Snapping back at ACL injuries in Australia
THE pop in the knee and the acceptance that you have ruptured your anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is the first hurdle, but the rehabilitation is a whole marathon. The heartbreak of knowing straight away what has happened is difficult to accept. ACL injuries happen at an alarming rate in Australian elite netball. For example, Australia’s […]
Cool, calm and collected: Inside the mind of Olivia Tchine
WATCHING English and London Pulse star shooter Olivia Tchine out on court, you would be forgiven for thinking she is much older than she actually is. The 22-year-old employs such a calm and mature demeanour, it is easy to assume she had played more than eight times for her country. Although, if you ask her […]
Considerate Caris consolidates sporting pursuits
MELBOURNE Vixens Training Partner and Melbourne Uni defender Maggie Caris has sure had a busy life over the past few years. Not only is she a rising force in the netball world, but until recently was also pursuing an AFL Women’s career with the Melbourne Demons. Caris said that it was really tough to balance […]
Jury’s verdict: Get to know the quiet Kiwi defensive assassin
SILVER Fern and Central Pulse defender Kelly Jury is a fierce defender on court, but what is the story behind this fearless defender? Let us get to know this quiet assassin of the New Zealand defensive end. Jury’s sporting career could have been very different, if not for a cousin who initially sparked her passion […]
Marvellous Miller makes many sacrifices to get to the top
SUNSHINE Coast Lightning mid courter Annie Miller may only be young, but has still had quite the journey to get to where she is today. and is well aware of the sacrifices necessary to make it to the elite level. The 22-year-old’s netballing journey began far away from the lights of the Suncorp Super Netball, […]
Busy bee O’Hanlon certainly never bored
CAROLINE O’Hanlon may just be the busiest Super League netballer there is in 2023. Not only is she a midcourter for the Leeds Rhinos and the Northern Ireland national side, but also plays at the highest level of Gaelic football back in home county Armagh, and is a doctor by profession. Being a doctor was […]
It’s all about the bigger picture for Nexhip
THE Aussie Diamonds and New Zealand Silver Ferns are not the only two teams taking to the court at John Cain Arena in Melbourne tonight. Before those familiar foes lock horns, the National Men’s teams from both countries will turn out in the final match of their own international series, with the winner taking out […]
McKinnis frustrated but proud
THE Melbourne Vixens were looking to end their fairy tale comeback on a high and win their second Suncorp Super Netball title in three years, but it was ultimately not to be. Although Vixens coach Simone McKinnis was unsurprisingly “frustrated” with how things panned out for her team on Sunday night, she was still proud […]
Dan the man is one very proud coach
IT is not easy to win a premiership in any sport, let alone in your first season at the helm, but that is something West Coast Fever coach Dan Ryan achieved last night. Speaking last night post match, you could not wipe the smile off his face. Speaking about what he and his team had […]
Vixens eye off second SSN title in three seasons
THE past few years have been one eventful rollercoaster of emotions for the Melbourne Vixens. After tasting the highest of highs with a flag in 2020, they experienced the lowest of lows in 2021, finishing wooden spooners. But, a mere 12 months later things are very different for the Vixens. They finished on top and […]
