Vixens strike back at high-flying Lightning
THE Melbourne Vixens were looking to fight their way back to premiership contention this week after some average weeks on the track, and bite back they did – against one of the premiership favourites, no less. Coming into this match it looked like all the momentum was heading the Sunshine Coast Lightning’s way after some […]
SSN: Round 6 preview – Top four do battle
AFTER a ladder-busting Round 5, Round 6 of Suncorp Super Netball is sure to see some more big matchups and challenges for top spot. GIANTS Netball will come into this round with a point to prove against the Adelaide Thunderbirds who managed a win last week, while the matchup between Queensland Firebirds and West Coast […]
Swifts stun Vixens to snatch top spot in 10-goal win
NEW South Wales (NSW) Swifts have produced their best performance of the season to down a strong Melbourne Vixens team on the road on Sunday afternoon. The Swifts lost Sophie Garbin before the game, but following on from the weekend’s trend of injured sides getting up – with the Fever downing the Magpies and Lightning […]
Vixens stunned by undermanned Fever
IT was a blockbuster game between the West Coast Fever and Melbourne Vixens with neither side able to be separated at the final whistle. Both sides were neck and neck drawing the third and fourth quarter highlighting their intensity and pressure. It was clear that the Fever had a point to prove and they well […]
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 […]
Vixens outfox Thunderbirds in dominant display
THE Melbourne Vixens continued their hot form and stamped their authority on the competition with a 16-goal win over the Thunderbirds who could not keep up. Melbourne won all the bonus points and looked like a well-oiled machine the entire way down the court. After a disappointing loss last week, the Thunderbirds came out hard […]
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 […]
Team of the Week: SSN – Round 2
ROUND 2 of Suncorp Super Netball was a big one, with two teams getting a second win apiece to start the season while three teams still sit winless for 2019. The first draw of the year took place between Queensland Firebirds and Collingwood Magpies, while the Adelaide Thunderbirds could not back up their stellar start […]
Vixens make it two from two in a big win against the GIANTS at home
IN Kim Green’s 200th game the GIANTS came out with a real fire in the belly opening a two goal lead early in the first term but they were quickly overran by the Melbourne Vixens who proved to be too strong. The Vixens put out a dominant performance with slick ball movement down the court, […]
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 […]