Lightning sharp against Thunderbirds to stay in touch with top two
OPENING up Wednesday night’s Suncorp Super Netball proceedings was a huge matchup between Adelaide Thunderbirds and Sunshine Coast Lightning. The Thunderbirds were hoping to close the gap on the ladder with a win, but the Lightning’s continuous intensity paid off for a six-goal 56-50 win, to stay in touch with the Vixens and Swifts at […]
Firebirds hold on in thriller against Thunderbirds
AFTER leading from the opening minutes of the game the Battle of the Birds went right down to the wire as Queensland Firebirds notched up their second win of the year in the final 10 seconds of the game (54-53). It was a pulsating finish to the game as the Thunderbirds threw everything they had […]
2020 Suncorp Super Netball preview: Round 8
ROUND 8 of the Suncorp Super Netball sees a number of ladder defining matches as the top four teams all go head to head and look to secure their spot. Meanwhile, Collingwood and Queensland continue their hunt for their second win of the season. Melbourne Vixens v. NSW Swifts Saturday, 29 August In a battle […]
Vixens flip the script in seven-goal win over Thunderbirds
IN a match that could have completely changed up the ladder, the final match of Suncorp Super Netball’s Round 7 saw a hard slog and an ugly win to the Melbourne Vixens, defeating Adelaide Thunderbirds by seven goals (50-43) in what was a much tighter contest than the final margin suggested. While last time the […]
SSN Momentum Shifts: Round 6
ROUND 6 of Suncorp Super Netball over the weekend saw some phenomenal matchups across all four games and some highly talented players take the court. The condensed fixture and introduction of rolling subs this year have seen plenty of young names already jump on the court and have a huge impact despite their lack of […]
Lightning defeat Thunderbirds to remain in top two hunt
THE final match of Suncorp Super Netball Round 6 saw a top four battle between Sunshine Coast Lightning and Adelaide Thunderbirds, with the two sides evenly matched for the most par,t but home court advantage and experience paying off for the Lightning in a 53-45 victory. A tight and somewhat error-ridden first quarter from both […]
Thunderbirds make history with inaugural win over Collingwood
IT was a history making performance from Adelaide Thunderbirds who claimed their first Suncorp Super Netball win over Collingwood Magpies (60-52). The Thunderbirds were hot from the opening whistle with their connections on song to put Collingwood on the back foot and forced into playing catch-up netball. Adelaide burst out of the blocks with their […]
2020 Suncorp Super Netball preview: Round 5
A SHORT turn around could work wonders for some teams while fatigue might start to kick in for others having only played two days ago. No team sits undefeated making for some exciting clashes across Round 5 as all eight sides hope to find some consistency and build some momentum. WEST COAST FEVER v. MELBOURNE […]
Thunderbirds topple first placed Vixens in come-from-behind win
ADELAIDE Thunderbirds stunned the Melbourne Vixens to secure their second win for the season and announce themselves as serious contenders for 2020 (54-47). It was a seesawing affair throughout with the Vixens holding the lead for majority of the match before a gallant Thunderbirds side wrestled back the momentum thanks to a dominant final term. […]
SSN Momentum shifts: Round 3
ROUND 3 played host to the first midweek games in Suncorp Super Netball history and once again saw some phenomenal matchups across all four games with some highly talented players taking the court. The condensed fixture and introduction of rolling subs this year has seen plenty of young names already jump on the court and […]
