Moloney excited for grand final challenge
IT is safe to say that that 2020 Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) has not gone to plan for many teams, but despite all the hardships and global pandemic, two teams in the Melbourne Vixens and West Coast Fever have pushed through the difficulties and come out the other side, set to hit the court on […]
Suncorp Super Netball preview: Grand final
IT all comes down to this as both Melbourne Vixens and West Coast Fever search for their first Suncorp Super Netball premiership on Sunday. The 2020 season has been unconventional to say the least with a condensed fixture and clubs forced to stay in a hub in Queensland to make the season viable, meaning a […]
Bruce: West Coast Fever have one eye on the prize
PLAYING in her second grand final in three seasons, West Coast Fever captain Courtney Bruce is gearing up for the big clash on Sunday against minor premiers Melbourne Vixens. Although the 2018 grand final did not go to plan, falling short to Sunshine Coast Lightning, the captain is determined to not dwell on the past […]
SSN Stats wrap: Semi-finals
TWO huge battles waged during the first round of 2020 Suncorp Super Netball finals, with the Melbourne Vixens propelled straight into the grand final. The Vixens were convincing against the Sunshine Coast Lightning, dominating much of the contest while the West Coast Fever mounted a solid comeback against the NSW Swifts, knocking the reigning premiers […]
Vixens book inaugural spot in Super Netball grand final
THE Melbourne Vixens are the first team into the 2020 Suncorp Super Netball grand final after defeating Sunshine Coast Lightning 63-47. It was a complete and utter demolition job by the minor premiers, with their sheer ball speed and full court defensive pressure causing all sorts of chaos for the Lightning. An early turnover from […]
2020 Suncorp Super Netball preview: Semi-finals
A HUGE 2020 Suncorp Super Netball season has culminated in this week’s semi-finals, with a highly even series set to begin. While the Melbourne Vixens have not lost to any of the other teams in the finals, West Coast Fever came very close to victory against the minor premiers and defeated both of the other […]
Suncorp Super Netball: Best attack heading into finals
HEADING into finals, Draft Central assess the best attacking unit of the four teams set to take part in the postseason proceedings. When determining the best shooting combinations it will take into consideration elements such as goals for, accuracy, offensive rebounds and attempts across the 14 rounds of Suncorp Super Netball. #1 West Coast Fever […]
Who could fill the shoes of Caitlin Thwaites and Tegan Philip?
THE recent announcement surrounding the retirement of Melbourne Vixens shooting sensations Caitlin Thwaites and Tegan Philip is set to leave a major hole in the Vixens frontline in season 2021. Philip is the most capped Vixens player with 131 games to her name and has been a focal point in their line-up for the past […]
Vixens reign supreme in minor semi-final preview
THE top two clash lived up to the hype as the Melbourne Vixens and Sunshine Coast Lightning battled it out in a precursor to the major semi-final next week. It was an enthralling battle, however it was the minor premiers that flexed their muscles in the final term to run out four-goal victors (58-54). The […]
2020/21 Diamonds Squad list released
THE 2020/21 Australian Diamonds Squad list has been released this morning, with plenty of returning names in the mix and a couple of newbies to the fray. While players with continued injuries in Kelsey Browne and Ash Brazill are missing from the squad, Liz Ellis Diamond winner Gretel Bueta has still been named despite missing […]
