2023 Netball World Cup preview: Australia
THE 2023 Netball World Cup is almost here, and to help count down to the tournament we here at Rookie Me Central will be previewing all the competing teams and seeing how they might fair at the tournament. Today’s preview is all about the reigning Commonwealth Games champions Australia. HISTORY OF AUSTRALIA AT THE NETBALL […]
PREVIEW | 2023 SSN Grand Final: This is it
THE biggest game has finally arrived. Tomorrow the Adelaide Thunderbirds and NSW Swifts will take to the court at Melbourne’s John Cain Arena, with one to walk away as the 2023 Super Netball champions. Let us take a look at some of the key areas that may factor in the big game. A NEUTRAL VENUE […]
PREVIEW | SSN Finals Week 1: Four teams, one goal
AFTER the windiest of rollercoasters that was the 2023 Suncorp Super Netball season, it is now time for the crunch time of the fixture – finals. There are four teams left – NSW Swifts, Adelaide Thunderbirds, West Coast Fever and Melbourne Vixens. This weekend, one of them will progress to the Grand Final, one will […]
Swifts reign ends after Thunderstruck performance
ADELAIDE Thunderbirds broke NSW Swifts hearts by snapping a nine-game winning streak and declared a rematch for next week in the major semi-final with the 60-57 win. Last time these two powerhouses met was the almighty controversial draw in Round 2 which set the Australian netball scene by storm. The Swifts already secured top position […]
Big sister beats little sister in battle for Sydney
THE NSW Swifts have gone to the top of the Suncorp Super Netball table with a 68 goal to 63 win over crosstown rivals the GIANTS. In an affair that was bruising at times, the Swifts were pushed hard by the GIANTS but held strong. After a few jitters from both sides early in the […]
2023 SSN | Round 12 preview: Potentially season defining weekend
THERE are three weeks left in the Suncorp Super Netball for 2023, but this weekend has the potential to be season defining if some results go a certain way. The weekend begins with possibly one of the most emotionally charged matches of the season. Collingwood will be hosting Adelaide in its last home match in […]
Fever heartbreak again as Swifts pinch nail-biter
NSW Swifts have pinched an epic win over the West Coast Fever, winning by one goal with dying second goal. In what must be feeling like deja vu for those in green, it was tight for much of the match but the Swifts grabbed the 65-64 win at the very last possible opportunity. With both […]
2023 SSN | Round 6 preview: Table top clash highlights jam packed weekend
THE 2023 Suncorp Super Netball Season is moving faster than a centre down a netball court, and we are almost at the halfway point of the season already. This weekend’s action certainly has plenty of tantalising matchups, and plenty of thoughts to ponder across all four games. The weekend begins tomorrow night with the first […]
Delays, draws and drama as chaos hits in Adelaide
IN a chaotic evening in the City of Churches, the Adelaide Thunderbirds and NSW Swifts have played out a partially-abandoned draw after several delays. After the match was firstly delayed an hour due to court safety, the Swifts were very patient moving it down the court towards attack off their first centre but it was […]
Hot Pies start season with a bang
COLLINGWOOD has started its Suncorp Super Netball season of with a bang, dominating early and holding off a fast finishing NSW Swifts to win 71-63. After a tight start to the match, the Magpies blew the game open then survived a comeback from the Swifts side to take the win. The Swifts were the ones […]
