Opinion
Super Netball
Diamonds are the best netball team on Earth. But there’s unfinished business
Australia is leading the netball world on the court, but there is unfinished business facing netball in this country. The truth is we can do better, and so we must.
- by Liz Ellis
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Opinion
Commonwealth Games
Make no mistake, the Commonwealth Games fiasco will rob Australia of Olympic gold
If there is no Commonwealth Games at all in 2026, there will be a gaping hole in Australia’s Olympic preparations. This will have a significant impact on Australia’s medal count.
- by Liz Ellis
Opinion
Matildas
Football Australia must reveal what it knew, and when, of De Vanna’s claims
Lisa De Vanna’s allegations shows sports are now on notice that if an athlete has suffered abuse, and wants badly enough to reveal it, they cannot be silenced.
- by Liz Ellis
Smart players key to winning on the international stage
New Diamonds captain Liz Watson and vice-captain Stephanie Wood have the smarts and skill to ensure Australia adapts to the rogue pace of internationals.
- by Liz Ellis
Building a winning Super Netball roster not just about affordability
Finding a group of players who fit in together is a big part of a successful squad.
- by Liz Ellis
Analysis
Super Netball
Master v master: the showdown that could decide netball crown
Briony Akle and Julie Fitzgerald were player and coach when the Swifts claimed the 2001 national league title. On Saturday they go head to head as coaches in the Super Netball finale.
- by Liz Ellis
Who will lead their team into the netball decider?
The clash between captains will go a long way to deciding the Super Netball preliminary final.
- by Liz Ellis
Opinion
Super Netball
Why Super Netball needs bigger squads
An increase from 10 to 12 would give young players a chance to shine as well as provide much-needed depth.
- by Liz Ellis
Dress-rehearsal time for netball contenders
It’s faux finals weekend in Super Netball as the top four clash in what has been an extraordinary season.
- by Liz Ellis
Netball finalists nearly locked in, but look out if Magpies get in
How the finals contenders are shaping up with only seven games to go until the end of the regular season.
- by Liz Ellis
How netball can muscle its way into the Olympic party
With Brisbane earning hosting rights for the Olympics in 2032, could netball finally feature on the biggest stage of all?
- by Liz Ellis
Original URL: https://www.smh.com.au/by/liz-ellis-hvf3g