2023 Netball World Cup review: Sri Lanka
SRI Lanka came into the 2023 Netball World Cup as an underdog and while there were some comparative strong performances ultimately the Asian nation finished last at the tournament. Luckily the team did not come away without a victory, defeating Barbados by four goals in the highlight of the nation’s tournament, but three-goal losses to […]
Singapore cracks through for first win
SINGAPORE has finally broken through for its first win over the tournament, scraping home against Sri Lanka in the second preliminary group stage by just three goals. The lowest ranked nation at the tournament way down in 28th, Singapore was able to knock off the 15th placed Sri Lanka in a thrilling, topsy-turvy contest, 55-52. […]
2023 Netball World Cup preview: Sri Lanka
THE 2023 Netball World Cup is almost here, and to help count down to the tournament, Rookie Me Central will be previewing all the competing teams and seeing how they might fare at the tournament. Today’s focus is on the Sri Lanka Lionesses. HISTORY OF SRI LANKA AT THE NETBALL WORLD CUP Sri Lanka’s first […]
2021 VNL Round 2 Preview
ROUND 2 of the Victorian Netball League commences tonight as both the Geelong Cougars and City West Falcons search for their first win of the season after a thrilling encounter last week. Casey Demons will be looking to make it two wins on the trot, as will North East Blaze. Boroondara Express vs. Casey Demons […]
2021 VNL Round 1 Preview
AS Round 1 the Victorian Netball League (VNL) 2021 season gets underway tonight, we take a look at the matchups we will see this week. It will be the first time these sides hit the court in over a year with the VNL season cancelled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown […]
VNL 2021: Game changers
THE Victorian Netball League (VNL) is almost back for 2021 and with that comes plenty of excitement. After missing out on playing in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this season will be a great opportunity for some young developing players and more experienced talent to take to the court and ply their trade. We […]
2021 VNL announces squad lists for upcoming season
THE Victorian Netball League (VNL) announced its squad lists yesterday, with just one month to go until Round 1. Reigning champions Geelong Cougars have signed their 2019 Best and Fairest and VNL’s 2019 MVP Julia Woolley, whose experience over her netball career will be a great asset to their goal circle. At the other end […]
Memorable Matches: Zimbabwe’s debut win at 2019 Netball World Cup
WITH netball taking a back seat to coronavirus in 2020, Draft Central is taking a look at memorable matches in world netball history. Next up is Zimbabwe’s debut win at the 2019 Netball World Cup, winning their first match of the tournament against Sri Lanka, well and truly putting a stamp on the competition in […]
Victorian Netball League: Preliminary Final – Casey charges toward first Grand Final
IN their inaugural season the Casey Demons claimed the unthinkable, running over the top of minor premiers City West Falcons by 19 goals (46-65) in the preliminary final. It was a tight tussle between both sides but accuracy to post proved crucial and ultimately won Casey the game, sitting at 92 per cent compared to […]
Victorian Netball League Preview: Preliminary Final
IN the standalone final of the week, City West Falcons take on Casey Demons in hope to secure a spot in the grand final. Both sides have shown that they know how to win and can do so convincingly making for an exciting battle. Prior to their loss in the semi-final, the Falcons had only […]