SSN: Round 4 preview – Injuries galore
WITH another big round of Suncorp Super Netball coming up this week, all eight sides will be looking to settle their starting lineups as the 2019 season starts to take shape. There are still two sides undefeated coming into Round 4, so their respective opposition will need a big boost to come out on top […]
Lightning triumph over the Firebirds in the Queensland derby
THE Sunshine Coast Lightning struck against their state rivals on the weekend, taking three bonus points in their 15-goal win against the Queensland Firebirds. The Firebirds went into the match without their captain Gabi Simpson after straining her hip at training forcing the late change. Without Simpson on court the Firebirds lacked that experience and […]
SSN: Round 3 preview – GIANT challenge for bottom of the ladder
ROUND 3 of Suncorp Super Netball is set to be one for the books, with some big matchups taking the court as teams battle for early dominance. With only one Saturday match again this week, all eyes will be on the Melbourne Vixens as they look to make it three from three as they take […]
ANL wash-up: Round 1 – Fury and Magpies start seasons with wins
WITH Round 1 of the Australian Netball League done and dusted the Tasmanian Magpies and Victorian Fury mirrored the performance of their Suncorp Super Netball counterparts. The Fury claimed two big wins while the Western Sting fought back to win against the Territory Storm after falling to them in the first match of the round. […]
Battle of the birds sees the first draw of 2019
IT did not take long for the first draw of the season to happen, with both the Collingwood Magpies and Queensland Firebirds unable to be separated. After a disappointing start to the season the Firebirds came out with a fire in the belly, pushing out to an eight-goal lead at half time before the Magpies […]
SSN: Round 2 preview – Grand Final rematch
ROUND 2 of Suncorp Super Netball is up this weekend, with a number of big matches set to make a dint on the competition. This week will see the grand final rematch between West Coast Fever and Sunshine Coast Lightning, with both sides coming into this matchup after Round 1 losses. Queensland Firebirds v. Collingwood […]
Team of the Week: SSN – Round 1
THE opening round of Suncorp Super Netball saw some big wins and surprises to start the year, with the Adelaide Thunderbirds getting their first win in 27 matches, while the two 2018 grand finalists in Sunshine Coast Lightning and West Coast Fever both lost their first match of the season. Collingwood Magpies had three players […]
Player focus: Vixens vs. Firebirds
IN the first game of the 2019 season the Melbourne Vixens flexed their muscles with a big win over the Firebirds. We attended the match and took notes on one player from each side, analysing their influence on the court. VIXENS: TEGAN PHILIP By: Sophie Taylor Goal attack, Tegan Philip is a veteran for the […]
Tips and Tricks: Round 1
VICTORIA dominated while two teams caused upsets in the first round of Suncorp Super Netball for 2019, as new-look teams took the court for their first official hitout. Saturday’s double header played out as expected with the Melbourne Vixens walking away 12-goal winners over the Queensland Firebirds. The Collingwood Magpies dismantled the Sunshine Coast Lightning […]
Queensland Firebirds Season Preview
WITH the return of netball great, Laura Geitz the Queensland Firebirds flexed their muscles in 2018 taking some big scalps finishing third after a solid start. But the Firebirds were unable to bring that intensity in the finals knocked out in the first round against eventual premiers. Looking ahead to 2019 the Firebirds have maintained […]
