2021 Constellation Cup preview: Ferns and Diamonds suit up for first time since 2019
INTERNATIONAL netball finally returns for the trans-Tasman nations this afternoon, as the Australian Diamonds and New Zealand Silver Ferns hit the court for the first time in well over a year, and gear up for a huge four-match Constellation Cup series. Whilst the series is usually hosted evenly between the two nations, due to ongoing […]
Who will get the starting goal attack position for the Diamonds?
THE 2021 Constellation Cup is only days away and boasting a new and inexperienced shooting line the Diamonds have a number of options to keep the Silver Ferns on their toes. With three debutants named in the side there are plenty of moving parts when looking at the Diamonds shooting circle but one thing that […]
Koenen has her eye on the prize in debut Diamonds tour
A NEW ERA of Diamonds is set to be unleashed when Australia takes on New Zealand in the Constellation Cup in March. Littered with fresh faces across the court, newcomer Cara Koenen sees this as an opportunity to “create something a little bit different” for the Diamonds given the youth across the squad. Having developed […]
Diamonds announce squad for 2021 Constellation Cup
IN a look to the future the Australian Diamonds have announced their squad for the upcoming Constellation Cup series with a number of new faces joining the fray. Boasting a mix of seasoned campaigners, returnees and youngsters the Diamonds will be hoping to keep their winning record intact against New Zealand as they partake in […]
SSN: Update of finalised squads for 2021 season
ALTHOUGH there is just over a week to play out in the Suncorp Super Netball signing period a number of clubs have finalised their lists for the 2021 season. Queensland Firebirds were relatively quick to secure their 10-player roster as were the NSW Swifts. Both the Sunshine Coast Lightning and Collingwood Magpies finalised their squads […]
2020 SSN stats: Attack
ALTHOUGH the Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) season is over, there is still plenty of analysis to be done. The first area of the court that we will delve into is the shooting circle, discussing the league’s most prolific and accurate shooters while also assessing who did the most damage from the super shot range. GOAL […]
2020 NSW Swifts: Season review
WITH the Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) season done and dusted Draft Central takes a look back at the year that was for each team, where they went wrong, improvements and hopes for the 2021 season. It has been an unconventional season to say the least with a condensed season, rolling subs, introduction of the super […]
SSN Stats wrap: Semi-finals
TWO huge battles waged during the first round of 2020 Suncorp Super Netball finals, with the Melbourne Vixens propelled straight into the grand final. The Vixens were convincing against the Sunshine Coast Lightning, dominating much of the contest while the West Coast Fever mounted a solid comeback against the NSW Swifts, knocking the reigning premiers […]
Suncorp Super Netball – Five talkings points: Semi-finals
WITH the first round of finals done and dusted there were plenty of talking points to come out of the two games. The NSW Swifts’ loss saw them bundled out of the finals while the Melbourne Vixens’ 16-goal victory showcased why they are premiership favourites. A couple of youngsters also stepped up to the plate, […]
Fever come from behind to knock out reigning premiers
IT was always expected to be a huge battle between the West Coast Fever and NSW Swifts and the elimination final did not disappoint with both teams having their time to shine.The Fever maintained pressure at both ends for an excellent second half, defeating the reigning premiers 67-62 to head through to the preliminary final […]
