Can the Magpies make finals?
COLLINGWOOD made an almighty swoop last round with a romping win over NSW Swifts, something many did not think was possible given the form the Sydney based-side had been in. The Magpies then backed it up, delivering the Queensland Firebirds the same fate just a day later – a loss. In fact, the win marked […]
Thunderbirds outclass swooping Magpies
A HARD-FOUGHT clash set the scene in Adelaide on Sunday afternoon, as a hungry Adelaide Thunderbirds unit worked hard to fend off a hungry Collingwood Magpies side. It was a full-court defensive effort which eventually got the job done, as the Thunderbirds picked up their third win for the season by eight goals, 62-54. It […]
Richardson looking to build on Magpies consistency in 2021
FINISHING the 2020 Suncorp Super Netball season as wooden spooners, the Collingwood Magpies have had a better start this season, currently sitting at 5th on the ladder – a position which coach Nicole Richardson is happy with for the time being. “If you look at the top four teams (GIANTS, Lightning, Swifts and Fever), they’ve […]
Browne backing reinvigorated Pies
ROUND 1 has been a long time coming for Collingwood Magpies and Australian Diamonds midcourter Kelsey Browne who missed a large chunk of the 2020 Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) season, recovering from an aggravated anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. A lot has changed since the last time she stepped out on court with a new […]
Collingwood and West Coast finalise 2021 lists
STILL a couple of months out from the opening round of the Suncorp Super Netball (SSN), West Coast Fever and Collingwood have finalised their lists with the training partners announced. A couple of familiar faces are set to suit up for their respective sides heading into the 2021 season while some young up and coming […]
This week in netball: SSN coaches announced, Wasps Netball feature and Junior Levi on the Centre Pass Podcast
ANOTHER huge week in netball has culminated in some significant signings across the netball world as the Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) trade period officially came to a close. A couple of new faces enter the SSN for season 2021, including former Celtic Dragons defender Latanya Wilson – joining an international-stacked Adelaide Thunderbirds outfit – and two […]
Nicole Richardson appointed Magpies head coach for 2021
IN a big day for Collingwood Magpies supporters and netball fans alike, Nicole Richardson has been handed the reins for the 2021 Suncorp Super Netball season, with the former assistant coach stepping up to head coach honours ahead of the upcoming season. While former head coach Rob Wright fostered some solid connections and exciting prospects […]
Who could replace Rob Wright?
WITH Collingwood and Rob Wright parting ways it begs the question who could replace the head coach? A tactical mastermind, Wright spent three years at the club making the step up to head coach in 2019 but was faced with a number of off-season changes in 2020. Kim Ravaillion and April Brandley both announced their […]
Netball fantasy teams: Commentators v. Coaches
WHILE now renowned for their presence off court whether it be behind a microphone or boundary side these commentators and coaches were once known for their on-court prowess. Both sides consist of former players from across the globe now turned media personalities or coaches whether it be assistant or head. To be eligible to make […]
Side by side the Magpies march to finals
WITH finals on the line the Collingwood Magpies rose to the occasion defeating the Melbourne Vixens by 11 goals (58 – 47) at Melbourne Arena on Sunday. The Magpies needed to win at least three quarters and the match by seven goals or more to steal fourth place on the ladder from the Giants and […]
