WITH Lisa Alexander and Netball Australia parting ways today, the hunt for a new Diamonds coach is underway. There is no shortage of candidates willing and able to take a shot at the top job. Here are some of our potential coaches:

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Briony Akle:
The New South Wales Swifts coach is a smoky chance to be awarded the head coach position considering her stellar season last year and ability to build a team filled with young talent. Akle showcased her belief to back her players on the netball court and use her netball nous to find good fit players for her specific game style. Her traditional style of netball caught many teams off-guard with the Swifts coach prioritising careful and considered movement rather than any form of erratic play. Her ability to drill in the importance of treasuring the ball and slow and steady pace could add a different dimension to the Diamonds line-up.

Megan Anderson:
The former Australian Diamonds attacker is a definite chance to be selected as the next coach given her experience at the highest level and high level knowledge of the game. The current specialist coach oozes plenty of understanding credit to her strong grasp on the game having played it for an extensive period of time. Anderson knows what success tastes like winning three premierships with the Swifts while her knowledge of the New Zealand game plan could pay dividends having played with both the Mystics and Southern Steel.

Roselee Jencke:
The Queensland Firebirds coach is no stranger to the Diamonds outfit or success having spent a couple of years with the green and gold as a specialist coach. Her defensive knowledge is second to none, developing and nurturing the young up and coming talent through the ranks making her an exciting prospect to take the reins. Jencke has coached the Firebirds to back-to-back grand finals in the ANZ Premiership and while she has not had the same luck in Suncorp Super Netball has a wealth experience and skill that could provide a different perspective to the Diamonds.

Julie Fitzgerald:
The former Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic coach and current GIANTS netball coach has plenty to offer to the Diamonds who are embarking on new era. Fitzgerald is a true servant of the game dedicating her life to the game with her in-depth knowledge in both an attacking and defensive mindset. She has coached over 300 national league games highlighting her extensive knowledge of the game and sheer commitment to not only developing the league but so too the players involved at the club. She knows what it takes to win, yielding four premierships throughout her coaching tenure. Fitzgerald offers a different perspective to the game able to see varying patterns across the court and exploit opposition teams.

Simone McKinnis:
With 63 international caps under her belt the now Melbourne Vixens coach is a chance to step up to the plate and take control of the ever-developing Diamonds. McKinnis has spent plenty of time at the top with the Vixens guiding them to multiple finals and grand finals and while she has fallen short on recent occasions has an undeniable ability to bring the best out of her players. Her more defensive style of play could suit the Diamonds who have a wealth of options down back. McKinnis has spent many years coaching and could use her knowledge and understanding to formulate a new look game plan.