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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 30: Ruby Bakewell-Doran of the Firebirds gestures during the round 12 Super Netball match between NSW Swifts and Queensland Firebirds at Ken Rosewall Arena, on June 30, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jeremy Ng/Getty Images)

More defensive depth for Diamonds with two invitees added

Australian coach Stacey Marinkovich has opted for more back-half depth inviting another two defenders to train with the Diamonds ahead of the squad’s camp next week.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 15: Grace Nweke of the Silver Ferns in action during game two of the 2023 Constellation Cup series between Australia Diamonds and New Zealand Silver Ferns at Brisbane Entertainment Centre on October 15, 2023 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Russell Freeman/Getty Images)

Silver Ferns star turns back on nation for Swifts deal

The NSW Swifts have added some much needed star power to its line-up for the 2025 season with a Silver Ferns star turning her back to her national team to sign in with the Super Netball club.

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Sanctions handed down after Gold Coast netball altercation

Sanctions have been handed down after two players were sent off following an altercation where a player was ‘struck’ in an Elite Premier League netball fixture. Full details here.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 07: Zara Walters of the Vixens looks to pass the ball during the round 13 Super Netball match between Melbourne Vixens and West Coast Fever at John Cain Arena, on July 07, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Rising stars headline Aussie team for Fast5 Netball World Series

Selectors are casting an eye to the future, naming a team full of rising stars for Australia’s Fast5 Netball World Series title defence. See who made the team.

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Top performers from Vicki Wilson Cup, Boys 2024

Smithfield State High School and St Peter’s Lutheran College have taken out the Vicki Wilson Cup (girls) and Boys Open Championships for 2024, now we reveal the top players from both senior divisions – from far North Queensland to the southeast corner.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 06: Donnell Wallam of the Firebirds looks to pass during the round 13 Super Netball match between Queensland Firebirds and Sunshine Coast Lightning at Nissan Arena, on July 06, 2024, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

‘New chapter’: Wallam breaks silence on Firebirds’ departure

Donnell Wallam is subscribing to the theory that everything happens for a reason as she breaks her silence on her departure from the Queensland Firebirds.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 03: (L-R) Shamera Sterling-Humphrey, Latanya Wilson and Matilda Garrett of the Thunderbirds celebrate victory in the Super Netball Grand Final match between Adelaide Thunderbirds and Melbourne Vixens at Adelaide Entertainment Centre on August 03, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images)

Medhurst: Reboots and dream recruits for SSN’s top four teams

Filling a Thunderbirds midcourt gap, fixing a Vixens goal circle problem, addressing a Fever shooting shortcoming and getting the big-name Lightning firing. NAT MEDHURST assesses what’s next for SSN’s finalists.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JULY 21: Alice Teague-Neeld of the Fever celebrates the win during the Super Netball Minor Semi Final match between West Coast Fever and Sunshine Coast Lightning at RAC Arena, on July 21, 2024, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by James Worsfold/Getty Images)

West Coast Fever midcourt star earns Diamonds’ invitation

National coach Stacey Marinkovich has rewarded a midcourt star with an invitation to train with the Diamonds as she gears up for the upcoming internationals against England.

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CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 01: Imogen Allison of England during the Netball World Cup 2023, Pool F match between Fiji and England at Cape Town International Convention Centre Court 1 on August 01, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images/Netball World Cup 2023)

Firebirds sign another international to Super Netball roster

The Queensland Firebirds have added another international to their Super Netball ranks as new coach Kiri Wills moves swiftly to finalise her list.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 27: Emily Mannix of the Vixens and Simone McKinnis, head coach of the Vixens celebrate victory in the Super Netball Preliminary Final match between Melbourne Vixens and West Coast Fever at John Cain Arena on July 27, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images)

Melbourne Vixens star defender announces pregnancy news

Melbourne Vixens defender Emily Mannix has announced some exciting personal news less than a week after the Super Netball grand final.

A grade Netball GFNL - St Mary's v South Barwon South Barwon goal attack Olivia Cameron Picture: Mark Wilson

Cameron chases VNL premiership feat after 10-year hiatus

A mid-season call from a respected VNL coach has seen South Barwon A grader Olivia Cameron return to the fold after a 10-year break. Now, a championship title is in grasp.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 03: Lauren Frew, Laura Scherian, Georgie Horjus, and Latanya Wilson of the Adelaide Thunderbirds pose after the Super Netball Grand Final match between Adelaide Thunderbirds and Melbourne Vixens at Adelaide Entertainment Centre, on August 03, 2024, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Maya Thompson/Getty Images)

Chatfield: My Super Netball GF report card and 12 Diamonds picks

Where the Super Netball decider was won and lost, the league’s brightest next-gen stars, and the dozen Diamonds who should be selected to face England. BIANCA CHATFIELD delivers her season-ending SSN report card.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 26: Shimona Jok of the Mavericks shoots during the round seven Super Netball match between Melbourne Mavericks and Giants Netball at John Cain Arena, on May 26, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)

Mavs make contract call on goaler as inaugural club champion named

Shimona Jok wasn’t sure what her netball future held at the end of last year after initially being overlooked for a 2024 Super Netball contract. Now, she’s got a new deal on the table and has been awarded a top club honour.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 03: (L-R) Shamera Sterling-Humphrey, Latanya Wilson and Romelda Aiken-George of the Thunderbirds celebrate victory in the Super Netball Grand Final match between Adelaide Thunderbirds and Melbourne Vixens at Adelaide Entertainment Centre on August 03, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images)

Defensive star crowned T-Birds’ club champion as celebrations kick on

A defensive star has been crowned as Adelaide Thunderbirds’ club champion for a stunning premiership campaign as the club’s celebrations following their back-to-back Super Netball crowns continued.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 03: Georgie Horjus of the Thunderbirds looks to pass during the Super Netball Grand Final match between Adelaide Thunderbirds and Melbourne Vixens at Adelaide Entertainment Centre on August 03, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images)

Thunderbirds claim back-to-back Super Netball premierships

Thunderbirds have eked out a thrilling two-point win against the Vixens to clinch the grand final, and claim a second straight Super Netball premiership.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 03: Romelda Aiken-George of the Thunderbirds reaches for the ball during the Super Netball Grand Final match between Adelaide Thunderbirds and Melbourne Vixens at Adelaide Entertainment Centre on August 03, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images)

Why Thunderbirds were deserved Super Netball champions

There was a list of reasons as long as Romelda Aiken-George’s wingspan why the Thunderbirds should win the Super Netball grand final, and, REBECCA WILLIAMS writes, the newly-crowned back-to-back champions didn’t disappoint.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 20: Latanya Wilson of the Thunderbirds thanks the crowd after the Super Netball Major Semi Final match between Adelaide Thunderbirds and Melbourne Vixens at Adelaide 36ers Arena, on July 20, 2024, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

How Thunderbirds’ stadium gamble made them hottest ticket in SA

The Adelaide Thunderbirds took a leap into the unknown this season when it took on a stadium triple the size of its former home. Ahead of hosting the Super Netball Grand Final, SHANNON GILL writes that the gamble is paying off

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 20: Lauren Frew of the Thunderbirds during the Super Netball Major Semi Final match between Adelaide Thunderbirds and Melbourne Vixens at Adelaide 36ers Arena, on July 20, 2024, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

The T-Bird paying extra attention to Paris on grand final eve

Adelaide Thunderbirds goaler Lauren Frew is gearing up for the biggest game of her young netball career in the Super Netball grand final, but she’s had one eye on the other side of the world.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 20: Latanya Wilson of the Thunderbirds passes during the Super Netball Major Semi Final match between Adelaide Thunderbirds and Melbourne Vixens at Adelaide 36ers Arena, on July 20, 2024, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

‘Get into their heads’: Alexander reveals key to grand final success

The Adelaide Thunderbirds will start as rightful favourites to defender their Super Netball crown but it won’t be a one-sided battle this time, writes former Diamonds coach LISA ALEXANDER.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 27: The Vixens celebrate victory in the Super Netball Preliminary Final match between Melbourne Vixens and West Coast Fever at John Cain Arena on July 27, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images)

From chaos to crowd records: Super Netball’s revival

After a nightmare 2023, Super Netball has hit back with record crowds in 2024 ahead of a blockbuster season climax writes SHANNON GILL.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 27: The Vixens celebrate victory in the Super Netball Preliminary Final match between Melbourne Vixens and West Coast Fever at John Cain Arena on July 27, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images)

Olympic inspiration for Vixens as they hunt netball silverware

Australia’s golden girls in Paris are inspiring a nation, and in particular, fuelling the drive for one of Super Netball’s grand finalists on Saturday.

Vixens' Sophie Garbin and Thunderbirds' Romelda Aiken-George have been brilliant at their new Super Netball clubs this season, culminating in a grand final showdown. Pictures: Netball Australia

Medhurst: Inside the remarkable reboots of SSN’s grand finalists

The Thunderbirds replaced their premiership goal circle without skipping a beat, while the Vixens hit gold with recruits at both ends of the court amid a major exit. NAT MEDHURST examines each Super Netball grand final side.

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Mia Aitken, Tully Bethune, Indi Madden among Vic 2025 squad selections

Bethune back, eyeing state trials alongside several Cougars selections

A Geelong netballer coming back from injury hopes to show Victorian selectors what she’s got as she aims to break back into the side, as several talented teens earn squad selection.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 28: Kate Eddy of the Vixens looks to pass during the round three Super Netball match between Giants Netball and Melbourne Vixens at Ken Rosewall Arena, on April 28, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Vixens defender ready to ‘create chaos’ in grand final

Sidelined for more than half 2024 Super Netball season, Melbourne Vixens’ defender Kate Eddy is back on court and at ‘full steam’ right in time to play a key role in the Grand Final against Adelaide Thunderbirds this weekend.

Geelong West Giants' A grade netball team after its first win since 2021. Picture: supplied

1135 days in the making, Giants break longstanding GDFNL drought

Down three goals at three-quarter time, Geelong West Giants’ A graders were forced to find an extra gear on the way to their first win in the GDFNL in three years.

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