Team of the Week: SSN – Round 1
THE opening round of Suncorp Super Netball saw some big wins and surprises to start the year, with the Adelaide Thunderbirds getting their first win in 27 matches, while the two 2018 grand finalists in Sunshine Coast Lightning and West Coast Fever both lost their first match of the season. Collingwood Magpies had three players […]
Thunderbirds claim nail-biting win over grand finalists West Coast Fever
THE Adelaide Thunderbirds clinched their first win since 2017 and showed that they are a real threat in this year’s competition. It was a relatively high scoring match filled with plenty of big contests with the Thunderbirds narrowly edging out the West Coast Fever by one goal (61-60). The Fever started hot with their connections […]
Tips and Tricks: Round 1
VICTORIA dominated while two teams caused upsets in the first round of Suncorp Super Netball for 2019, as new-look teams took the court for their first official hitout. Saturday’s double header played out as expected with the Melbourne Vixens walking away 12-goal winners over the Queensland Firebirds. The Collingwood Magpies dismantled the Sunshine Coast Lightning […]
Adelaide Thunderbirds Season Preview
THE 2018 season was a tricky year for the Adelaide Thunderbirds who failed to win a game and only managed to secure a couple of bonus points. But with a big offseason of recruiting, the Thunderbirds could pose a real threat if they can establish strong connections down the court. The Thunderbirds said goodbye to […]
Points to take from the #TeamGirls Cup
THERE was plenty to take away from the weekend’s pre-season competition with many of the teams unveiling a new look, while others did not live up to the hype. Magpies finally living up to the ‘dream team’ Coming off an underwhelming season the Magpies took out the inaugural #TeamGirls Cup on the weekend. Collingwood were […]
Young Guns star in #TeamGirls Cup
THERE was a lot to like about the pre-season #TeamGirls Cup with plenty of youngsters and up and coming players proving their worth and putting their hand up to star in the Suncorp Super Netball season this year. Collingwood goal attack Gabrielle Sinclair dominated in the goal circle thanks to her lovely shots, impressive timing […]
Lightning strikes, Swifts impress and Vics claim wins in Team Girls Cup
WITH one day of games down and another to come, there were plenty of terrific team and individual performances in the Suncorp Super Netball’s Team Girls Cup. The pre-season tournament was designed as a hitout for all eight clubs with two groups of four playing off against each other, with the top side from each […]
Thunderbird set to star in the North
WHEN the ANZ Premiership returns for 2019, it will have lured long time Thunderbirds training partner Charlee Hodges. The 21 year-old shooter is set to journey across the ditch for an opportunity to play with the Northern Stars who are littered with big names across the court. With some seriously impressive speed and an insatiable hunger […]
Australian Netball League: Season Review
THE Australian Netball League (ANL) plays a big role in providing the Suncorp Super Netball League with access to players as each club has a direct correlation with an ANL team. The ANL allows for players to be elevated to the elite level if needed and is imperative in setting up a competitive league. […]
