Player in Focus: Mwai Kumwenda
AS 2020’s Grand Final MVP, Mwai Kumwenda is a force to be reckoned with. The 31-year-old shooter from Malawi has certainly made a name for herself not only here in Australia, but around the world. In the second last round of the 2018, Kumwenda’s season was ended early with a devastating knee injury. Following a […]
Player in focus – Caitlin Bassett
REGARDED as one of the best shooters in the world, Caitlin Bassett needs very little introduction. With 102 test caps, two netball World Cup championships, a gold medal and 13 years experience under her belt, Bassett is famous for her strong hold style and accuracy in the ring. In a move that shocked the netball […]
Vixens goalers Stanton and Barkmeyer confident in achieving goal of back-to-back premierships
WHEN it comes to Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) list changes following the 2020 season, there are not many teams that suffered the same changes as 2020 SSN Premiers, Melbourne Vixens. Whilst a number of squads made cuts and added new strings to their bows, the Vixens’ entire frontline was dealt an overhaul as the squad, […]
What would the inclusion of an extra team mean to the SSN?
NETBALL Tasmania have made their intentions clear submitting an application to compete in the Suncorp Super Netball competition as of 2023. Although there are still many loopholes and details to be ironed out Netball Tasmania CEO Aaron Pidgeon is committed to the cause and is focused on making this dream a reality for many netball […]
Underrated internationals: Towera Vinkhumbo
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. The next player to come under the spotlight is Malawian defender Towera […]
EXPLAINER | Pocket Podcast: Fantasy Netball Draft – Bench 3
WITH netball done and dusted for the 2020 calendar year, the team at Centre Pass have decided to create a Netball Fantasy Draft that includes a series of mini-podcasts delving into the reasoning behind player selections. Following suit with the extended benches in Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) and given the high calibre of players to […]
South Africa star against Malawi
WITH limited international netball this year given the COVID-19 pandemic, it did not stop the SPAR Challenge Test series between South Africa and Malawi from getting underway – providing netball fans with some much needed matchplay. South Africa made a clean sweep of the Queens who were without lynchpin Mwai Kumwenda under the post but […]
SSN Update: 2021 squads finalised
THE Suncorp Super Netball signing period has officially come to a close with the Melbourne Vixens, Adelaide Thunderbirds and GIANTS Netball all finalising their squads heading into the 2021 season. A couple of fresh faces join all three sides with youth a key element for both the Thunderbirds and Vixens who have rewarded some talented […]
SSN Update: This week’s movers and changers
WITH only days remaining on the signing period for the 2021 Suncorp Super Netball season, the GIANTS finalised their list while the shock announcement of Layla Guscoth returning home to England means the Thunderbirds have been forced into a defensive re-shuffle. The GIANTS now join Queensland Firebirds, Collingwood Magpies, Sunshine Coast Lightning, West Coast Fever […]
Countdown: SSN Top 15 debutants #8
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 […]
