FULL GALLERY: NT’s under-19’s match against NSW in the 2023 National Netball Championships

The 2023 National Netball Championships is underway at Marrara with teams from across the country playing off. Check out all the action shots and crowd pics here.

The 2023 National Netball Championships is well underway with teams from across the country gathered in Darwin to take home the main prize.

It has been a tough campaign for the host team with both the under-17s and under-19s suffering early losses in the tournament but they’ve gone down fighting.

The event has drawn plenty of spectators with the NSW contingent the biggest.

The Territory’s under-19 side almost pulled off an upset win against NSW, going down 35-41 to the team in blue.

The NT has also lost matches to Victoria (22-52), Queensland (23-48), ACT (25-35) and South Australia (20-49) with fixtures against Tasmania and Western Australia to follow.

The under-17’s side has stood tall despite losses of their own and will finish their tournament against Tasmania and South Australia.

Netball NT executive officer Penny Shearer previously called it “very special” for Darwin to host the event.

“For them to be able to showcase their skills in front a home crowd is even more special, with families being able to support loved ones in person,” Shearer said.

“This is a significant opportunity for our entire netball community to be involved in.”

ALL THE PICS

NT vs NSW Under-19s

Millie Tonkin of NSW shoots for goal against the NT in the 2023 National Netball Championships. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

NSW coach addresses her squad against the NT in the 2023 National Netball Championships. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

The NT’s Hinemoa Boylan with the ball in hand against NSW in the 2023 National Netball Championships. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

NSW wing attack Eugenie Little playing against the NT in the 2023 National Netball Championships. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

NT’s wing attack Molly Southam fires off the ball against NSW in the 2023 National Netball Championships. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

NT‘s Hinemoa Boylan Shoots for goal against NSW in the 2023 National Netball Championships. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin Picture: PEMA TAMANG Pakhrin

The NT’s Kiera Heffernan playing against NSW in the 2023 National Netball Championships. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

The NT’s Ashley Vasquez playing against NSW in the 2023 National Netball Championships. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

The NT squad gather in a huddle during their match against NSW in the 2023 National Netball Championships. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

Penny Shearer coaching the NT team against NSW in the 2023 National Netball Championships. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

NSW’s Eloise Egan against the NT in the 2023 National Netball Championships. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

NSW’s Millie Tonkin shoots for goal against the NT in the 2023 National Netball Championships. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

NSW’s Ana Kaiahi playing against the NT in the 2023 National Netball Championships. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

NSW’s Grace White and Amelia Kirgan in the 2023 National Netball Championships. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

The NT’s Kiera Heffernan takes a grab against NSW in the 2023 National Netball Championships. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

The NT’s Deedee Lambert up against NSW in the 2023 National Netball Championships. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

NSW took on the NT in the 2023 National Netball Championships. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

The NT’s Arrin Stirrat-Black battles for the ball with NSW’s Eugenie Little in the 2023 National Netball Championships. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

The NT’s Ashley Vasquez reaches for the ball against NSW’s Aimee Landrigan in the 2023 National Netball Championships. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

Jorah Landrigan & Craig Landrigan cheering on NSW in the 2023 National Netball Championships. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

The NT’s Kiera Heffernan eyes off the ball held by NSW’s Eugenie Little in the 2023 National Netball Championships. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

NT and NSW competed in the 2023 National Netball Championships. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

NT and NSW competed in the 2023 National Netball Championships. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

NT and NSW competed in the 2023 National Netball Championships. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

NT and NSW competed in the 2023 under-19s National Netball Championships. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

Ashley Vasquez of the NT matches up on NSW’s Aimee Landrigan in the 2023 National Netball Championships. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

The NT’s Ashley Vasquez up against NSW in the 2023 National Netball Championships. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

The NT’s Keira Heffernan charges forward in the 2023 National Netball Championships. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

NT player Keira Heffernan with Ruth Cook, Layla Campbell, Chloe Campbell & Peter Campbell at the 2023 National Netball Championships. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

The NT’s Alice Spring team members Molly Southam, Amelia Napier, Kristy Wapper & Izzy ross at the 2023 National Netball Championships. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

Kierra Heffernan looks for an option against NSW in the 2023 National Netball Championships. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

The NT team at the 2023 National Netball Championships. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

The NT team in a huddle in the 2023 National Netball Championships. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

Taylah Flack defends for the NT against NSW goal attack Grace Whyte in the 2023 National Netball Championships. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

Team New South Wales at the 2023 National Netball Championships. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

The NT’s Taylah Flack passes off the ball against NSW in the 2023 National Netball Championships. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

The NSW Blues team at the 2023 National Netball Championships. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

Monika Ota with her family supporting NSW at the 2023 National Netball Championships. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

Jane Napier, Ken Napier, Leanne Southam & Lucy Southam at the 2023 National Netball Championships. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

Molly Southam with Lucy Southam, Leanne Southam and Chloe Southam at the 2023 National Netball Championships. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

NSW player Grace Whyte with Jane Cole, Anna Whyte, Alex Cole & Steven Walker at the 2023 National Netball Championships. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin