The SSN run home: all eyes on finals as the top four sets in stone
There are still five fixture rounds remaining but it will make no difference, with Super Netball’s top four all but set in cement ahead of next month’s finals.
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How new Diamond’s nail salon text fell flat with champion mum
Hannah Mundy has long dreamt about a call-up to the Diamonds and she was able to finally deliver that news to her famous mum last week – but as REBECCA WILLIAMS writes it didn’t quite go as planned.
Looming Wallace-Joseph exit: How did it get to this point?
Controversy has followed Sam Wallace-Joseph since early April, and it now appears she will part ways with the NSW Swifts, but unrelated to her social media post which attracted such criticism. So, how did it get to this? EMMA GREENWOOD provides her analysis.
Government advice to help netball enter the Olympics
Netball harbours ambitions to become an Olympic sport, but Federal Sports Minister Anika Wells has one key piece of advice for the sport if they want to get a start at Brisbane 2032.
Austin masterclass ensures Vixens remain undefeated against newest rivals
Melbourne Vixens hammered home their advantage over the Melbourne Mavericks, the Giants and Firebirds could barely be split for the 60 minutes, as they traded blows until the home side edged away and Adelaide Thunderbirds turn tables on West Coast. SUPER NETBALL WRAP
Vixens put the foot down in derby win
Two Melbourne derbies have resulted in two wins for the old firm after a King’s Birthday take-down by the Vixens.
Giants hold on to beat Firebirds
Netball: The Giants were too good for the Firebirds on Sunday, taking a 4-point win in Sydney.
Swifts exit: Wallace-Joseph on way out in Super Netball shock
After sitting out the past two matches, Trinidad and Tobago international Sam Wallace-Joseph has all but certainly played her last game for the NSW Swifts.
Lightning and Thunderbirds get round 9 wins
Netball: The Sunshine Coast Lightning and Thunderbirds have taken round 9 wins, defeating the Swifts and Fever respectively.
Lightning strike Swifts in thrilling win
Neball: The NSW Swifts’ Suncorp Super Netball Finals hopes have taken a blow after they went down 66-64 to the Sunshine Coast Lighting.
Thunderbirds thump ladder-leading Fever
Netball: The Adelaide Thunderbirds have issued a striking Super Netball statement by trouncing the ladder-leading West Coast Fever 68-50.
Diamonds contract list revealed
Netball: The Diamonds has injected a host of young talent into it’s 2024/2025 contract list ahead of the 2027 World Cup on home soil.
Netball’s change of leadership embraced with significant cash boost
The Diamond’s hopes of going back-to-back in the netball world cup on home soil has received a significant cash boost from the Federal Government, with new leadership at NA embraced.
$6m injection to help netball’s Olympic cause
A big World Cup funding boost could help netball’s Olympic push for inclusion in Brisbane in 2032.
Netball Australia announce 18-strong Diamonds squad
Netball: An 18-strong 2024-25 squad has been announced as the Origin Australian Diamonds build towards the Sydney 2027 Netball World Cup.
Diamonds name three debutants in hint to the next World Cup
Head coach Stacey Marinkovich and national selectors have rewarded Super Netball form in the Australian Diamonds squad named on Friday, including three debutants aged 23 and under.
‘Done and dusted’: How midcourt ace moved on from Magpies demise
Less than 24-hours after Kelsey Browne conceded she wouldn’t be suiting up for a Super Netball team in 2024, an out of the blue phone call from the Fever turned her world on its head. She shares her journey.
Diamonds name three debutants in hint to the next World Cup
Head coach Stacey Marinkovich and national selectors have rewarded Super Netball form in the Australian Diamonds squad named on Friday, including three debutants aged 23 and under.
‘Fresh’ look, Aussie combo sets netball alight
The Melbourne Vixens have had a blistering start to the Super Netball season, and their captain says they are primed to go “all the way”
The lessons Marinkovich learnt to shape world’s best netball team
The Diamonds have been the pinnacle of the game for decades and under the current regime it looks set to stay that way. LISA ALEXANDER chats to her successor Stacey Marinkovich about the biggest role in Australian netball.
Stacey Marinkovich | Liz’s captaincy and the emerging leaders
Lisa Alexander continues her coaching series with a chat with Stacey Marinkovich on her journey, work in keeping the Diamonds the world’s no.1…
Stacey Marinkovich | Long road to the next World Cup
Lisa Alexander continues her coaching series with a chat with Stacey Marinkovich on her journey, work in keeping the Diamonds the world’s no.1…
Stacey Marinkovich | The series that fans want to see
Lisa Alexander continues her coaching series with a chat with Stacey Marinkovich on her journey, work in keeping the Diamonds the world’s no.1…
Stacey Marinkovich | The mentor shaping future Diamonds
Lisa Alexander continues her coaching series with a chat with Stacey Marinkovich on her journey, work in keeping the Diamonds the world’s no.1…
Stacey Marinkovich | The confidence to be authentic
Lisa Alexander continues her coaching series with a chat with Stacey Marinkovich on her journey, work in keeping the Diamonds the world’s no.1…
Fever remain undefeated as it gets revenge over Swifts
Melbourne Mavericks have made history by clinching the first win in Super Netball, the third-placed Thunderbirds showed why they might be a finals contender with a thumping win, as Vixens, Fever go 4-0.
Mavs pull off INSANE win in final seconds
Netball: The Melbourne Mavericks nailed a crucial super shot and pulled off their first ever win, despite being down by four in the final minute!…
How a Super Netball star bounced back from arson tragedy
Latanya Wilson lost everything but her life in an arson attack on her family home in Jamaica last year but the support of the netball community has helped her return to Australia in an amazing way.
Proud’s plan to ‘punish’ Fever at home
NSW Swifts captain Maddy Proud has warned competition leaders West Coast Fever of a tough reception on their Super Netball road trip to Sydney.
Finnan-White: Firebirds defenders rank with best in Super Netball
A second-year goalkeeper and her former state league teammate have been rated among the best defenders in the league as the Firebirds show they cannot be discounted by Super Netball rivals.
Life after Giants: Parmenter opens up on Mavs move
Part of the attraction for Amy Parmenter in taking up an offer from new Super Netball club the Melbourne Mavericks was her urge for adventure. She opens up about her transition into a leader at the league’s newest club.
Mavs replace injured Moore with former Diamonds defender
With ‘two key injuries’ disrupting the Mavericks start to the Super Netball competition, a former Diamonds defender has signed on as a replacement for Lauren Moore, bringing ‘invaluable’ experience to the club.
Netball star Latanya Wilson on harrowing arson attack
Latanya Wilson from the Adelaide Thunderbirds recounts the harrowing story of losing everything but her life in an arson attack on her family…
Alexander: My TV gamble to take Super Netball to next level
Netball is the No.1 women’s sport in the country but it must grow to become one of the most powerful codes across all sports in Australia, writes LISA ALEXANDER. She explains the key change she would make to accelerate its growth.
Inside the push for a sporting legend to lead Netball Australia
Liz Ellis’s appointment to the board of Netball Australia may not end at director, with a push on for the former Diamonds captain to be elected as chair.
Why NZ gun made major sacrifice to become Swifts training partner
Silver Ferns defender Elle Temu knew what she was giving up when she decided to make the move to Australia. But the shift was never about advancing her own career.
Liz Ellis appointed to Netball Australia board
Australian netball legend Liz Ellis has been appointed to Netball Australia’s board after criticising its handling of several issues.
Diamonds icon Ellis joins NA board after mass exodus
Australian sports icon Liz Ellis has joined the Netball Australia board after a period of mass disruption for the sport’s governing body. She explains why to EMMA GREENWOOD.
Net Gains: Was star Mavs signing against spirit of netball loophole?
Shimona Jok could fix the Melbourne Mavericks’ winless funk – but should the Super Netball newcomers have been allowed to parachute her in? EMMA GREENWOOD wraps up the weekend action.
Swifts claim bragging rights in ‘origin’ classic
The Swifts defeated the Firebirds in a classic to claim their ‘State of Origin’ title in the Super Netball season, while the Thunderbirds won a thriller against the Lightning, as the Fever held off the Mavericks. Talking points inside.
West Coast Fever secure top spot with Mavericks win
Netball: The West Coast Fever have secured top spot on the super Netball ladder with a win over Melbourne Mavericks.
Thunderbirds hold off Lightning
Netball: The Thunderbirds held off a fast-finishing Sunshine Coast Lightning to take the win in Queensalnd.
Maroons’ great imparts some “Queenslander” spirit to the Firebirds
Queensland Firebirds face one of Super Netball’s premiership favourites in the Swifts on Sunday. Coach Bec Bulley felt her squad needed some extra motivation. So, she called on someone who oozed passion when playing for his state against NSW. WATCH VIDEO HERE
Origin great Billy Moore addresses the Firebirds
Firebirds called in Queensland Origin great Billy Moore this week in an effort to find an extra spark ahead of their clash with the NSW Swifts….
Swifts’ English Rose brings up her 100th game
Ahead of her 100th Super Netball game, Helen Housby outlines how a simple email set her on the path to become arguably the best player in the world.
The lessons Swifts learned from a 100-year-old war veteran
Reg Chard does not regard himself as a hero. Nor does he like glorifying war. But a meeting with the WWII veteran could instil the lessons that live long for the NSW Swifts.
Every Super Netball team’s 11th player named
All seven Super Netball team’s 11th player named, and why one club chose not to sign one. Plus how the Mavericks got away with signing a star player who has represented her country?
‘Getting smarter’: How better defenders have changed the game
A Sunshine Coast Lightning shooter believes the key to winning the Super Netball championship is adapting to the new breed of physical defenders, who have changed the face of the league.
Netball’s huge step to strengthen pathway for future Diamonds
Netball Australia has taken a dramatic step to arrest a gaping hole in the development pathway, with all but one Super Netball team will be involved. Find out more inside.
Sunshine Coast look to strike back after loss
Netball: The Sunshine Coast Lightning will be out to strike back after their big loss to the Fever, ahead of their clash with the Thunderbirds….
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