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Wallam left out of Australia's Netball World Cup squad

Donnell Wallam has been surprisingly named as only a travelling reserve in the Diamonds' squad for the Netball World Cup in South Africa from late July.

AAP · Jun 18, 2023

Netball World Cup: safety first as Australia names surprise-free 19-player squad

Eleven of the 12 Commonwealth champions make the cut with coach Stacey Marinkovich confident despite absence of star shooter Gretel Bueta

The Guardian - AU · Apr 27, 2023

Melbourne Vixens win Super Netball thriller over Giants

The Melbourne Vixens have kept their cool in the closing moments to edge out the winless Giants 62-57 in a tough Super Netball encounter

AAP · Apr 2, 2023

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‘Fierce, fit, powerful’: Super Netball roars into 2023 on quest for tier-one recognition

In a fresh quest to solve its identity crisis and attract fans, Super Netball’s new campaign steps into its power as a fierce, fast and feminist sport

The Guardian - AU · Mar 8, 2023

Vixens set to bounce back from Super Netball final blow

With the Super Netball grand final already locked-in to Melbourne, the Vixens are determined to be a part of it as they bounce back from last year's title loss.

AAP · Mar 7, 2023

World Cup looms large for hungry Diamonds

With World Cup retribution on her mind, a dominant 2022 season has not satisfied Diamonds captain Liz Watson ahead of the Quad Series in South Africa.

AAP · Jan 20, 2023

Netballer Watson wins second Diamond prize

Melbourne Vixens co-captain Liz Watson has taken out Australian netball's highest individual honour for the second time, winning the 2022 Liz Ellis Diamond.

AAP · Dec 2, 2022

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Diamonds’ strength in depth hints at Netball World Cup favouritism

Success against New Zealand and England has put Australia in a strong position ahead of next year’s tournament in Cape Town

The Guardian - AU · Oct 31, 2022

Hadley takes over as Diamonds captain

Paige Hadley will lead the Diamonds against England as the team look to put on a show for prospective sponsors after billionaire Gina Rinehart pulled her cash.

AAP · Oct 25, 2022

Australian Diamonds expect fans to back Donnell Wallam in likely debut in Newcastle

Diamonds shooter Sophie Garbin expects the Newcastle crowd to get behind Donnell Wallam if she makes her international debut against England on Wednesday night.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 25, 2022

What's going on with Netball Australia and Gina Rinehart's mining company Hancock Prospecting? Here's what you need to know

Netball Australia has been making headlines for its sponsorship saga with Gina Rinehart's mining company, Hancock Prospecting. How did we get here?

ABC News · Oct 24, 2022

Diamonds skipper reflects on sponsor saga

Diamonds captain Liz Watson has no regrets about backing her Indigenous teammate Donnell Wallam despite the loss of a key Netball Australia sponsorship.

AAP · Oct 23, 2022

Exhausted Diamonds win Constellation Cup trophy back with epic championship quarter in final series game

With all the sponsorship drama going on around the team, missing their star shooter and trailing 2-0 to start the series, Australia's remarkable Constellation Cup win came down to one epic quarter.

ABC News · Oct 23, 2022

Diamonds surge for emotional series win

Australia overcame an early six-goal deficit, exploding in the third quarter to beat New Zealand 57-53 and claim the Constellation Cup after a turbulent week.

AAP · Oct 23, 2022

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ABC News · Oct 19, 2022

Aussie Diamonds pull off best Constellation Cup performance in two years, amid sponsorship controversy

After conceding the first two matches of the Constellation Cup, the Australian netball team beat New Zealand by 15 goals to send the series to a decider.

The New Daily · Oct 19, 2022

Athletes and fans urge clubs to ditch sponsorships from fossil fuels

Fremantle Dockers fans push back against fossil fuel in the sport, calling on the team to ditch ties with Woodside.

The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2022

Sponsorships questioned by leading Australian athletes

Athletes in two of Australia’s most popular sports — cricket and netball — are criticizing millions of dollars in sponsorship deals between their federations and mining and energy companies

AAP · Oct 18, 2022

Diamonds thrash NZ in netball Cup

The Diamonds have thrashed New Zealand 62-47 in Melbourne to keep alive the Constellation Cup series with the final Test on the Gold Coast on Sunday.

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ABC News · Oct 18, 2022

Diamonds captain Liz Watson hoping Netball Australia's deal with Hancock resolved soon

Liz Watson says "we're great supporters of Hancock" as Netball Australia partnership with Gina Rinehart's mining company continues to cause controversy.

ABC News · Aug 8, 2022

Diamonds return to the top at Commonwealth Games, their first major tournament victory in seven years

Diamonds coach Stacey Marinkovich was criticised for her tactics in Birmingham, but it was her insistence on depth and using her bench that saved Australia in the gold medal match against Jamaica, writes Brittany Carter.

ABC News · Aug 4, 2022

Liz Watson's mum Manuela shares why she believes the Australian captain could lead the Diamonds to Commonwealth Games glory

New Australian captain Liz Watson may have experienced heartbreak when England beat the Diamonds by just one goal to steal the gold medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, but her mother Manuela believes the side has what it takes to win it back in Birmingham.

ABC News · Aug 2, 2022

Aussie Diamonds remain undefeated with 79-33 win over Wales, as team builds towards big test against Jamaica

The Australian netball team have beaten Wales 79-33 to make it four straight victories at the Commonwealth Games, in their final run on court before their clash with Jamaica's Sunshine Girls.

ABC News · Aug 1, 2022

Aussie Diamonds suffer midcourt blow, as Paige Hadley leaves court in 74-49 win over South Africa

The Australian netball team has won all three of its matches at the Commonwealth Games, but there are concerns for Paige Hadley, after a calf injury forces her from the court in their 25-goal victory over the Proteas.

AAP · Jul 28, 2022

Diamonds up for 'unorthodox' Barbados test

The Australian netball team will kick off their Commonwealth Games campaign against Barbados with coach Stacey Marinkovich expecting an 'unorthodox' test.

AAP · Jul 3, 2022

Fever aim for golden Super Netball era

The West Coast Fever are the Super Netball champions after beating the Melbourne Vixens in the grand final, and they are already targeting more success.

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