Constellation Cup: Game 4 Preview
THE fourth and final game of the Constellation Cup marks the decider with the Silver Ferns currently sitting one game clear – but the Diamonds can catch up if they win in Perth on Sunday. Australia suffered another one goal less in their last outing and will be seeking vengeance in Game 4 to maintain […]
Constellation Cup: Game 3 – Langman and Ekenasio stand up in another nail-biter
AMELIARANNE Ekenasio and Laura Langman were the toast of New Zealand after three critical moments between them in the last 90 seconds to secure a remarkable come-from-behind Silver Ferns victory in game three of the Constellation Cup. For the third time in four games, New Zealand Silver Ferns got the better of their Trans-Tasman rivals, […]
Constellation Cup: Game 2 – Diamonds get one back in milestone 150th test match
IN their 150th encounter it was the Diamonds that reigned supreme over the Silver Ferns with a well-earned six-goal victory (48-42). Australia came out with a point to prove after a disappointing game one of the Constellation Cup, upping the intensity in defence and shutting down the New Zealand attack end. It was a relatively […]
Cullen crosses the ditch to join NSW Swifts
NEW Zealand Silver Ferns versatile defender Kayla Cullen has signed with the NSW Swifts for 2020. The talented defender will fill the void left by Kate Eddy and add to the defensive stocks with the likes of Maddy Turner and Sarah Klau. Despite her injury battles, Cullen is no stranger to the big stage having […]
Constellation Cup wrap: Match 1 – Silver Ferns go back-to-back
A MASSIVE start to the 2019 Constellation Cup saw plenty of action and feisty gameplay from the start, with the Australian Diamonds travelling to Christchurch for the first of four test matches against the New Zealand Silver Ferns. Both came into this match with plenty to prove, given the Aussies were still hurting following their […]
Constellation Cup: Game 1 preview
GAME one of the Constellation Cup between the Diamonds and Silver Ferns is set to kick-off on Sunday, in New Zealand with both nations vying to claim the first win. Australia will be searching for vengeance after going down in the World Cup Gold Medal Match, whereas the Ferns will be hoping to start a […]
2019 SSN season team review: NSW Swifts
IT was a fairytale season for the NSW Swifts, claiming their first premiership since 2008. Despite being devastated with injuries throughout the season the Swifts maintained their structures and game plan, treasuring the ball and working it down the court with ease. Position: 2nd Percentage: 111.92% Win-loss:10-1-3 Overview: Goal keeper Sarah Klau had a breakout […]
2019 Suncorp Super Netball Team of the Year
THE 2019 Draft Central Suncorp Super Netball Team of the Year is here, featuring 10 key players from across seven of the eight SSN sides. Despite a mostly successful season, GIANTS Netball is the only club with out at least one representative, while the only sides with more than one player featured in the side […]
Diamonds dig up a few popular gems in Constellation Cup announcement
THE Australian netballing public looks set to be satisfied for the first time in a while following the announcement of the 2019 Australian Diamonds Constellation Cup team. Fan-favourite Ash Brazill has been included in the team following the dynamic midcourter being overlooked for the Netball World Cup. Her form in the Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) […]
Swifts’ Proud as punch over premiership victory
AFTER toiling away for the past three years and fine-tuning their line-up, the NSW Swifts struck gold in season 2019, overcoming a multitude of injuries to run out victorious against back-to-back premiers, the Sunshines Coast Lightning. In her second year as head coach at the Swifts Briony Akle sung the praises of her sides trouncing […]