Magpies triumph over NSW Swifts
THE Magpies claimed an emphatic win against ladder leaders NSW Swifts in Tasmania to keep their finals aspirations alive (64-56). Despite the impressive win, the Magpies’ victory was soured by an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury to speedster and playmaker Kelsey Browne midway through the second term. Collingwood came out with a real spring in […]
NSW Swifts maintain surge towards finals
DESPITE being injury ravaged, the NSW Swifts claimed their ninth win of the season with a six-goal victory over the Melbourne Vixens on the weekend, 57-51. The Swifts were electric from the start with their connections down court on song while their defensive pressure simply smothered the Vixens throughout the match keeping them to their […]
Lightning strikes twice against NSW Swifts
THE Sunshine Coast Lightning asserted their dominance on the competition once again with a huge come-from-behind win over NSW Swifts in a top-of-the-table clash over the weekend. The Swifts had a chance to tie things up in the dying seconds of the game but a crucial miss from youngster Sophie Garbin saw the Lightning propel […]
NSW Swifts continue winning ways
THE NSW Swifts fought back after a slow start to run out four-goal victors over a determined West Coast Fever side, 53-49 and secure their spot at the top of the table. With new players across the court, it took the Swifts a while to adjust to the new combinations with Kayla Cullen and Tayla […]
NWC 2019: Diamonds look to secure twelfth World Cup against old foes New Zealand
OLD rivals Australia and New Zealand will face off once again for the battle of the Netball World Cup championship. Coming off two-goal wins, there is plenty of history between both countries making for an enthralling battle. Both sides are renowned for their tenacity and hunt for the ball along with their physical pressure meaning […]
NWC19: Day 10 – Trans-Tasman rivals to decide title once again
TWO thrilling semi-finals, two results that were equally one part unbelievable and one part heartbreaking, but Australia and New Zealand will now do battle for the second time in three days after they down South Africa and England by just two goals each. AUSTRALIA (55) defeated SOUTH AFRICA (53) The Diamonds went in as deserving […]
NWC 2019: Day 6 – Fiji records first win while Diamonds and Ferns continue unbeaten runs
FIJI (71) defeated SINGAPORE (56) The Pearls claimed their first win of the 2019 World Cup with a convincing performance against Singapore. Fiji were cool, calm and collected with ball in hand transitioning well across the court and making the most of their opportunities. a commanding first quarter set them up for the rest of […]
NWC19 reviews: Day 1 – Favourites cruise through as Barbados and Zimbabwe produce magical wins
NEW ZEALAND (64) defeated MALAWI (45) New Zealand has exorcised any past demons from its shock loss to Malawi at last year’s Commonwealth Games, downing the Queens by 19 points on the opening day of the Netball World Cup. In the first completed match of the tournament, the Silver Ferns took control early with a […]
SSN Midseason review: NSW Swifts
THE NSW Swifts have staked their claim on the competition with a hot start to the season. Boasting a solid line-up they have proved that hard work and doing the little things well can win you games time and time again. Ladder: 1st Win-loss: 7-1-1 Percentage: 118.62% Bonus points: 27 Overview: The Swifts have taken […]
Netball World Cup preview: Australia
THE 2019 Netball World Cup sees 16 countries head to Liverpool, England, with 60 matches played over the 10 day period between July 12-21. Countries have been split into four pools, playing a round robin in that pool before going further depending on their respective success. Australia head into the 2019 Netball World Cup with […]
