The Diamond who shines – even in the tough times
Those close to Australian Diamonds captain Liz Watson say she is a ‘workhorse’ and reliable as they come. A steady leader when times get tough, both on and off the court.
Netball
SSN signings: Swifts make late moves, every club rated
The Super Netball signing window has slammed shut, with the Swifts among the clubs to make late moves. See how every club is shaping up and our thoughts for 2024 here.
Ando’s Top 50: Who is Australia’s top sporting hero of 2023?
Australia’s swimmers dominated 2023, but which of them truly stood supreme? JON ANDERSON completes his list of the best of the best, revealing his top 50 sportsmen and women of 2023.
Nations Cup: Diamonds make just one change for England tournament
The Diamonds have unveiled their squad for the only multi-team tournament of 2024, making just one change for the Nations Cup in England.
SSN signings: Diamonds captain’s new home official
Their moves have been known for months, but Super Netball’s biggest names are officially being recognised as members of their new clubs as contracts are signed following an end to the bitter pay war.
Full fixture: Every Super Netball game for the 2024 season
The Super Netball fixture for 2024 has been released, which will pit newcomers Melbourne Mavericks against cross-town rivals Vixens in the opening round.
Netball contract spree begins today after CPA finally signed off
Super Netball contracts can be officially signed from this afternoon to begin a week-long spree after a new Collective Player Agreement was finally signed off. See the upgraded pay and conditions for the players.
‘Purely Kelly’s decision’: NA chair speaks out on shock resignation
Netball’s brutal pay war claimed Kelly Ryan as a victim after the fact, but despite chair Wendy Archer confirming her role had become untenable, Ryan appeared to have the board’s backing.
Netball Australia boss Kelly Ryan quits after damaging pay war
Netball Australia chief executive Kelly Ryan has quit just 10 days after the end of a pay war against players that tore the sport in two, reports LINDA PEARCE.
Top 50 sports women: Can anyone beat Kerr to No.1 spot?
This has been a watershed year for Australian female athletes. From the Matildas to our swimmers, they have made their mark at home and abroad. We reveal the top 50 for 2023.
Brutal Zoom shutdown triggered netball pay war’s lowest point
Australia’s stars hit rock bottom as their pay war with Netball Australia turned ugly. But it was all for a higher purpose, current star Maddy Turner explains in her exclusive column for Insight.
What end of pay war means for netball stars
Key concessions have been agreed and netball’s war is over. LINDA PEARCE examines what it means for the playing group, and the potential ramifications for NA’s leadership.
Agreement reneged: Players lash NA over Hancock sponsorship saga
As the pay dispute between Netball Australia and its players rolls on, the players have aired a list of grievances with the organisation, as the crisis spirals further into chaos.
Diamonds star’s tears over Netball Australia pay dispute
The full toll of the pay dispute which is tearing apart Australian netball can be revealed, with Diamonds star Jo Weston breaking down in tears amid worrying revelations about the players.
‘We have listened’: NA makes new offer as player war continues
Immediate back pay is among the new proposals put forward by Netball Australia to players today, writes LINDA PEARCE.
‘Not a night to air grievances’: Diamonds’ award protest condemned
Two legends of Australian netball have very different takes on player protests during controversial awards night, writes LINDA PEARCE.
Why netball’s pay dispute could drag into Christmas
A crucial all-player meeting on Wednesday will decide the next steps to “escalate the campaign,” as netball’s bitter pay dispute looks to stretch all the way to Christmas.
Ellis: The one big question that needs to be answered
Aussie netball legend Liz Ellis says she felt embarrassed at not being able to attend an award named in her honour, but those feelings turned into anger soon after and led to one big question.
Bruce joins elite class as Netball Team of the Year unveiled
Courtney Bruce has capped off an incredible year, joining an elite group after claiming her second Liz Ellis Diamond, as Netball’s Team of the Year was revealed, writes Linda Pearce.
Hutchy moves to quell fears over new netball team’s viability
Netball is in danger of being plunged into another financial crisis with questions being asked about the viability of new franchise Melbourne Mavericks. Team owner Craig Hutchison has his say.
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