch up all game. Collingwood learned the lesson the hard way early of no high balls anywhere near Latanya Wilson or […]
Suncorp Super Netball Season Preview: Collingwood Magpies
THE 2023 Suncorp Super Netball Season is only a matter of weeks away, and in anticipation of the new season we here at Rookie Me Central are going to take an in depth look at each of the sides and preview what this year may have in store for them. Today’s preview is all about the Collingwood […]
2022 SSN Season Review: Collingwood Magpies
THE 2022 Suncorp Super Netball season has come to an end, so let us now take a look back at each team’s season in retrospect. Today’s team in review is the Collingwood Magpies, who finished fourth in 2022. Despite the slow start to the season, once they really got going Collingwood did not let their […]
Magpies the victim of a GIANT comeback in Tassie
GIANTS Netball have jumped up into the top four of the Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) ladder with a win over Collingwood Magpies 69-60. It was the GIANTS’ 11th straight win against the Magpies, while it was Collingwood’s first loss in Tasmania ever. A remarkable second half comeback from the GIANTS saw them come from 11 […]
Magpies do it in style on the Apple Isle
COLLINGWOOD continues to keep pace with the top four, after defeating the Queensland Firebirds 71-67 in Tasmania on the weekend. The final margin did not reflect how dominant the Magpies were at times, but at the same time hardly does justice to the Firebirds’ incredible late comeback. Collingwood got the jump and raced ahead to […]
SSN Round 8 preview: Time to get down to business
AS the 2022 Suncorp Super Netball Season (SSN) heads into its second half, every match becomes more and more crucial, especially the further you go down the ladder. This weekend sees four more mouth watering clashes on the menu, including a Sydney Derby to round out the weekend. Melbourne Vixens v Queensland FirebirdsSaturday at 5pm […]
Collingwood swoops Vixens to rule Melbourne
COLLINGWOOD have caused one of the upsets of the Super Netball season, beating the Vixens in the Melbourne Derby 70 to 60. The Magpies got on top early in the first term. Their movement down court was smooth while their defence was strong. The Vixens also looked rattled in the first quarter, as uncharacteristic misses […]
Magpies bounce back to cause shockwaves
AFTER getting a full strength side back, Collingwood Magpies have caused one of the upsets of the Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) season thus far, beating the Queensland Firebirds 67-59. Both sides traded blows early on, with both teams going goal for goal for much of the opening five minutes of the first term. Then Collingwood […]
