Toeava taking things one step at a time ahead of grand final
THE Northern Mystics crept their way up the ladder in season 2021 and ended the home and away season with a bang to steal top spot and safe passage into the ANZ Premiership Grand Final. One player that has been a lynchpin and a key reason for the Mystics’ success this season is wing attack […]
Richardson looking to build on Magpies consistency in 2021
FINISHING the 2020 Suncorp Super Netball season as wooden spooners, the Collingwood Magpies have had a better start this season, currently sitting at 5th on the ladder – a position which coach Nicole Richardson is happy with for the time being. “If you look at the top four teams (GIANTS, Lightning, Swifts and Fever), they’ve […]
Nicole Richardson appointed Magpies head coach for 2021
IN a big day for Collingwood Magpies supporters and netball fans alike, Nicole Richardson has been handed the reins for the 2021 Suncorp Super Netball season, with the former assistant coach stepping up to head coach honours ahead of the upcoming season. While former head coach Rob Wright fostered some solid connections and exciting prospects […]
SSN Updates: This week’s movers and changers
A HUGE week in the netball world has seen some big player movements erupt prior to the signing period opening and a couple of coaches exploring other options next season. We take a look at the week that was and how the announcements could affect the competition. **Note: Suncorp Super Netball is yet to announce […]
Who could replace Rob Wright?
WITH Collingwood and Rob Wright parting ways it begs the question who could replace the head coach? A tactical mastermind, Wright spent three years at the club making the step up to head coach in 2019 but was faced with a number of off-season changes in 2020. Kim Ravaillion and April Brandley both announced their […]
Draft Central Courtside Comments: Round 11 – Mel Bragg
EACH week the Draft Central team will focus on one Suncorp Super Netball player across the round and take a look at their individual highlights, key moments and improvements across their match. Our Round 10 focus is Collingwood Magpies’ Mel Bragg, with the wing defence holding down a regular spot on court credit to her […]
Draft Central Courtside Comments: Round 4 – Molly Jovic
EACH round the Draft Central team will focus on one Suncorp Super Netball player across the round and take a look at their individual highlights, key moments and improvements across their match. Our Round 4 focus is Collingwood Magpies’ Molly Jovic who has had a solid start to her debut season and continued to shine […]
Side by side the Magpies march to finals
WITH finals on the line the Collingwood Magpies rose to the occasion defeating the Melbourne Vixens by 11 goals (58 – 47) at Melbourne Arena on Sunday. The Magpies needed to win at least three quarters and the match by seven goals or more to steal fourth place on the ladder from the Giants and […]
Magpies overcome the Fever in Perth
THE Collingwood Magpies stayed in the hunt for finals with a six-goal victory over the West Coast Fever, 57-63. Collingwood were without Head Coach Rob Wright who was unable to travel due to an illness in the family, leaving assistant coaches Nicole Richardson and Kate Upton in charge of the Pies. Despite the final margin […]
Winless side causes GIANT upset
AFTER being touted as premiership favourites, the Collingwood Magpies were simply overran by the GIANTS who had a point to prove at home. Though it took a while for the GIANTS to kick into gear, they stood strong and applied good pressure to run away eight goal winners (58-50). Caitlin Bassett set the tone for […]
