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 […]
GIANTS grab win, but Wallace injury sours classic contest
AN anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury to NSW Swifts shooter Sam Wallace soured an otherwise electric grand final rematch, with GIANTS Netball picking up a two-goal win over NSW Swifts. In a see-sawing contest, the GIANTS lead for the most part after regaining the lead in the second term, and then overcame a late Swifts […]
2022 Quad Series team review: Australia
REIGNING Quad Series champion Australia was able to claim a memorable win in the 2022 edition, getting up with a stunning last quarter to defeat England in the final. There was plenty to like about the Diamonds’ series, with consistent performances each match, and a showcase of fresh faces, as well their reminder to the […]
2022 Netball Team of the Quad Series
THE fans have had their say on who deserves to make the 2022 Netball Team of the Quad Series. Yesterday, netball fans were invited to produce their own Team of the Series for the recent Quad Series, with seven starters and three bench players. The three bench players would include one defender, one midcourter and […]
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 […]