2021 SSN Preview: Round 8
ROUND 8 of the Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) season will be a split round played over two weekends. With everyone having played each other, the teams will return to play their Round 1 opponents. The Sunshine Coast Lightning cemented their top spot position over the weekend, with the West Coast Fever hot on their heels. […]
Five things we learnt: Round 7
WEST Coast Fever continued their winning ways making it seven on the trot while the GIANTS fell to their third consecutive loss credit to a strong performance from the Adelaide Thunderbirds. In this series, Draft Central will look at five key learnings from the round whether it be consistent themes or standout performances. No one […]
Lightning secure top spot
THE Sunshine Coast Lightning have cemented their top spot on the Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) ladder, defeating the GIANTS in a nail-biter (52-58). Unfortunately for GIANTS coach, Julie Fitzgerald, her milestone 350th game was a disappointing one, with both sides competing hard but not cleanly, and keeping fans on their edge of their seats into […]
2021 SSN Preview: Round 7
ANOTHER huge round of Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) is set to go ahead this weekend, with Round 7 seeing the Melbourne derby – played interstate due to Victorian restrictions – as three matches play out on Saturday afternoon and just one game is set for Sunday across the rearranged fixture. GIANTS Netball vs. Sunshine Coast […]
Firebirds shake off Lightning in Queensland derby
THE third matchup of Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) Round 6 was a huge battle between Sunshine Coast Lightning and Queensland Firebirds, with the Firebirds getting the chocolates in this one credit to a huge opening half of action, eventually claiming the 61-52 victory. Whilst the Lightning had their moments, the Firebirds came out hunting from […]
2021 SSN Preview: Round 6
ROUND 6 of the Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) season gets underway this weekend, with the GIANTS still looking comfortable with their top spot position. The Adelaide Thunderbirds are now the only team yet to find a win, while Fever are creeping higher and higher up the ladder despite their negative point start. We preview the […]
Lightning steal win over fired-up Thunderbirds
ROUND 5 of Suncorp Super Netball action began with a bang on Saturday, and Sunday’s opening contest would be no less intense as the Adelaide Thunderbirds pushed the Sunshine Coast Lightning all the way in another close encounter. While the Thunderbirds took charge on home turf after a trailing the first quarter in a seesawing […]
Defensive showcase as Lightning bounce back
IT was a physical battle from the get-go between the Sunshine Coast Lightning and NSW Swifts, with a real defenders game playing out between the two sides. Even at the first break with just a goal between them at the main change, the Lightning took control in the second half to claim a four goal […]
2021 SSN Round 4 – Head to head
WITH three rounds of Suncorp Super Netball action down and an indicator of form now in place for all eight teams, our Round 4 head to head will delve into an intriguing battle between a couple of Australian Diamonds in Cara Koenen and Sarah Klau. Whilst neither the Lightning or Swifts have any shortage of talent and […]
2021 SSN Preview: Round 4
ROUND 4 of the Suncorp Super Netball 2021 season gets underway this weekend. The GIANTS are sitting comfortably at the top of the ladder without a loss, while the Thunderbirds and the Vixens are yet to have a win. We preview the entire round of action to come. Collingwood Magpies vs. Queensland Firebirds Saturday, May […]
