Showing posts for: Romelda Aiken
SSN After the Fact: Briony Akle

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 interviewee is NSW Swifts’ coach Briony Akle, who chatted with us after […]

Superior Swifts dispose of Pies

THE NSW Swifts have absolutely demolished the Collingwood Magpies to win 85 goals to 56. Starting with a dominant back end to the second term from the Swifts, that seemed to break the Magpies as the Swifts dominated and cruised from there and Collingwood could not keep up. Thanks to some strong work in defence, […]

Fever heartbreak again as Swifts pinch nail-biter

NSW Swifts have pinched an epic win over the West Coast Fever, winning by one goal with dying second goal.  In what must be feeling like deja vu for those in green, it was tight for much of the match but the Swifts grabbed the 65-64 win at the very last possible opportunity.  With both […]

2023 SSN | Round 9 preview: More close calls to come

AFTER a weekend where the combined margin across the four Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) games was 15 points, the next set of fixtures promises plenty more close clashes. Though surprises may be in store yet, it is safe to say there will be plenty of entertainment this weekend.  The ladder at the moment is just […]

2023 SSN | Round 8 preview: Back half of season arrives

THIS weekend officially signals the start of the back end of the 2023 Suncorp Super Netball season, but like in a truly entertaining game of netball, it is hard to predict what will happen by the time the final whistle is blown on the season. This weekend sees all four games on the east coast […]

The thrillers keep coming for Swifts

NSW Swifts have pulled off a solid comeback to defeat the Melbourne Vixens by one goal. 67-66 in Sydney last night. Melbourne Vixens went into the last quarter in a dominant position, but the Swifts never gave up and worked their way back into the match and thanks to a clutch moment from an unlikely […]

SSN Stats Zone: Round 5 2023 Edition

WE are just over a month into the 2023 Suncorp Super Netball season, so it is time to take a look at the individual player stats and who are leading some of the key areas. REBOUNDS OFFENSIVE Romelda Aiken – 22 Donnell Wallam – 21 Shimona Nelson – 17 Cara Koenen – 12 Mwai Kumwenda […]

Nifty Swifts on the board in 2023

ROMELDA Aiken-George had a milestone match to remember, after her NSW Swifts got the win 74-72 over her old side the Queensland Firebirds. The Firebirds were the better side for much of the game, but fell away in the last quarter to ultimately hand the Swifts the win, but staged a bit of a comeback […]

Hot Pies start season with a bang

COLLINGWOOD has started its Suncorp Super Netball season of with a bang, dominating early and holding off a fast finishing NSW Swifts to win 71-63. After a tight start to the match, the Magpies blew the game open then survived a comeback from the Swifts side to take the win. The Swifts were the ones […]

Three Questions With: Super Netball Commentators

ON the eve of yet another huge Suncorp Super Netball Season, it is time to hear some season predictions from some of the people who know the game best. At the recent league Season Launch, questions were posed to three of the most familiar faces in Australian commentary circles – Bianca Chatfield, Sue Gaudion and […]

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