SSN: Five things we’re looking forward to – #5
WITH the 2020 Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) season beginning in less than a week, the Draft Central team has decided to count down five things we are looking forward to this season. Coming in at number five is the further development of young up and coming players across the league. With a couple of fresh […]
2020 SSN: Season preview – West Coast Fever
AFTER an extended break due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) season is set to commence on August 1. Draft Central takes a look at each team, with West Coast Fever finishing off our preseason previews. Coach: Stacey Marinkovich Captain: Courtney Bruce 2019 finish: 6th 2019 was a disappointing year for the […]
Top 20 players over 30: #20 Stacey Francis
THERE are a host of international players across the world that, much like a fine wine, have simply gotten better with age. With netball on hold due to the COVID-19 outbreak, Draft Central takes a look at players that fall into the category of over 30 and still have plenty in the tank given their […]
Top 15 SSN training partners: #10 – Sunday Aryang
WITH a number of netball leagues across the world being suspended due to COVID-19, the Draft Central team is making a case for the top 15 training partners stepping up to the Suncorp Super Netball plate in 2020. Heading up the top 10 is 2019 West Coast Fever debutant Sunday Aryang. This countdown is purely […]
2019 SSN season team review: West Coast Fever
COMING off a 2018 grand final defeat, the West Coast Fever were brought back down to earth in 2019, unable to reach the heights of the previous season and only notching up two wins for the year. The Fever’s successful game style from 2018 was worked out, with the West Australian side unable to get […]
2019 Australian Development Team & Squad
WITH a big season of international netball set to commence, the Australian Diamonds have released a Development Team and Squad consisting of 20 players. The side is dedicated to strengthening the Aussie stocks and fostering the talent of young up-and-coming players to become future Diamonds. Experienced heads Gabi Simpson, Kate Moloney and Emily Mannix have […]
GIANT victory but fall agonisingly short of finals berth
WITH a top four spot up for grabs, the GIANTS made the most of their opportunities to run out 10-goal victors against West Coast Fever (70-60). But they did not have it all their own way with Fever pushing them to their limits and ultimately knocking them out of finals contention by denying them all […]
SSN Round 14 Preview – Final round to determine minor premier
THE final round of 2019 has hit Suncorp Super Netball, with both Collingwood Magpies and GIANTS Netball still fighting for one spot in the top four while the title of minor premiers will be decided by this round’s results. The only position secured in the top four is the Melbourne Vixens in third, while all […]
SSN: Possible trade options heading into 2020
WITH the end of the season quickly approaching and the list of uncontracted players from each team officially announced we analyse what each side may look for heading into 2020 and which players could fill that role. FOR NOTIFICATIONS ON MORE NETBALL CONTENT, JOIN OUR NETBALL DRAFT CENTRAL FACEBOOK GROUP. Adelaide Thunderbirds: Beth Cobden Maria […]
Firebirds get maiden win to continue streak over Fever
QUEENSLAND Firebirds finally had the game they have been waiting for this season, running home in the final quarter to defeat the West Coast Fever by six goals (68-62). Fever were missing captain Courtney Bruce allowing the Firebirds to take full advantage of their understrength defensive unit to claim their first victory of the season […]
