New position means new learnings for Sligar
A HEAD knock was the burden of all evil that sent shockwaves through the Australian Fast5 camp. Kim Jenner was ruled out of the remainder of the tournament leaving just two defenders for the reigning champs. But someone saved the day. Amy Sligar was popped in the relatively unfamiliar position of goal defence for the […]
Australia names Fast5 Squad
THE FIRST Australian team of the international season has been announced, with the squad for the Fast5 World Series announced this morning. A list of 10 players has been revealed, with the Swifts and Fever the only SSN clubs not represented in the squad. Unsurprisingly the recently crowned champions the Adelaide Thunderbirds have the most […]
Mavericks stay in finals contention
THE FIGHT for top four spots continues to get closer and closer with only a few weeks left of the Super Netball regular season. In the latest round of action, Melbourne Mavericks moved one step closer to finals qualification, while the Thunderbirds, Swifts, and Fever also picked up wins. Adelaide Thunderbirds (73) defeated Melbourne Vixens […]
Vixens defence delivers in Melbourne Derby
ROUND 8 of the Suncorp Super Netball saw many players return from injury, some shine under the microscope and others crumble under the pressure. NSW Swifts (64) defeated by Sunshine Coast Lightning (66) This clash proved to be the battle of the coaches and who would take advantage of the players they had on the […]
Prediction Zone: 2024 Starting 7s – SSN Part 2
IT is time for part two of Rookie Me Cantral’s 2024 Suncorp Super Netball Round 1 starting 7 predictions. If you missed part one of this prediction series, click here. Melbourne Vixens GS: Sophie GarbinGA: Kiera AustinWA: Hannah MundyC: Kate MoloneyWD: Kate EddyGD: Jo WestonGK: Emily MannixI/C: Zara Walters, Mwai Kumwenda, Rudi Ellis Explanation The […]
SSN signings are done, but announcements are not
AFTER a chaotic few days, the Suncorp Super Netball signing period for the 2024 season is now complete. Yesterday was the deadline for clubs to have submitted all their signings, even though not everyone has quite finished announcing who their signings are. Check out below all the names that have been officially confirmed to be […]
Destined Vixen looks to take passion to the next level
THE Australian Netball Championships. The tournament that many aspiring netballers aim to showcase their athleticism in. When watching the seven day event, there were names people threw around for tournament MVP. Many notable names such as Sophie Fawns, Lucy Austin and Jordan Cransberg. It was Emily Andrew who took home the award. “It was like […]
2024 SSN Signings Catch Up – Edition 1
IT has been a chaotic few days in the world of the Suncorp Super Netball. But, it is finally signing season for the competition and already much of the picture is coming together. With just over 24 hours left in the signing period, let us take a look and see how everyone’s list is shaping […]
Good old Collingwood for one more time
COLLINGWOOD has ended its netball program on a huge high, defeating the highly touted Swifts Academy to win the 2023 Australian Netball Championships. The game started tight in Collingwood’s favour, but the Swifts were able to flip the script in the second and third term to take a six goal lead into the final change. […]
Swifts sad but proud of Grand Final efforts
ALTHOUGH clearly dejected after losing Saturday night’s Suncorp Super Netball Grand Final, the overwhelming sentiment of NSW Swifts’ trio Maddy Proud, Paige Hadley and coach Briony Akle was one of pride. Akle even said to her team post-match that “I’m proud of them.” “At the end of the day these are hard to win right? […]
