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VNL Round 5 preview: Top two clash highlights round

A TOP two clash between the undefeated Geelong Cougars and second placed Melbourne University Lightning is the highlight of a blockbuster Victorian Netball League (VNL) Round 5 action. The Cougars have passed every test thrown at the them, sitting 4-0 at the top of the VNL Championship ladder, with a massive percentage of 166.67. They […]

VIC M-League wrap: Mixed Premier Division – Round 13

ROUND 13 saw plenty of excitement brewing for the penultimate round of Mixed Premier Division for the season, with the top four almost settled unless something massive happens in the final round of the season. Parkville Panthers proved their dominance in their final home and away match for the season, defeating Valley Wolves by 35 […]

VIC M-League 2019: Mixed Premier Division preview – Round 7

ROUND 7 of Mixed Premier League is set to be a big one, with two sides more than ruling the competition as we reach the halfway point of the season. This round will see a number of big matches with the top four battling it out once more while DDNA have the bye. VIC M-League […]

VIC M-League 2019: Mixed Premier Division preview – Round 1

WITH the Victorian Netball League done and dusted and the Suncorp Super League in its finals run over the next few weeks, all eyes turn to the Victorian Mens and Mixed Netball Association (VMMNA). 17 teams will compete across the two Premier League divisions on Wednesday evenings at the State Netball and Hockey Centre in […]

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 […]

Victorian Netball League: Geelong Cougars claim their inaugural Championship title

WITH both teams fighting for their first premiership it was the Geelong Cougars that broke their hoodoo with a 14-goal victory over the Casey Demons (69-55). In their inaugural season the Casey Demons well and truly showcased that they have the skill and intent to put on a show but simply could not match the […]

Victorian Netball League: Grand Final Preview

AFTER a stellar performance against City West Falcons, the Casey Demons earnt a spot in the grand final against Geelong Cougars. The Cougars secured their spot in the semi-final with a strong performance against the Falcons. Both teams have hit their stride at the right time with the Demons hoping to claim their first premiership […]

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 […]

Victorian Netball League Semi-Finals: Casey Demons run down tired Blaze

North-East Blaze (54) defeated by Casey Demons (70) IT was a slow start to Casey Demons’ inaugural VNL finals run, with the side having plenty of difficulty early against the defensive pressure of North-East Blaze losing the first term by a single goal. However the side came back with a phenomenal 20 goals to 14 […]

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