Swifts remain undefeated in season 2020
SUNCORP Super Netball’ reigning premiers, NSW Swifts kept their undefeated season intact with a convincing performance against the Adelaide Thunderbirds (66-51). Having never lost a Round 3 game, the Swifts made sure that was not about to change as their silky transition down court exploited the Thunderbirds both in attack and defence. Welcoming back Sasha […]
South Australia Premier League – player update
WITH the South Australia Premier League underway it has gifted the opportunity for a couple of key Adelaide Thunderbirds player to return to netball after being sidelined by injury last year. Entering into Round 6 this weekend the likes of England Roses international Layla Guscoth and youngster Sasha Glasgow have left their mark on the […]
SSN: Five things we’re looking forward to – #2
WITH the 2020 Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) season beginning in just a couple of days, the Draft Central team has decided to count down five things we are looking forward to this season. One of the most interesting adaptations this season is the addition of rolling subs, with a few teams that could benefit more […]
SSN: Five things we’re looking forward to – #3
WITH the 2020 Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) season beginning in less than a week, the Draft Central team has decided to count down five things we are looking forward to this season. Number three on the countdown is the imminent return of some critical players and who have really benefited from the extended time off. […]
2020 SSN: Season preview- Adelaide Thunderbirds
AFTER an extended break due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) season is set to commence on August 1. Draft Central takes a look at each team, starting off with the Adelaide Thunderbirds. Coach: Tania Obst Captain: Layla Guscoth and Chelsea Pitman 2019 finish: 7th Breaking their 27 game losing streak in […]
Who will improve the most in 2020?
WITH Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) set to commence on August 1, we take a look at a couple of teams that might rise up the ladder this season after struggling in 2019. The delayed start to the season has gifted some clubs with valuable time when it comes to potentially regaining injured stars and working […]
What if… the international players were not allowed to return to SSN?
WITH the Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) hopeful to return in the coming months, star players from across the globe are slowly making their way back to Australia and their respective teams ahead of the impending season. The Adelaide Thunderbirds will welcome back three of their stars with Lenize Potgieter and Shadine van der Merwe returning […]
What if … the 2019 season was not riddled by ACL injuries?
2019 PROVED to be the year of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries with a staggering amount of players succumbing to the injury and bringing their season to an abrupt end. With players forced to the sidelines, clubs had to find injury replacements and look to various other leagues such as the Australian Netball League (ANL) […]
SSN potential 2020 line-ups: Adelaide Thunderbirds
WITH so much uncertainty surrounding the 2020 Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) season due to the COVID-19 pandemic and a host of international players returning home as a result of the outbreak it sparks questions about how this season will look and which players will actually take the court. We take a look at how each […]
Adelaide Thunderbirds snatch up Victorian Samantha Gooden for 2020
THE Adelaide Thunderbirds have bolstered their shooting line-up with the addition of Samantha Gooden as a permanent replacement player for the 2020 Suncorp Super Netball season. Having lost Maria Folau at the end of 2019 and youngster Sasha Glasgow suffering a devastating ACL injury towards the latter half of the season the Thunderbirds were in […]
