Parmenter recognised with Rising Star award
IN her debut season GIANTS wing defence, Amy Parmenter claimed the Suncorp Super Netball Rising Star award winning from the likes of Cara Koenen, Kim Jenner and Tara Hinchliffe. Parmenter made a real splash for the GIANTS with her dynamic movement, strong drives and strength. After being trialled in centre, Parmenter migrated into wing defence […]
Netball Australia Award Predictions
WITH the Australian netball awards season quickly approaching we cast an eye over a host of potential players that could win the prestigious awards ranging from international level to the Australian Netball League (ANL). This article is purely based on opinion and how we perceive each player’s season to have panned out. Liz Ellis Diamond: […]
SSN Player focus: Kim Jenner
WHILE the Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) might be done and dusted for 2019, we will review a number of talented players who stepped up this year and take a look at just what they have to offer and how they can improve further. DOB: 27/02/1998 Height: 185cm Position: GD/GK Queensland Firebirds – Kim Jenner Season […]
Sky is the limit for Hinchliffe
A DIAMOND of the future, Queensland Firebirds defender Tara Hinchliffe was dropped right into the thick of it throughout the 2019 Suncorp Super Netball season with the 21-year-old tasked with the challenge to hold up the defence end. The young defender started playing netball at age seven, relishing the opportunity to get off the sidelines […]
Firebirds swoop on Vixens’ Venter
QUEENSLAND Firebirds have secured the first official signing from an opposition Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) club for the 2020 season, securing the services of Melbourne Vixens’ goaler Ine-Mari Venter for 2020. The signing meant the Firebirds have secured their line-up for 2020, investing in some young local talent while adding Venter into the mix. After […]
2019 SSN season team review: Queensland Firebirds
IT was a relatively unsuccessful year for the Queensland Firebirds who only managed one win for the season and came agonisingly close in a couple of other match-ups, registering two draws. Despite the challenging season there are plenty of positives to come out of 2019, with some young up-and-coming players making their way through the […]
2019 Australian Development Team & Squad
WITH a big season of international netball set to commence, the Australian Diamonds have released a Development Team and Squad consisting of 20 players. The side is dedicated to strengthening the Aussie stocks and fostering the talent of young up-and-coming players to become future Diamonds. Experienced heads Gabi Simpson, Kate Moloney and Emily Mannix have […]
Who could the Firebirds defence turn to in season 2020?
WITH the Queensland Firebirds lacking experience in defence, there are plenty of options to help create a formidable defensive unit with multiple players out of contract at seasons end. Although Tara Hinchliffe and Kim Jenner have plenty of promise, the Firebirds could benefit from having a more seasoned defender to help replace retiree Laura Clemesha. […]
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: 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 […]
