Fever make it two from two against Lightning
THE top four battle well and truly lived up to the hype in the opening stanza as the Sunshine Coast Lightning had the early ascendancy before West Coast put the pedal to the metal running out 20-goal victors (72-52). Neck and neck to start the contest, the Fever simply proved too strong across the court […]
Lightning strikes back at GIANTS in tight contest
IT was a rematch of the 200th Suncorp Super Match to open Sunday’s proceedings, with both sides hungry to go one better than their controversial last outing. Early messiness and inaccuracy from the GIANTS saw a shaky start seemingly pay off against the Lightning, and while the Lightning were far cleaner and efficient, the GIANTS […]
Firebirds defeat Swifts in huge four-quarter effort
THE Queensland Firebirds executed a huge victory over the reigning premiers NSW Swifts on Saturday afternoon, dominating all throughout the contest and flying down court with newfound confidence. While the Swifts had their chances, the Firebirds were clinical and put on a show across the court, coming away with a magnificent 13-goal victory (77-64). An […]
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 […]
Vixens collect GIANT win to continue ladder-leading ways
JUST nine days on from their first battle of the season, GIANTS Netball hosted Melbourne Vixens in what was really a make or break for the GIANTS if they wanted to put pressure on the top four, but it was the Vixens that ran away with a percentage-boosting 20-goal victory (73-53). In Jamie-Lee Price’s 100th […]
GIANTS dominate the Magpies in a huge come-from-behind victory
THE GIANTS have kept themselves in contention for the finals following a much-needed win over the Collingwood Magpies in Round 8 of the Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) yesterday. After a commanding opening quarter from the Victorian side, the GIANTS launched a counter attack through Jo Harten’s long bomb shooting and eventually came out on top. […]
Vixens continue stellar form with three-goal win over Swifts
A HUGE table-topping clash opened Round 9 of Suncorp Super Netball, with the Melbourne Vixens and NSW Swifts going head-to-head for the first time this season and the Sargeant-McKinnis Cup. There was a lot on the line for both teams heading into this matchup, with both the Swifts and Vixens hoping to continue their respective […]
2020 SSN – Head to head: Rounds 8/9
IN each round of Suncorp Super Netball we will identify key match-ups, provide an analysis of players and compare the two styles. This week’s head to head sees a couple of tough captains in Firebirds’ Gabi Simpson and Thunderbirds’ Chelsea Pitman do battle on Sunday afternoon. QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS v. ADELAIDE THUNDERBIRDS Gabi Simpson (WD) v. […]
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 […]
Swifts power through final quarter against Lightning
THE NSW Swifts exacted revenge over the Sunshine Coast Lightning following an earlier loss to the Lightning this season, to run home seven-goal victors in what was a seesawing affair (61-54). Holding the lead at half-time the Lightning simply could not maintain that level of intensity as the Swifts elevated their attacking play and boosted […]
