Wallam bolts into Diamonds squad
THE 18-player initial Diamonds squad for the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, United Kingdom has been announced. A squad of up to 22 can be selected ahead of the games, and Diamonds coach Stacey Marinkovich has said that positions are still up for grabs, and that the selectors will be monitoring the performances for the […]
Vixens roll on with GIANT 12-goal win
FURTHER emphasising that last year’s Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) wooden spoon with an understrength side was an outlier, Melbourne Vixens moved their unbeaten start to the season to three with a 12-goal victory over GIANTS Netball. The Vixens – through the exploits of ex-GIANT Kiera Austin – proved too strong for the GIANTS throughout the […]
Vixens experience wins out against Swifts
DESPITE a spirited effort from an understrength NSW Swifts, Melbourne Vixens proved too strong in their Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) clash yesterday to win by five goals. The Vixens dominated the first half to race out to a 32-19 lead, before the home team came to life in the second half to outscore the Vixens […]
Suncorp Super Netball Season Preview: Melbourne Vixens
The 2022 Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) season is almost upon us, so it is time to take a look at each of the contenders for the upcoming season and what 2022 might have in store for them. Next up, the Melbourne Vixens. Season 2021 Ladder: 8thWin-loss: 2-12Percentage: 86% 2021 was always going to be a struggle for the […]
Diamonds shine in last quarter domination
AUSTRALIA has won its first international silverware in two and a half years after securing the 2022 Quad Series. The Diamonds trailed hosts England at every break, but piled on 18 goals to five in the last quarter to produce one of the most clinical 15 minutes of netball fans could imagine. The Diamonds’ last […]
Roses and Diamonds remain undefeated ahead of final
IT was the result that should have been the most predictable. Whilst billed as the game that would finally determine which side out of England and Australia would head into the 2022 Quad Series final undefeated, it was fitting that the drawn result meant both escaped defeat. Though effectively a dead rubber game ahead of […]
Diamonds set up Roses clash 20-goal win over Proteas
AUSTRALIA has set up a Quad Series final with England after taking out South Africa in the second round robin match at the Copper Box Arena. The Diamond won each of the four quarters, piling on 60 goals to 40, with a particularly dominant second half, where they added 33 goals to 17. In the […]
Diamonds sparkle in 14-goal win over Silver Ferns
CROSS-code star Ash Brazill has shone as brightly as the Diamonds during their 14-goal win over the Silver Ferns at the 2022 Quad Series. The reigning Quad Series champions started off on the perfect note with 47 goals to 29 in the opening three quarters before winning 53-39. Brazill won Player of the Match, whilst […]
2022 Quad Series preview: Australia
A RESURGENCE of youth through the Australia Diamonds side has plenty of fresh faces joining experienced heads in the upcoming 2022 Quad Series. The Australians have not selected long-term shooter and former captain Caitlin Bassett, whilst the experience and leadership of Kim Ravaillion, Kelsey Browne and Gabi Simpson raised some eyebrows. Instead, new coach Stacey […]
Diamonds announce Quad Series squad
WITH the announcement of a mid-January international Quad Series between Australia, New Zealand, England and South Africa, the Australian Diamonds have this week released the extended 15-player squad set to don the green and gold. A couple of Diamonds returnees grace the group as well as some surprise squad debutants. GOALERS Gretel BuetaSophie DwyerSophie GarbinCara […]
