All-Time Dream Teams: Sophie Taylor vs. Taylah Melki
IN a battle of Draft Central writers and Centre Pass Podcast presenters, Sophie Taylor and Taylah Melki have compiled their respective “dream teams” consisting of players from across the globe both past and present. There are a few common players throughout but both have brought their own reasons to the table making for an interesting […]
Memorable matches: Silver Ferns defeat Diamonds in double extra-time – 2010 Commonwealth Games
WITH netball taking a back seat to coronavirus in 2020, Draft Central is taking a look back at memorable matches. Next up is the 2010 Commonwealth Games gold medal match in Delhi, India, which saw the 100th test match between the Australian Diamonds and New Zealand Silver Ferns finish in magnificent fashion. For many Australian […]
Netball fantasy teams: Commentators v. Coaches
WHILE now renowned for their presence off court whether it be behind a microphone or boundary side these commentators and coaches were once known for their on-court prowess. Both sides consist of former players from across the globe now turned media personalities or coaches whether it be assistant or head. To be eligible to make […]
Compare the Pair: Natasha Chokljat and Kim Green
THE Draft Central Compare the Pair series will aim to analyse two players from different Australian Diamonds eras, with the next showcasing midcourters, Natasha Chokljat and Kim Green. Two players with plenty of class and speed between them, Chokljat and Green have been some big highlights in the midcourt for the Diamonds in recent years. […]
Netball fantasy team: All-Star Vixens v. All-Star Swifts
THERE is no denying that over the years both the Melbourne Vixens and NSW Swifts have welcomed their fair share of star players and have played in some epic battles to ignite the Sargeant-McKinnis Cup. Therefore, Draft Central has decided to create a fantasy team taking into account players that have been at each respective […]
Compare the Pair: Sharelle McMahon v. Gretel Bueta (nee Tippett)
THE Draft Central Compare the Pair series will aim to analyse two players from different Australian Diamonds eras, with the next showcasing goal attacks Sharelle McMahon and Gretel Bueta (nee Tippett). Two gamechanging, explosive and recognisable names in the netball world, Sharelle McMahon and Gretel Bueta are polar opposites in their gameplay but both changed […]
Fantasy Head 2 Head – Australia vs. New Zealand 1990 to now
AUSTRALIA and New Zealand have been locked in their fair share of battles throughout history so Draft Central has combined the ultimate fantasy team combining players from the 1990 era to now. With a host of star players littered across the court it is hard to determine which country has the upper hand given both […]
Memorable matches: 1999 World Netball Championships final – Australia clinches third straight title in come-from-behind win
WITH netball taking a back seat to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Draft Central is taking a look at memorable matches in world netball history. First up is Australia’s come-from-behind win over New Zealand at the 1999 World Netball Championships – now known as the Netball World Cup – in Christchurch, New Zealand, which saw […]
Melbourne Vixens impress with back-to-back wins in Trans-Tasman Challenge
THE Trans-Tasman Challenge brought plenty of intrigue with both the Melbourne Vixens reigning supreme against ANZ Premiership sides, Northern Stars and Northern Mystics. The tournament proved to be a good opportunity for new recruits and young up and coming players to get some court time and iron out any issues ahead of the season. Northern […]
Top 5 Australian shooters from the 90s to now
THROUGHOUT Diamonds history there have been a host of star players in the goal circle. Since entering a new decade, we found it fitting to rank the top five shooters since 1990 to now. This is an opinion-based article based on the perceptions of the individual writer and how they rank against other goalers. With […]
