Magpies claim bragging rights in Melbourne Derby
DESPITE the Melbourne Derby not being played in Victoria, the game still lived up to the hype with Collingwood Magpies getting the chocolates over a struggling Melbourne Vixens unit (67-51). It was a tight opening quarter before Collingwood well and truly put the foot down in the final second half to notch up its third […]
2021 SSN Preview: Round 7
ANOTHER huge round of Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) is set to go ahead this weekend, with Round 7 seeing the Melbourne derby – played interstate due to Victorian restrictions – as three matches play out on Saturday afternoon and just one game is set for Sunday across the rearranged fixture. GIANTS Netball vs. Sunshine Coast […]
VNL top performers: Midseason deep-dive
THE 2021 Victorian Netball League (VNL) season got off to a flying start, with teams shaking off the cobwebs immediately following a full year without all three divisions last season due to the COVID-19 enforced statewide lockdown. With another unprecedented break almost done and dusted and matches expected to return on June 16, we take […]
SSN surprise packets: The season so far
THE 2021 Suncorp Super Netball season was always set to produce some huge performances and different stories to last year, and with six rounds down it is clear that there are some great developing talents and returning players who have really stepped up this season. Across the board, it is safe to say there has […]
Thunderbirds claim first 2021 win
ADELAIDE Thunderbirds got their first win on the board, defeating Melbourne Vixens by six goals in a seesawing affair (54-48). It was a relatively sloppy performance by both sides with neither able to really garner any real momentum or control leaving fans and players alike on the edge of their seats. In the end however […]
2021 SSN Preview: Round 6
ROUND 6 of the Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) season gets underway this weekend, with the GIANTS still looking comfortable with their top spot position. The Adelaide Thunderbirds are now the only team yet to find a win, while Fever are creeping higher and higher up the ladder despite their negative point start. We preview the […]
2021 SSN: Round 5 – Five things we learnt
IT was Indigenous Round in the Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) and the round definitely delivered the goods, with a number of close contests as the three of the four games were decided by two goals or less. In this new series, Draft Central will look at five key learnings from the round whether it be […]
Rahni Samason steals the show as she guides Melbourne Vixens to first win
MELBOURNE Vixens got their first win on the board thanks to the elevation of superstar shooter Rahni Samason. The young goaler lived out every girls fantasy nailing the winning shot after the siren to defeat the Queensland Firebirds (66-64). Tongues were sent wagging as Samason got the nod for the Melbourne Vixens in at goal […]
2021 VNL: Round 6 preview
EXPECT another huge round of Victorian Netball League (VNL) action this week as the ladder really begins to shape up. A couple of matches boast ladder repercussions, with the current top four sides going head-to-head and potential first wins up for grabs for the bottom-end, while North East Blaze will hope for a chance to […]
2021 VNL Round 5 wrap: Lightning make it five on the trot
ROUND 5 of the Victorian Netball League (VNL) was completed on Wednesday night with Melbourne University Lightning once again leaving their mark on the competition, notching up their fifth straight victory to take out top spot, while Casey Demons and Geelong Cougars also got back on the winners list. City West Falcons (66) defeated North […]
