The West Coast Fever have defeated the Collingwood Magpies 56-52 in a dramatic Super Netball semi-final, advancing to the preliminary final. Alice Teague-Neeld was named MVP for her outstanding performance. The Mavericks, despite a strong effort, were ultimately undone by costly penalties and a lack of finals experience.
The Adelaide Thunderbirds secured a spot in the Super Netball grand final for the third time in four seasons, defeating the Vixens 57-44. A second-quarter comeback, fueled by strong defense and clinical conversion of possession, propelled the Thunderbirds forward. Elmére van der Berg was named MVP for her consistent performance.
As the Super Netball regular season concludes, the Adelaide Thunderbirds lead the pack, while the Melbourne Mavericks and West Coast Fever also show strong form heading into finals. Meanwhile, men's netball faces declining support despite growing participation, and the future of the Giants team remains uncertain amid ownership and financial challenges.
The Adelaide Thunderbirds defeated the Sunshine Coast Lightning 67-49, marking their 13th win and breaking the Super Netball record for victories in a home-and-away season. They have secured the minor premiership and will host a semi-final.
Adelaide Thunderbirds secure minor premiership, Mavericks emerge as finals dark horses. Super Netball faces venue challenges for finals due to Disney on Ice bookings, prompting questions about finals venue planning.
Jessie Grenvold's rise to the Diamonds squad highlights the Mavericks' strong season, while Briony Akle faces reapplying for her Swifts coaching position.
Super Netball's Round 12 saw the Melbourne Mavericks solidify their contender status with a win over West Coast Fever, setting a new attendance record. Jessie Grenvold's rise to the Diamonds squad is highlighted, while Swifts coach Briony Akle faces reapplication for her role.
Giants and Queensland Firebirds are officially out of the Super Netball title race after Round 11. 16-year-old Eva Carneiro debuted for the Giants, becoming the youngest player in the league's history. Georgie Horjus is a strong contender for the Commonwealth Games.
The Melbourne Vixens suffered their first loss in nine weeks to Sunshine Coast Lightning. Romelda Aiken-George broke the national netball league appearance record, playing her 255th game.
The Melbourne Vixens lost their undefeated streak in Super Netball, while Romelda Aiken-George set a new record for most national league appearances. Other matches saw the Firebirds and Thunderbirds secure wins.
Paige Hadley made a shock return to the Super Netball league less than two months after giving birth to her baby boy. Despite some commentary online questioning her priorities, the midcourter is more determined than ever to prove women can pursue multiple dreams.
Several Super Netball clubs will host their own Pride matches this season, but without an official round to anchor them all a former player and member of the LGBTIQA+ community argues the message may be lost.
They both struggle for recognition in male-dominated fields, so Super Netball chose to host an all-female Anzac Day ceremony to commemorate and give visibility to female veterans.
