Stats Deep Dive – Nations Cup 2024
LAST weekend saw the 2024 Netball Nations Cup finish up and Australia win the crown yet again. But what do the stats tell us about how the four day tournament unfolded? Let us take a deep dive into some of the more crucial stats from the tournament and see what interesting information can be found. […]
Nail biter nabs England a chance at glory
ENGLAND is through to the 2024 Nations Cup final after a narrow 58-57 win over New Zealand this morning. It was tight and hard fought for most of the match, with the winner not determined until the final seconds. A crucial turnover from Razia Quashie helped England to get out to a quick start, and […]
Diamonds persevere and counteract a strong Roses outfit
A HIGH pressured game proved to be as good as expected as both Australia and England pulled out all the stops to push each other to the limit. The Australian Diamonds came out victorious by two goals to defeat the England Roses 59-61. England’s smothering defence was felt early, forcing the Australians to pass backwards […]
England make Rosey start to Nations Cup campaign
ENGLAND has made a positive start to its Nations Cup campaign, defeating Uganda 62 goals to 56 in its opening match. In a match tighter than the final score might suggested, it was a hard fought contest but England ultimately pulled away to take the win. England was the one to jump out to a […]
England reveals squad for Nations Cup
ENGLAND has become the second country to announce its squad for January’s Nations Cup. A squad of 14 has been released, which consists of 11 players who played in the recent series against South Africa, plus three big inclusions. Roses captain Natalie Metcalf and star shooter Helen Housby are both back in the squad after […]
PREVIEW | England vs South Africa
TONIGHT is the beginning of the end of the year in women’s international netball. England and South Africa begin their three match test series in a series that still has plenty to play for. For England, it is a way to try and cap off a year of grow in a positive way, while for […]
England Squad for South Africa Series Revealed
OVERNIGHT in Australian time, the England Roses announced their squad for their last international series for 2023, the series against South Africa next month. Among the squad of 14 is a mix of youth and experience. A large percentage of the squad for this series against South Africa also went to New Zealand in September […]
Saracens Mavericks announce 2024 squad
THE Netball Super League (NSL) off season signings have well and truly begun, with several clubs announcing their full 2024 squads. One of those is the Saracens Mavericks, who have several new faces among their 12-player squad for next season. There are eight returning faces to the Mavericks line up for 2024, which includes Georgia […]
Fans Forum: 2023 NSL Underrated Player edition
WELCOME to the Netball Fans Forum, a new series here at Rookie Me Central where we hear from netball fans themselves and see what they have to say about the domestic season that have recently come to a conclusion. In part three of this year’s series, we take a look at the players who the fans […]
Entertaining season ends with one final chaotic round
IT may have been the final round of the regular season of the 2023 Netball Super League season, but there was still some surprises yet to come, even down to the final game. Arguably the biggest upset of the season, let alone the round, came in the final game of the season with the Saracens […]
