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Gina Crampton of the Silver Ferns in action during the Constellation Cup Netball match between the Australian Diamonds and New Zealand Silver Ferns at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre in Brisbane, Sunday, October 7, 2018. (AAP Image/Darren England) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Giants snare ex-Silver Ferns star in eleventh-hour coup

The Giants have signed a former Silver Ferns captain as a training partner, bolstering an all star squad ahead of the Super Netball season.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 19: Gabi Simpson of the Firebirds reacts during the round one Super Netball match between Queensland Firebirds and Adelaide Thunderbirds at Nissan Arena, on March 19, 2023, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

Inside the huge challenge facing netball’s next boss

Netball’s next boss faces a huge set of challenges — starting with repairing the governing body’s relationship with players. EMMA GREENWOOD assesses the biggest problems that need fixing.

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Seismic govt push to fix concussion crisis in kids sport

Australian sport is set to undergo a monumental concussion protocol overhaul, which has been years in the making, in the biggest changes ever seen in recreational sport.

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Townsville will host an elite netball match for the first time in four years when the Queensland Firebirds play Sunshine Coast Lightning at Townsville Stadium on March 2. Picture: Supplied

Townsville to host Queensland Super Netball derby

Townsville will host an elite netball match for the first time in four years when the state’s two biggest teams clash at Townsville Stadium on March 2.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 06: Jo Harten of the Giants shoots during the round eight Super Netball match between Giants Netball and Adelaide Thunderbirds at Ken Rosewall Arena, on May 06, 2023, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jenny Evans/Getty Images)

Giants face tricky Harten move after shock retirement call

The Giants season is teetering on the brink – and they could soon face a very difficult question around ageing star Jo Harten. That, and more, this week’s Net Gains column.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 07: Helen Housby of the Swifts shoots during the round eight Super Netball match between NSW Swifts and Sunshine Coast Lightning at Ken Rosewall Arena, on May 07, 2023, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Vixens vex Fever, Swifts solidify top four spot

Melbourne got revenge in the grand final replay, while the Swifts grabbed an important win with finals ramifications. Catch up with all the round eight Super Netball action.

Taylah Davies of the Giants during the GWS Giants v Queensland Firebirds Super Netball round 13 game at the Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre. pic Mark Evans

Davies’ Giant return a victory for sheer persistence

Taylah Davies’ naming for the Giants this week is a recall seven years in the making and one that is a victory for patience and love of the game.

HOBART, AUSTRALIA - MAY 15: Ruby Baker-Doran of the Queensland Firebirds shares a laugh with her team before the round nine Super Netball match between Collingwood Magpies and Queensland Firebirds at MyState Bank Arena, on May 15, 2022, in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Simon Sturzaker/Getty Images)

Firebird reveals plan to impress World Cup selectors

In just her second season Firebirds defender Ruby Bakewell-Doran is on the verge of making her World Cup debut – but the next three weeks could make or break her dream.

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - JULY 01: Tasmanian Magpie players celebrate during the Australian Netball League grand final between the Tasmanian Magpies and the Canberra Giants at AIS Arena on July 1, 2018 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)

The case for and against a Tasmanian Super Netball team

Could a Super Netball team in Tasmania work? Should it be a new ninth franchise, or the relocation of a certain club? LINDA PEARCE speaks to key figures, who deliver a raft of intriguing opinions.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 29: The Vixens warm up prior to the round seven Super Netball match between Melbourne Vixens and Queensland Firebirds at John Cain Arena, on April 29, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images)

Report card: Firebirds player exodus too much to overcome

Expectations weren’t high in Queensland after the loss of Gretel Bueta among many others, but have the Firebirds surpassed them? Check out our mid-season report card on every team.

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SUNSHINE COAST, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 30: Jhaniele Fowler of the Fever warms up prior to the round seven Super Netball match between Sunshine Coast Lightning and West Coast Fever at University of Sunshine Coast Stadium, on April 30, 2023, in Sunshine Coast, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

Firestorm erupts over netball superstar

A leading commentator has slammed criticism of Jamaican netball star Jhaniele Fowler and suggestions her team is a “one-trick pony”.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 29: Maddy Turner of the Swifts looks to pass during the round seven Super Netball match between Giants Netball and NSW Swifts at Ken Rosewall Arena, on April 29, 2023, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jenny Evans/Getty Images)

Diamonds snub sends message in starring derby role

Maddy Turner was the hard-luck story of the recently announced Diamonds squad, yet the Swift showed out in their Sydney derby win, as the squad cemented its place as a true contender.

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Donnell Wallam and Sophie Garbin.

Truth about netball star Aussies can’t ignore

There are growing calls for Australia to “back in” Donnell Wallam for the Netball World Cup as a selection headache emerges.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 30: Matilda Garrett of the Adelaide Thunderbirds and Maisie Nankivell of the Adelaide Thunderbirds celebrate the win during the round seven Super Netball match between Adelaide Thunderbirds and Collingwood Magpies at Netball SA Stadium, on April 30, 2023, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sue McKay/Getty Images)

Thunderbirds the real deal as title threat

The West Coast Fever stay on top, but the Thunderbirds shape as a major challenger with another impressive win. Catch up with all the round seven Super Netball action.

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