Young mum’s agonising call to kickstart netball career
She’s a world star and one of the most exciting imports to grace Super Netball in the history of the competition, but Mary Cholhok had to make a ‘hard decision’ to ignite her career.
She’s a world star and one of the most exciting imports to grace Super Netball in the history of the competition, but Mary Cholhok had to make a ‘hard decision’ to ignite her career.
It’d be tough to label Izzy Shearer the “new Geitzy” but if anyone can shoulder the burden of following in the footsteps of the premiership-winning former Firebirds and Diamonds captain, it’s the second-year wonder.
Uneeq Palavi is using the PacificAus Netball Series to inspire the next generation of Tongans to dream big while using the inspiration of playing for her family and culture to remind Super Netball officials of her enormous talent.
Lightning head coach Belinda Reynolds has praised two key players for spearheading their new aggressive on-court approach while Steph Fretwell will return as captain for 2025.
The Diamonds have hit back at the Roses’ suggestion that they’re under pressure heading into Wednesday night’s deciding match against England, despite a loss would handing them their first series loss in years.
England has shocked Australia with a second half burst from their next-gen to claim their first win in Sydney since the 1980s, with the Roses firing a warning to the Diamonds ahead of the next World Cup.
Netball: Australia have vowed to take important lessons from their surprise defeat at the hands of England while on home soil.
Netball: The English Roses have stunned the Australian Diamonds, setting up a series decider.
England has suffered a massive blow after losing one of their best shooters and big-game performers for the final two games of the series against the Diamonds.
Australia can wrap up victory in its three-Test series against England with a win in the second Test in Sydney on Sunday but the Diamonds can’t allow the Roses to put the brakes on their slick play.
World Netball holds its showcase event once every four years, but knows this is too long between drinks. Its president opens up on future event plans, the Commonwealth Games, Brisbane Olympics and more.
Joining her fourth club with just 31 Super Netball games to her name, Rudi Ellis started the 2024 season without expectation. Now she’s playing for her country.
Netball: Australia dominated the opening game against England in Adelaide, proving too strong across the court.
Australia showed the ruthlessness that has propelled them to the top of world netball with a 70-57 win the first Test against England, as another new Diamond was awarded her debut.
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