‘Stamping our authority’: How Diamonds pushed through brutal year
The finish line is in sight. Cara Koenen discusses how the Diamonds survived and thrived a brutal 2023 schedule, writes LINDA PEARCE.
Netball
Proteas pick Aussie brains to close gap on top netball teams
South African netball coach Norma Plummer is on a reconnaissance mission while her team plays the Diamonds to figure out what works to bolster the country’s domestic league.
‘None of it sits easy’: NA chair discusses player rift
Wendy Archer breaks her silence on the damaging split between NA and its players. She speaks to LINDA PEARCE.
Analysis: Diamond’s patience pays off
Australia’s ability to shuffle its line-up and test new combinations will be as important as winning in this series against South Africa, writes EMMA GREENWOOD.
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Giants lose Serena Guthrie for 2019 Super Netball
THE Giants are keeping their roster for next season close to their chests but one player who has confirmed she won’t be back is English star Serena Guthrie.
Giant setback in Super Netball title race
THE worst opening quarter in club history has cost the Giants an express trip to the Grand Final of Super Netball with the minor premiers squandering a home town advantage in their semi-final loss.
Giants ready for Lightning strike in Super Netball
SYDNEY midcourter Jamie Lee Price says the Giants are thrilled by the challenge of having to beat defending champions Lightning in Sunday’s preliminary final to keep alive their quest for an inaugural Super Netball crown.
Swift move to re-sign trio with Diamond potential
THEY are the NSW Swifts’ Diamonds in the rough — three key signings with the potential to be representing their country in the near future.
Diamonds coach wants to stay in control
LISA Alexander has denied rumours she has been reappointed to lead Australia until after the next World Cup in 2023 but says she is keen to do the job if wanted by Netball Australia.
Giant task in Fever semi-final rematch
JUST 15 minutes into the final game of the Super Netball regular season and the Giants were already plotting how to topple West Coast Fever for the second time in seven days.
Red-hot Giants down Fever
THE Giants have saved their best for the last game of the Super Netball regular season, toppling league leaders West Coast Fever 69-66 to win hosting and boasting rights heading into the semi-finals.
Giant step towards minor premiership
AS the Magpies farewelled retiring star Sharni Layton in her final home match, a clinical Giants upped the ante in their late challenge for the Super Netball minor premiership.
’The mums are doing a great job’
WHEN trailblazing Super Netball mum Bec Bulley came out of retirement she was focused on not embarrassing herself. Now she’s proud of the role she played in showing that it can be done.
Giants end Vixens run in Super Netball thriller
THE Giants have shown they have the skills and the mettle to go all the way in Super Netball after surviving a torrid battle with the Vixens to regain a top two spot in the competition.
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