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.
Netball
‘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.
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.
Nasty collisions highlight awkward netball rule change debate
Nail biters, thrashings, upsets, it all happened during round two of the Super Netball season. EMMA GREENWOOD provides all the fallout of the weekend’s action in Net Gains.
Fever make statement in Lightning demolition job
The Fever are flying high in 2024, romping home to a huge win against the Lightning on Sunday as Courtney Bruce made her much anticipated return out west. While the Swifts got their season moving against the Mavs.
Alexander: What needs to be done to seize Super Netball’s momentum
While the Super Netball season has gotten off to a strong start there is still much work to be done, including expanding into new states and countries, but everyone must play their part, LISA ALEXANDER writes.
‘I know her values’: What clinched former Fever captain’s move east
She’s the feisty defender that teammates love and opposition fans love to hate. So how will former Fever captain Courtney Bruce be welcomed back as part of the star-studded Lightning outfit?
‘Hard truths’: Why Ravaillion will play on after back surgery
Kim Ravaillion has been warned she is at high risk of injuring herself following her back surgery but the Firebirds captain isn’t going to let that stop her taking the court this season.
Fowler-Nembhard shows why West Coast Fever will still be a force
Round one of the new Super Netball is complete with quite a few talking points headlined by yet another standout performance by super star Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard and the Melbourne Mavericks make their debut with a difference, writes EMMA GREENWOOD.
Mavericks Super Netball journey begins, Lightning make statement
The Mavericks made a bold and loud entrance into Super Netball on Sunday, but not quite on the scoreboard, Liz Watson and Courtney Bruce notch statement win for new club at home, while West Coast Fever wasted no time in firing a clear shot to the rest of the competition.
Hinchliffe in ‘different mindset’ ahead of her return to netball
Ahead of Sunshine Coast Lightning kicking off their season on Sunday defender Tara Hinchliffe shares her thoughts on what we can expect from the team and her as she returns from her second ACL injury.
Diamonds skipper at ease ahead of new club debut
For the first time in more than 130 national league matches, Liz Watson will step out in colours other than those of the Melbourne Vixens but she couldn’t be more comfortable about the change.
Diversity on and off the court to hold Giants in good stead
Prized Giants defensive recruit Jodi-Ann Ward can’t wait to be kicking off the Super Netball season on Saturday night against the West Coast Fever in front of her new fans for the first time.
NA tightens stance on head-knocks across all levels
Just hours before the first centre pass of the Super Netball season, Netball Australia has amended its concussion protocols across all levels of the sport to further protect its players.
Pay stoush costs Thunderbirds grand final MVP
There has been plenty happening across the Super Netball off-season, and as the new season is upon us hear from all eight coaches about what we can expect from their sides.
Why Super Netball captains agree this team is the one to beat
The recruitment of two of the sport biggest names has made one team a Super Netball title favourite in the eyes of the competition’s captains, who gave their picks ahead of the season.
The Adelaide Thunderbirds are ‘hunting for more’
The Thunderbirds are out to prove they were not a one season wonder and have had a busy off-season in order to show that. EMMA GREENWOOD chats with skipper Hannah Petty to see how they are shaping up.
SSN shooter jumps ship to NZ comp on cusp of season
Sunshine Coast Lightning shooter Charlie Bell has been picked up as an injury replacement player with an overseas club.
Former Aussie captain ‘not surprised’ by ban
Former Australian Diamonds netball captain Caitlin Bassett says she is ‘not surprised’ the World Netball move to ban transgender athletes from elite international women’s netball.
Missing finals to premiers: Can stacked Lightning pull off miracle?
How is your team shaping up with all the off-season ins and outs ahead of the Super Netball season? EMMA GREENWOOD has a look at each club leading into the first centre pass of 2024.
Original URL: https://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/netball/page/11