How to fit three into two – Fever defence
THE squads lists for the 2024 Suncorp Super Netball Season have been confirmed, and fans can finally look forward to the season ahead. However, some teams have made some signings that leave questions about the makeup of their starting sevens. One of those is the West Coast Fever, specifically the defensive cohort of the Fever. […]
How will fantastic Fran help a new-look Fever in 2024?
WHEN the team lists for the Netball Super League for 2024 were released, questions started flying after Fran Williams’ name was not on any of the lists. However, in a matter of time it was revealed she was moving across the other side of the world to join the West Coast Fever in the Suncorp […]
Swifts get over the line in blockbuster
IN A heartfelt finish, the NSW Swifts got over the line in a one-goal comeback win defeating the reigning premiers West Coast Fever in the last 10 seconds, 65-64. The Fever recorded the best first quarters this season with only dropping two, whereas the Swifts played the best fourth quarters in the competition, knowing how […]
Dominant defence decisive as Fever live another day
THE West Coast Fever live to fight another day in the 2023 Suncorp Super Netball season, after defeating the Melbourne Vixens 64-57 in the Suncorp Super Netball Minor Semi-Final. In a match that ultimately came down to the final minutes, some stellar defensive performances from the Fever, in particular Courtney Bruce and Sunday Aryang, ultimately […]
Emotional finish gets Magpies over the line
AN emotional farewell to the Collingwood Magpies added fuel to the fire to get them over the line in the end with a hard-fought three-goal win over the West Coast Fever. A 65-62 victory for the Magpies felt like a grand final win with emotions running across players, staff and fans. The Magpies have now […]
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 […]
Fever pitched game sees West Coast return to the winners list
THE West Coast Fever are back on the winners list after a solid 69-65 win over the Sunshine Coast Lightning in the Suncorp Super Netball yesterday. In a seesawing match of momentum, the Fever ultimately proved too strong. It was the Lightning who were the first to pinch a goal off the opposition centre pass, […]
Thunderbirds edge out Fever in history-repeating win
AFTER a poor performance last week, the Adelaide Thunderbirds bounced back in a big way, defeating West Coast Fever by one goal to hand the Fever their fourth single goal loss this season. In an eerily similar way to the last time these two sides met, he Fever came out of the blocks firing, but […]
Fever-paced West Coast break records and put out Queensland’s Fire
THE West Coast Fever have returned to the winners list in emphatic fashion, defeating the Queensland Firebirds by 34 goals. The Fever dominated from the outset, scoring a competition record score and breaking a winning margin record in the process. Sparked by a flying Courtney Bruce, the Fever raced ahead to an early lead in […]
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 […]
Games of the Weekend | April 26-29
ANZ PREMIERSHIP MATCH OF THE ROUND Northern Mystics vs Mainland TactixMonday at 7:30pmThe Trusts Arena, Auckland The weekend’s ANZ Premiership action concludes with a top of the table epic. The Tactix and Mystics are off to a strong start to begin this season, but one of their undefeated starts will come to an end on […]
RECAP | SSN – Round 2 2024
IN the match of the round in the Suncorp Super Netball, the Melbourne Vixens escaped with a narrow win over the Adelaide Thunderbirds to keep their undefeated record in tact. It was a close match all night but the Vixens pulled away in the dying stages to take the win. After a wayward pass from […]
Games of the Weekend | April 19-22
ON the menu in World Netball this week includes an English top four match up, a much anticipated match up between former team mates in Australia, and an intriguing clash in New Zealand. ANZ PREMIERSHIP MATCH OF THE ROUNDCentral Pulse vs WBOP MagicSaturday at 4pmTSB Arena, Wellington The first fixture of the entire ANZ Premiership […]
RECAP | SSN – Round 1 2024
THE Sunshine Coast Lightning have made a statement in their opening game of the SSN season, downing the NSW Swifts by 16 goals. The Lightning caught the Swifts on the hop in crucial situations, and despite a strong Super Shot game from the Swifts it was not enough to make a difference. It was tight, […]
Eleanor’s excited about history-making Mavericks
TODAY marks the start of a new era in the Suncorp Super Netball, with the Melbourne Mavericks making their official competition debut later today. One of the team’s biggest stars Eleanor Cardwell has enjoyed every part of the process leading up to today’s game. “It’s been great,” Cardwell said. “I’ve been here since the start […]
GAMES OF THE WEEKEND | April 12 to 14 2024
FOR the first time in 2024, all three of the world’s biggest netball leagues are up and running, so we are going to take a look at some of the key matches around the world this weekend. ANZ PREMIERSHIP MATCH OF THE ROUND Northern Stars vs. Central PulseSunday at 4pmPulman Arena, Auckland Although it is […]
PREVIEW | 2024 Suncorp Super Netball
AFTER an action packed off season, Suncorp Super Netball is back this weekend. Thanks to one of the most chaotic re-signing periods in recent memory, this SSN season is less predictable than ever before. Although some sides have been more affected than others, no team’s list is 100% the same as their 2023 squad. With […]
RECAP | SSN 2024 Team Girls Cup Day 3 wrap
ONE last day of the Team Girls Cup saw the NSW Swifts crowned as tournament champions after defeating the Melbourne Vixens in the final, while the GIANTS, Lightning and Thunderbirds also picked up wins. GIANTS Netball vs Melbourne Mavericks GIANTS 11 | 7 | 10 | 12 (49)Mavericks 8 | 6 | 12 | 10 (36) […]
RECAP | SSN 2024 Team Girls Cup Day 2 wrap
DAY 2 at the Team Girls Cup went to another level after a strong day one, with eight matches taking place across two sessions. MORNING SESSION Adelaide Thunderbirds vs Sunshine Coast Lightning Thunderbirds 9 | 12 | 7 | 10 (38)Lightning 11 | 7 | 9 | 10 (37) Thunderbirds: Romelda Aiken-George (18/20 goals), Tayla […]
RECAP | SSN 2024 Team Girls Cup Day 1 wrap
THE Suncorp Super Netball Show has rolled into Sydney, with the Team Girls Cup getting underway yesterday. In case you missed any of the action, here is a little snapshot of each game. Adelaide Thunderbirds vs Melbourne Vixens Thunderbirds 9 | 11 | 15 | 10 (45)Vixens 9 | 5 | 11 | 9 […]