Lightning cause upset of the season over Vixens
THE Sunshine Coast Lightning have pulled off the upset of the season, defeating the Melbourne Vixens 71-58, handing the Vixens their first loss of the season. The first half was much more even than their respective ladder positions would have suggested. An attacking error saw the Vixens steal a goal from a Lightning centre pass […]
Undermanned Magpies on the board in 2022
DESPITE losing two of their shooters on the eve of the match, a stellar performance from inclusion Nyah Allen has seen Collingwood Magpies put their first win on the board for 2022, defeating the Sunshine Coast Lightning by 10 goals. It was goal for goal for much of the opening first five minutes, but then […]
Lightning clip Thunderbirds in nail biter
DESPITE an injury concern, Laura Scherian had a 100th Super Netball match to remember, as her Sunshine Coast Lightning side defeated the Adelaide Thunderbirds to earn their first win of the season. In doing so, the Lightning denied the Thunderbirds the chance of a 3-0 start for the first time in their history. It was […]
Super Netball Preview Round 3 – Packed week begins
THIS weekend’s action in the Suncorp Super Netball competition starts a big week for all teams, where they will all play three games in the space of just a few days. For the moment though, let us take a look at what is in store for Round 3 of the competition. Melbourne Vixens vs GIANTS […]
Firebirds the toast of Queensland as they win derby
QUEENSLAND Firebirds have won the Queensland derby and were able to right the wrongs of Round 1, defeating cross state rivals Sunshine Coast Lightning by 28 goals. The Lightning were dealt a huge blow pre match when captain Steph Wood was ruled out due to Covid. She was replaced in the side by Lightning training […]
West Coast running at Fever pitch in stellar win
WEST Coast Fever have started their season in the ideal fashion, beating the Sunshine Coast Lightning in a high-scoring affair in Perth 82-63. The Fever raced out to a bit of an early lead, and although the Lightning were able to peg it back a bit the Fever extended it back out again at the […]
2022 Team Girls Cup: Round 2 & 3 wrap
IT was a massive day at Parkville with another eight games of Team Girls Cup action, and the finalists decided for today’s last four games. All the Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) sides could take something from the day, with Melbourne Vixens and West Coast Fever finishing top in their respective Pools. POOL A: It was […]
2022 Team Girls Cup: Round 1 wrap
AFTER a pandemic induced hiatus, the Team Girls Cup is back and underway for 2022. Night one of the tournament saw plenty of exciting netball for fans to enjoy, and even a draw for good measure. Day one winners were the West Coast Fever, Melbourne Vixens and Adelaide Thunderbirds. NSW Swifts (43) drew with Sunshine […]
2022 Quad Series team review: Australia
REIGNING Quad Series champion Australia was able to claim a memorable win in the 2022 edition, getting up with a stunning last quarter to defeat England in the final. There was plenty to like about the Diamonds’ series, with consistent performances each match, and a showcase of fresh faces, as well their reminder to the […]
2022 Netball Team of the Quad Series
THE fans have had their say on who deserves to make the 2022 Netball Team of the Quad Series. Yesterday, netball fans were invited to produce their own Team of the Series for the recent Quad Series, with seven starters and three bench players. The three bench players would include one defender, one midcourter and […]
