Casey McGuire
Bentley ready to drive her career forward
THE opportunity to be a part of an inaugural team at the Melton-based Western Warriors. Who would give up that chance? Iris Bentley didn’t and quickly jumped on the bandwagon to join their Under 23s side. Bentley has moved from the Casey Demons to the newly established Western Warriors in the Victorian Netball League (VNL) […]
Destined Vixen looks to take passion to the next level
THE Australian Netball Championships. The tournament that many aspiring netballers aim to showcase their athleticism in. When watching the seven day event, there were names people threw around for tournament MVP. Many notable names such as Sophie Fawns, Lucy Austin and Jordan Cransberg. It was Emily Andrew who took home the award. “It was like […]
2023 FAST5 day two recap
DAY TWO of the FAST5 international netball tournament is in the books after six of the best nations went head-to-head across multiple matches. We review how the clashes went down. WOMEN’S: Jamaica (27) defeated by England (33) MVP = Abbeygail Linton (JAM) The opening game of the day could have gone either way as neither […]
2023 FAST5 day one recap
DAY ONE of the FAST5 international netall tournament is in the books after six of the best nations went head-to-head across multiple matches. We review how the clashes went down. WOMEN’S: Jamaica (36) defeated Australia (38) MVP = Gezelle Allison (JAM) Jamaica turned the game on its head in the second half, taking the win […]
Clean sweep for Australia in South Africa series
A DOMINANT 77-50 win by the Australian Diamonds saw them get a clean sweep in Hobart in their three test series against South Africa. History was on the Diamonds side winning all 46 of their outings against South Africa since their first meeting in 1963. The last nine out of 10 games were won by […]
Diamonds pushed through tough challenge over the Proteas
SOUTH Africa put up a fight out on court, but the Diamonds were too strong and got the game and series win 2-0 with a 15-goal win in Hobart. It was a start to forget for both nations with the Diamonds getting a heels ball on the first centre pass, but South Africa threw away […]
Diamonds put on a clean four-quarter performance
CAIRNS hosted their first international netball game which saw the Australian Diamonds get a clean victory over the SPAR Proteas by 62-43 in what established the up and coming talent. A goal for goal start was expected as both nations are having good years out on court. This didn’t last for long and the Diamonds […]
Silver Ferns force fourth game decider
NEWLY named ‘Robyn Broughton Stadium’ in Invercargill witnessed a 56-53 result as the Silver Ferns forced a fourth ‘live’ Constellation Cup game decider after defeating Australia by three goals in the third test. The Silver Ferns caused some doubt in the Australian camp as midway through the first quarter, they were up by four goals. […]
Australia sends message to Kiwis ahead of third test
AUSTRALIA extended its series lead 2-0 by nine-goals in a scary 55-46 loss for the Silver Ferns in Brisbane. The pressure is mounting on New Zealand as they have to win their stretch of games by more than a total of 19 goals. If they win the remaining two games and have the 19 goal […]
Diamonds take first win of Contellation Cup
GAME one goes to the Australian Diamonds thanks to an attacking masterclass, helping them defeat the Silver Ferns and come out 10-goal (50-40) victors in Melbourne. Right out of the blocks, Australia forced a turnover with Jo Weston drawing first blood and stealing an early goal down the other end under the post. The score […]
Preview: 2023 Constellation Cup
THE 2023 Constellation Cup kicks off tonight in Melbourne, as Australia and New Zealand face off for the first time since the Quad Series in January. The 2023 Series will be the 13th time the two countries have battled for the Cup. Australia has won the series seven times and the Kiwis have won it […]
2023 Constellation Cup Preview: New Zealand
THE 2023 Constellation Cup is set to get underway this week, with Australia looking to retain the cup against New Zealand. In the build up to the event, Rookie Me Central will take a look at each of the teams competing at the tournament and analyse their potential at this tournament. New Zealand Silver Ferns […]