NSW Swifts dash Lightning dreams of a three-peat
IT was a miraculous performance by the NSW Swifts who reigned supreme against the Lightning (47-64) to clench their first premiership since 2008. The win ended a five-game losing streak against the Lightning but most importantly gifted them with the trophy after a dominant 2019 season. From the first whistle, the battle was on with […]
SSN Preview: Grand Final – Sunshine Coast Lightning vs. NSW Swifts
COULD the Lightning do the unthinkable and claim a three-peat? With a premiership on the line expect both sides to leave nothing to chance. The Lightning are no strangers to the big dance winning the past two premierships but for the Swifts it will be the first time in Suncorp Super Netball history. Although the […]
SSN Head to Head: Grand Final
IN each round we will identify one key match-up, provide an in-depth analysis of both players and compare the two styles. SUNSHINE COAST LIGHTNING v. NSW SWIFTS Steph Wood (GA) v. Maddy Turner (GD) With a premiership on the line, both Steph Wood and Maddy Turner will want to bring their A-game to give their […]
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 Semi-finals preview: Lightning look to progress to grand final against Swifts
WITH a spot in the grand final up for grabs, both the Sunshine Coast Lightning and NSW Swifts will be vying to stake their claim and secure the win. In their past two encounters the Lightning have run out victors, albeit by two goals, showing their ability to prevail in tight contests while the Swifts […]
Lightning storm home to claim minor premiership
SUNSHINE Coast Lightning secured the minor premiership after a dominant performance against Adelaide Thunderbirds in the final game of the home and away season (58-37). Lightning walked away with seven points to snatch top spot from the NSW Swifts and claim rights to a home final while restricting the Thunderbirds to their lowest score to […]
Noeline Taurua reflects on stunning Lightning comeback
AFTER a gallant second half performance the Lightning fought back to run out victors by one goal against the Melbourne Vixens (55-56). Head coach, Noeline Taurua labelled the win as “massive considering [they] were down in the first half”. It was an incredibly tight game with both sides tussling hard to secure the win with […]
Lightning secure top spot after downing Vixens
IN a top-of-the-table clash it was the Sunshine Coast Lightning that claimed victory by one goal over the Melbourne Vixens (55-56). Both teams tussled hard to find their feet early and build some momentum throughout the match with the Vixens settling first but the Lightning did not back down silencing the Melbourne crowd. Despite an […]
SSN: Round 13 preview – Fourth spot up for grabs in big weekend
IN the penultimate round of the home and away season, there is plenty to play for in hope to secure prime position on the ladder. Both the Magpies and GIANTS are vying for fourth spot on the ladder, while the tussle for the top of the table will continue with the Lightning and Swifts hoping […]
Lightning outclass gallant GIANTS
A MERE four goals separated the Sunshine Coast Lightning and the GIANTS with the Lightning running out 56-60 victors in the end after a see-sawing encounter. The GIANTS got out to a handy lead in the opening few minutes of the first quarter before the Lightning wrestled back the momentum to kick start the constant […]
