Constellation Cup: Every Diamond ranked
WITH the Constellation Cup over and Australia claiming victory for the seventh consecutive year we take a look at the performances from each Diamond across the four game series and rank them. They are listed in order of who influenced the contest most. A+ Gretel Tippett: There is no denying that Gretel Tippett well and […]
Head to Head: Constellation Cup Game 4
IT all comes down to the final match of the Constellation Cup to see whether New Zealand or Australia will take home the coveted trophy. With the match nearing, we cast an eye over a potential match-up between the two sides. AUSTRALIAN DIAMONDS v. NEW ZEALAND SILVER FERNS Liz Watson (C) v. Laura Langman (C) […]
Constellation Cup: Game 4 Preview
THE fourth and final game of the Constellation Cup marks the decider with the Silver Ferns currently sitting one game clear – but the Diamonds can catch up if they win in Perth on Sunday. Australia suffered another one goal less in their last outing and will be seeking vengeance in Game 4 to maintain […]
Who should get the nod in the Diamonds goal circle?
AFTER yet another heartbreaking one-goal loss many Diamonds fans are up in arms asking what needs to be done for Australia to win? Jumping out of the blocks in the first quarter with a six-goal lead, the Silver Ferns pegged their way back into the match with the likes of experienced heads Laura Langman and […]
Constellation Cup: Game 3 – Langman and Ekenasio stand up in another nail-biter
AMELIARANNE Ekenasio and Laura Langman were the toast of New Zealand after three critical moments between them in the last 90 seconds to secure a remarkable come-from-behind Silver Ferns victory in game three of the Constellation Cup. For the third time in four games, New Zealand Silver Ferns got the better of their Trans-Tasman rivals, […]
Constellation Cup: Game 2 – Diamonds get one back in milestone 150th test match
IN their 150th encounter it was the Diamonds that reigned supreme over the Silver Ferns with a well-earned six-goal victory (48-42). Australia came out with a point to prove after a disappointing game one of the Constellation Cup, upping the intensity in defence and shutting down the New Zealand attack end. It was a relatively […]
Constellation Cup: Game 2 preview
WITH the first match of the 2019 Constellation Cup done, dusted and going much the same way as the World Cup Final in July, the Australian Diamonds will have plenty to fight for on Wednesday night against the New Zealand Silver Ferns. Neither side missed a beat coming in with relatively new-look squads compared to […]
2019 SSN season team review: Melbourne Vixens
THE Vixens were one win away from the big dance but fell victim to their inconsistency once again unable to put out a four quarter performance. Overall it was a successful season for Melbourne who showed that they came to play renowned for their strong connections and traditional game plan. Position: 3rd Percentage: 107.87% Win-loss: […]
Diamonds dig up a few popular gems in Constellation Cup announcement
THE Australian netballing public looks set to be satisfied for the first time in a while following the announcement of the 2019 Australian Diamonds Constellation Cup team. Fan-favourite Ash Brazill has been included in the team following the dynamic midcourter being overlooked for the Netball World Cup. Her form in the Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) […]
Player Focus: SSN Preliminary Final – NSW Swifts vs. Melbourne Vixens
WITH the preliminary final done and dusted we look at which player from each team stood out for their side. The NSW Swifts had contributors across the court but it was Maddy Turner that proved to be a real game changer, while Vixens captain Kate Moloney took ownership through the middle third. NSW SWIFTS: MADDY […]
