Wake up call drives Diamonds over the line
A SCARY start for the Australian Diamonds added fuel to the fire helping them break away in the second term and take the game by 47 goals (85-38) in front of some familiar faces in the Tonga Tala side. Many of the Tonga side play in some Australian and New Zealand leagues, so those players […]
2023 Netball World Cup preview: Australia
THE 2023 Netball World Cup is almost here, and to help count down to the tournament we here at Rookie Me Central will be previewing all the competing teams and seeing how they might fair at the tournament. Today’s preview is all about the reigning Commonwealth Games champions Australia. HISTORY OF AUSTRALIA AT THE NETBALL […]
Australia finally reveals World Cup squad
AFTER much hype, the Australian Diamonds have finally revealed their 12-player squad and three travelling reserves is for next month’s Netball World Cup. Led once again by skipper Liz Watson and vice-captain Steph Wood, there are ultimately not too many changes from the Quad Series winning side from earlier in the year. Ash Brazill’s netball […]
2023 SSN | Round 14 preview: One last shot at dream
AFTER a rollercoaster of a season, the final round of the 2023 Suncorp Super Netball season has arrived. Even though the minor premiership and the top four itself has been decided, the order is still well and truly up for grabs. The weekend’s action begins with a clash in Sydney between two of that top […]
Fever flourish against gigantic challenge
WEST Coast Fever returned to their premiership-winning form after a dominant 72-61 win over GIANTS Netball who challenged the Fever’s lead in the first half. The Fever now move to second on the ladder and challenge for a major semi-final position, crucial in earning a second chance if they fall short in the semi-final. The […]
2023 SSN | Round 13 preview: Finalists decided, but order is not
THE penultimate weekend in the Suncorp Super Netball regular season is upon us, and in the midst of much of the country enjoying a long weekend, this round is nice and spread out. The top four may also already be set, but the order of that finals crop is still to be determined, meaning the […]
2023 SSN | Round 12 preview: Potentially season defining weekend
THERE are three weeks left in the Suncorp Super Netball for 2023, but this weekend has the potential to be season defining if some results go a certain way. The weekend begins with possibly one of the most emotionally charged matches of the season. Collingwood will be hosting Adelaide in its last home match in […]
GIANTS grind out gutsy win
THE GIANTS have ground out a crucial 70-64 win over the Sunshine Coast Lightning in a crucial game for their top four hopes. It was a tough and tight tussle for much of the match, but the GIANTS pulled away at the right time to earn the win. The Lightning started strongly in the opening […]
SSN After the Fact: Matisse Letherbarrow
WELCOME to After the Fact, a new series here at Rookie Me Central, chatting to key figures in the Suncorp Super Netball post match and get their thoughts on the match that just transpired and the bigger issues in the game. This week’s chat is with GIANTS shooter Matisse Letherbarrow, who chatted after her side […]
Thunderbirds get one back at the GIANTS
THE Adelaide Thunderbirds have got one back on the GIANTS, defeating them 54-50 reverse the Round 4 result. In a game of swinging momentums, it was the Thunderbirds who ultimately stood tall and prevailed in a nail-biter. It was as tight as you could get in the opening passages of play, as teams traded blows […]