Swifts secure grand final spot after demolishing Vixens
THE NSW Swifts have earned a spot in the 2019 Suncorp Super Netball Grand Final against the Sunshine Coast Lighting, after a stellar performance knocking the Melbourne Vixens out of the finals race (60-47). It was a fiery clash from the first whistle with both teams leaving nothing to chance but the Swifts were simply […]
SSN Head to Head: Preliminary Final
IN each round we will identify one key match-up, provide an in-depth analysis of both players and compare the two styles. The preliminary final sees two international stars in wing attack and wing defence face off for their respective sides. NSW SWIFTS v. MELBOURNE VIXENS Nat Haythornthwaite (WA) v. Renae Ingles (WD) There is plenty on […]
SSN Preview: Preliminary Final – NSW Swifts vs. Melbourne Vixens
BOTH the NSW Swifts and Melbourne Vixens will be fighting hard to win their way into the 2019 Suncorp Super Netball Grand Final. The Swifts have run out victorious in their past two encounters with the Vixens and will be hoping to keep that hot streak going. Despite struggling with form in the past couple […]
SSN Team of the Week: Semi-finals
THE Melbourne Vixens and Sunshine Coast Lightning dominated our Draft Central Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) Team of the Week credit to their impressive performance in the semi-finals. After a disappointing performance in the semi-finals both the Magpies and Swifts failed to have players nominated for this weeks team. GK: Emily Mannix (Melbourne Vixens) The Melbourne […]
Lightning three-peat on the cards
THE Lightning put the minor premiership curse to bed, running out 10-goal victors against the NSW Swifts (58-48) in the first semi-final. It was neck and neck early, with both sides contesting hard before the Sunshine Coast pulled away, exploiting the Swifts’ vulnerabilities at every turn. Lightning centre, Laura Langman set the tone within the […]
SSN Head to Head: Semi-Final – Lightning v. Swifts
IN each round we will identify one key match-up, provide an in-depth analysis of both players and compare the two styles. In the major semi-final we look at the midcourt battle between two talented centres. SUNSHINE COAST LIGHTNING v. NSW SWIFTS Laura Langman (C) v. Paige Hadley (C) In the first game of the semi-finals […]
NSW swiftly move onto finals after close encounter with Firebirds
NSW Swifts fans will be collectively sighing with relief after a heart-stopping one-goal win over Queensland Firebirds, 64-63. The teams might be pitted at opposite ends of the table, but with the Firebirds coming off their first win of the season last round, and the Swifts suffering a shock loss to Collingwood Magpies, the clash […]
SSN Round 14 Preview – Final round to determine minor premier
THE final round of 2019 has hit Suncorp Super Netball, with both Collingwood Magpies and GIANTS Netball still fighting for one spot in the top four while the title of minor premiers will be decided by this round’s results. The only position secured in the top four is the Melbourne Vixens in third, while all […]
SSN: Possible trade options heading into 2020
WITH the end of the season quickly approaching and the list of uncontracted players from each team officially announced we analyse what each side may look for heading into 2020 and which players could fill that role. FOR NOTIFICATIONS ON MORE NETBALL CONTENT, JOIN OUR NETBALL DRAFT CENTRAL FACEBOOK GROUP. Adelaide Thunderbirds: Beth Cobden Maria […]
Magpies triumph over NSW Swifts
THE Magpies claimed an emphatic win against ladder leaders NSW Swifts in Tasmania to keep their finals aspirations alive (64-56). Despite the impressive win, the Magpies’ victory was soured by an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury to speedster and playmaker Kelsey Browne midway through the second term. Collingwood came out with a real spring in […]
