Vixens vex Fever, Swifts solidify top four spot
Melbourne got revenge in the grand final replay, while the Swifts grabbed an important win with finals ramifications. Catch up with all the round eight Super Netball action.
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Davies’ Giant return a victory for sheer persistence
Taylah Davies’ naming for the Giants this week is a recall seven years in the making and one that is a victory for patience and love of the game.
Firebird reveals plan to impress World Cup selectors
In just her second season Firebirds defender Ruby Bakewell-Doran is on the verge of making her World Cup debut – but the next three weeks could make or break her dream.
The case for and against a Tasmanian Super Netball team
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Swifts need ‘magic fix’ after Lightning loss
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FOR 59 minutes the Swifts looked to be writing a new chapter as the giant killers of Super Netball. The Magpies proved too strong in the final stages to record a one point win.
Giants top Super Netball ladder
THE Giants stand alone at the top of the Super Netball ladder after fending off one of their major rivals with a thrilling 55-54 defeat of fellow newcomers Sunshine Lightning.
Undefeated Giants face toughest test yet
THE Giants head south to take on Super Netball favourites, the Magpies, as the No.1 club in the competition and with a new-found confidence says captain Kim Green.
Swifts out to prove they’re the ‘real deal’
THE Sydney Swifts nearly caused an early season boilover against the Giants, now captain Abbey McCulloch say the team is out to prove it wasn’t a one off.
Fans tune in for Super Netball opener
THE fans in the stands loved netball’s newest rivalries and so did the ones watching the Super Netball opening night at home. TV RATINGS:
Is the AFL women’s league a hype job?
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10 reasons netballers excel at life
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Diamonds must improve to seal series win
DESPITE a dominant win over the Silver Ferns, Diamonds coach Lisa Alexander says the team must improve to seal a Constellation Cup series victory in Invercargill.
Langman stars in Swift victory over Vixens
SILVER Ferns star Laura Langman helped the NSW Swifts began their season on a high by thrashing the Melbourne Vixens 57-42 in Sydney.
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