Gretel Bueta. Ash Brazill. Liz Watson. Steph Wood. The names variously missing from recent team sheets in Australia’s back-to-back Test series wins have been conspicuous, but the absent stars are also the reason Stacey Marinkovich’s side should be favourites for next year’s World Cup in Cape Town.
The Diamonds – who were in the unfamiliar position of being trophy-less in March last year – have collected titles against New Zealand and England without several of their genuine star players, reinforcing the strength in depth of their squad.
