NS SCOREBOARD – SSN Round 12
Throughout the 2021 season, Netball Scoop brings you the NS Suncorp Super Netball Scoreboard. We cover the highs and lows of the matches, analyse the stats, dissect talking points and share intriguing insights from the coaches and athletes. And, of course, it's all tied together with a range of exceptional images.
NS EXCLUSIVE : Gia Abernethy – The “Adopted Scot”
Gia Abernethy reflects on one of her strongest, and strangest, seasons to date. And, she gives fans insight into her plans for 2022.
NS EXCLUSIVE: Dennis Turner – tribute to netball
96 year old Dennis Turner recently wrote a poem about the Hastings Valley Netball Association. His words about netball and life resonated with Netball Scoop - we hope it brings as big a smile to your face as it did to ours.
NS ARCHIVE: Liz Ellis – the long road back from ACL injury
With three Suncorp Super Netball athletes having experienced an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture this season, Netball Scoop dug into
NS EXCLUSIVE: Sunday Aryang – the care factor
Sunday Aryang is one of Australian netball's rising stars, and in just her first contracted season with West Coast Fever, looks set to have a big future. Aryang spoke to Jenny Sinclair about her pathway so far, what it's taken to reach this point, and her very talented family.
NS SCOREBOARD – ANZP Round 14
Round 14 of the ANZ Premiership was the round that the three playoff teams were decided. Ladder leaders, the Northern Mystics cemented their position on top of the ladder and will now play off in the Grand Final at Spark Arena in Auckland. Meanwhile, second and third placed Mainland Tactix and Southern Steel, both had wins to book their place in the Preliminary Final.
NS EXCLUSIVE: Mahalia Cassidy – Tough times never last
Mahalia Cassidy has battled through two knee reconstructions to reach her 50th national league game, a milestone she reached alongside teammate Cara Koenen in Round 10. She spoke to Ariane Virgona, reflecting on her move to the Sunshine Coast Lightning, that challenges of the 2021 season, and what drives her off and on court.
NS EXCLUSIVE: View from the bench with Lisa Alexander
Have you ever wondered what a coach is thinking during a game? Former Diamonds head coach Lisa Alexander runs her expert eye over GIANTS Netball victory over the NSW Swifts in Round 11, covering the major tactical moves, key athletes, and a possible game changer. Alexander also assesses the form of some of the less experienced athletes who will be pushing for national selection.
NS SCOREBOARD – SSN Round 11
Throughout the 2021 season, Netball Scoop brings you the NS Suncorp Super Netball Scoreboard. We cover the highs and lows of the matches, analyse the stats, dissect talking points and share intriguing insights from the coaches and athletes. And, of course, it's all tied together with a range of exceptional images.
NS EXCLUSIVE: How do the Silver Ferns solve a problem like Ameliaranne?
Iona St Joseph looks at who will step into the shoes of Silver Ferns captain and stellar goal attack, Ameliaranne Ekenasio, after the recent announcement of her pregnancy. It's an intriguing question, and one that will most likely be solved in a typical Dame Noeline Taurua manner - by thinking outside the 'square' using a blend of tactical nous and creativity.
NS SCOREBOARD – ANZP Round 13
There are just two rounds left in the ANZ Premiership before the finals begin. At this stage, there are four teams still in contention. Round 13 saw the ladder really take shape and it began on Friday with a match postponed from round 11.
NS EXCLUSIVE: CEO Kelly Ryan discusses netball’s hubs and heroes.
The only certainty is uncertainty, is the message that media received today from Netball Australia CEO Kelly Ryan. However, despite Covid ravaging the season, the SSN looks set to continue thanks to overnight contingency planning with clubs, stakeholders, government and health departments. Read the most recent update here.