Super Netball
Swifts left ‘devastated’ after narrowly missing finals in last-gasp drama
NSW’s semi-final fate came down to one missed goal in Monday’s clash between the Collingwood Magpies and Melbourne Vixens.
- by Billie Eder
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‘Deliberately misled’: Netball players ‘distressed’ and ‘devastated’ as grand final moved
The players’ association said the decision to move the grand final to WA late in the season without consultation was “shattering” and called for “a change of culture” at Netball Australia.
- by Lachlan Abbott and Roy Ward
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NSW Swifts
Swifts claim ‘do or die’ win over Giants after dominating derby to rise from last
The NSW Swifts have broken a three-game losing streak, and in the best possible way - comfortably eclipsing the Giants in the Sydney derby.
- by Angus Thomson
Magpies fall to fast-finishing Fever, Vixens win thriller
The Magpies have fallen just short in Perth, losing by five goals to the West Coast Fever in a thrilling arm-wrestle after some late heroics.
- by Sarah Burt and Lachlan Abbott
‘Back to round one’: Local derby a must-win for struggling Swifts
The reigning premiers are bottom of the ladder after three straight losses, while the Giants are coming off a record-breaking victory over Sunshine Coast.
- by Angus Thomson
Magpies upset Vixens to claim Melbourne bragging rights
The Magpies have potentially sparked a season turnaround, defeating a depleted Melbourne Vixens side by 10 goals to move to fifth on the Super Netball ladder.
- by Lachlan Abbott
Strike three: Swifts’ premiership defence hurt by loss to Firebirds
The Swifts have lost their third straight game, going down to the Firebirds to leave their hopes of going back-to-back in danger.
- by Angus Thomson
Swifts 62 Lightning 69
NSW Swifts
‘Going to take some time’: Swifts succumb to super-shot blitz
A third-quarter cameo from super-shot specialist Reilley Batcheldor helped the Sunshine Coast Lightning to a 69-62 win over the NSW Swifts on Saturday night.
- by Angus Thomson
Housby equals super shot record as Swifts fall to heavy loss to Fever
The English international kept her side in touch in the first half, but West Coast’s ultimately commanding win vaults them to the top of the ladder.
- by Vince Rugari
Giants back to winning ways, Swifts’ fan favourite rewarded with permanent deal
The Giants proved too strong for the Collingwood Magpies, without four key players because of COVID-19, while the NSW Swifts named academy product Sophie Fawns as the permanent replacement for injured shooter Sam Wallace.
- by Angus Thomson
Giants 59 Firebirds 72
Giants Netball
Giants fall to third straight loss against soaring Firebirds
Last year’s grand finalists will look to get their season back on track when they take on the winless Magpies at home next Saturday.
- by Angus Thomson