Tully’s terrific tales into paving her own way
IT is a game of perseverance. Challenging yourself and striving to achieve greatness. Going from never playing the game five years ago to now taking Victorian underage netball by storm. Wiradjuri woman Tully Bethune had no clue about netball until only a few years ago and she quickly found people to look up to. Two […]
Home grown talent wants to make the most of her time at Geelong
EVERYTHING was telling Kiahna Fallon to play basketball. Her dad played, and her auntie played for Australia, so it made sense. Coming from a sporty background, Fallon was spoilt for choices with her mum also playing netball growing up. Fallon first picked up a netball at 5-years-old then took a hiatus to pursue her original […]
2021 VNL Round 3 wrap: Casey Demons and Melbourne University remain undefeated
CASEY maintained its undefeated record in Round 3 of the Victorian Netball League (VNL), while Melbourne University Lightning also notched up their third straight win. It was a mixed bag of results with the round dictated by a number of blowouts and close encounters testament to the high quality netball on display. Geelong Cougars (71) […]
2021 VNL Round 2 wrap: North East Blaze and Casey Demons make it two from two
ROUND 2 of the Victorian Netball League Championship Division lived up to the expectations with exciting games happening at both Parkville and Melbourne Sports Aquatic Centre. Casey Demons and North East Blaze are the only sides that remain undefeated after two rounds, while both the Cougars and Falcons notched up their first wins of the […]
2021 VNL Round 1 wrap: City West Falcons and Geelong Cougars play out thrilling draw
AFTER a year-long hiatus the Victorian Netball League (VNL) returned last night and did not disappoint with a number of close shaves and stellar performances dictating the Championship Division. The reigning premiers, Geelong Cougars fought out a draw with City West Falcons as the Hawks just toppled the Southern Saints. However the final game of […]
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 […]
Top 15 SSN training partners: #4 Brooke Allan
WITH a number of netball leagues across the world being suspended due to COVID-19, the Draft Central team is taking a look at the top 15 training partners stepping up to the Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) plate in 2020. Inside the top five and in at number four is Collingwood defender Brooke Allan. With so […]
Top 15 SSN training partners: #6 Allie Smith
WITH a number of netball leagues across the world being suspended due to COVID-19, the Draft Central team is making a case for the top 15 training partners stepping up to the Suncorp Super Netball plate in 2020. Coming in at number six is Melbourne Vixens midcourter, Allie Smith. This countdown is purely opinion-based, taking […]
VIC M-League 2019: Men’s Premier Division Grand Final wrap – St Therese win in overtime
A MASSIVE season of Men’s Premier Division action came to a head on Wednesday night, with premiership favourites, Geelong Cougars challenged every step of the way by St Therese after they finished top of the ladder once more. The Saints chewed up Geelong’s back-to-back finals hopes, however, keeping ahead of the Cougars at every turn […]
Player Focus: VNL Grand Final
THE grand final of the 2019 Victorian Netball League brought plenty of excitement with the Geelong Cougars defeating Casey Demons for their inaugural VNL Championship title. We attended the match and took notes on one player from each side, analysing their impact on the match. Brooke Allan (Geelong Cougars) The goalkeeper had no easy opposition […]
