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.
Netball
Debutant stars as Diamonds dominate South Africa
Earlier this year, Matilda Garrett wasn’t sure she would make the Thunderbirds’ starting side. Now she’s a Diamonds debutant and World Cup project player.
‘Resolve it please’: Netball matriarch calls for end to pay war
As netball’s industrial dispute continues, playing and coaching legend Joyce Brown has called for a truce for the good of the sport, writes LINDA PEARCE.
Surprise turns to shock in Diamonds debutant’s big moment
Matilda Garrett famously dodged calls from Diamonds coach Stacey Marinkovich earlier this year. When her next step towards an Australian debut arrived, she was again completely caught out.
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Magpies bring Swift end to finals hopes
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Diamonds well placed to cover star losses
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Jamie Lee Price right for netball, not NRL
SHE hails from rugby league royalty but Jamie-Lee Price has no plans to switch sports when the inaugural women’s NRL competition starts later this year.
Jamie Lee Price closing in on childhood dream
NETBALLER Jamie Lee Price never visualised herself as a woman in black. In her childhood dreams she was always in the green and gold.
Why this netballer was reduced to tears
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Laura Geitz calls time on Diamonds career
SHE came back from the birth of her first child to win a Commonwealth Games medal but next year’s world titles are no longer on the radar of Laura Geitz who has called time on her international career.
Third senior Diamonds domino falls
IN just 72 hours Australian netball has lost three of its four most experienced players with sharpshooter Susan Pettitt the latest Diamonds star to retire from international duties.
Laura Geitz’s special legacy
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