Sharp shooter taking advantage of opportunities
YOU would think being 5’10 would be tall. In general yes, but this day in the age of netball, that is seen as being on the shorter side, especially as a shooter. Nowadays you see 6 ‘5 shooters like Grace Nweke, Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard and Caitlin Bassett. Jess Tetley has figured out how to turn her […]
Vixens eye off second SSN title in three seasons
THE past few years have been one eventful rollercoaster of emotions for the Melbourne Vixens. After tasting the highest of highs with a flag in 2020, they experienced the lowest of lows in 2021, finishing wooden spooners. But, a mere 12 months later things are very different for the Vixens. They finished on top and […]
SSN Mid Season Report Cards
IT is officially halfway through the 2022 Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) season, so it is time to take a look at where everyone sits on the ladder, and how the back half of their season might look. 8th – NSW Swifts – 2 wins The reigning champions have had a season they would rather forget […]
Suncorp Super Netball Season Preview: Melbourne Vixens
The 2022 Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) season is almost upon us, so it is time to take a look at each of the contenders for the upcoming season and what 2022 might have in store for them. Next up, the Melbourne Vixens. Season 2021 Ladder: 8thWin-loss: 2-12Percentage: 86% 2021 was always going to be a struggle for the […]
2021 SSN: Season review – Melbourne Vixens
THE 2021 Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) season has come to a close with the focus now on the off-season and next year. Draft Central takes a look at each teams respective season with the first team under the microscope the Melbourne Vixens. Ladder: 8th Win-loss: 2-12 Percentage: 86% It was always going to be a […]
Moloney keen to keep competitive spirit alive to end season on a positive note
SUNCORP Super Netball’s (SSN) reigning premiers fate was sealed last Thursday night, with the Melbourne Vixens going down to the West Coast Fever, ruling them out of contention for the finals. Despite the devastating blow, Vixens captain Kate Moloney continues to demonstrate her resilient spirit that has made her the star and leader that she […]
2021 SSN Preview: Round 1
THE Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) season kicks off this Saturday, with Round 1 shaping up with some exciting matches across the board. Audiences will see some familiar faces as well as a number of newbies take to the court, with the opening game a grand final replay showdown. Melbourne Vixens vs. West Coast Fever Saturday, […]
2021 SSN Preview: Melbourne Vixens
THE Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) season has swung around once again with teams shaping up for an exciting year of netball. Having played through a global pandemic last season, the 2021 campaign will be hoping to restore a bit of normality to the netball world as the eight sides compete for that all-elusive premiership. Coach: […]
Player in Focus: Mwai Kumwenda
AS 2020’s Grand Final MVP, Mwai Kumwenda is a force to be reckoned with. The 31-year-old shooter from Malawi has certainly made a name for herself not only here in Australia, but around the world. In the second last round of the 2018, Kumwenda’s season was ended early with a devastating knee injury. Following a […]
Casey Demons confident for big 2021 after year off
AS the Victorian Netball League (VNL) gets back and up running after a year off, 2019 runners up Casey Demons are easing themselves back into elite level sport. “So our focus for the season, in preseason when we got them all there, was just for them to get to know each other, you know, do […]
