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‘Terrifying’ talent problem made clear by ANC

Super Netball coaches saw abundant young talent at the Australian Netball Championships. While pleasing, it also reinforced a major concern within the sport, writes LINDA PEARCE.

TAURANGA, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 16: Steph Wood of the Australian Diamonds during game two of the Constellation Cup series between the New Zealand Silver Ferns and the Australia Diamonds at TrustPower Arena on October 16, 2022 in Tauranga, New Zealand. (Photo by Mark Tantrum/Getty Images)

Diamonds rookies can’t save the day after third quarter collapse

The Diamonds injected three debutants into the game, but it wasn’t enough to seal the match after third-quarter lapse handed victory to the Ferns.

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 12: Grace Nweke of the Silver Ferns takes a pass during the Constellation Cup netball match between New Zealand and Australia at Spark Arena on October 12, 2022 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

Tame Grace: Diamonds zero in on Silver Ferns’ X-factor

It’s no secret New Zealand shooter Grace Nweke is a star, and Courtney Bruce is wary the Diamonds must lessen the 20-year-old’s impact to win the Constellation Cup, writes LINDA PEARCE.

Lisa Alexander for Weekend. Australian netball coach Lisa Alexander worked as a maths and PE teacher as Wesley College before becoming the coach of the Diamonds. Picture: Eugene Hyland

Diamonds mentor’s breakdown nobody knew about

Long-serving Australian netball coach Lisa Alexander knows all about the challenges beyond the final whistle.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 12: Cara Koenen of the Australian Diamonds and Kelly Jury of the Silver Ferns contest a pass during the Constellation Cup netball match between New Zealand and Australia at Spark Arena on October 12, 2022 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

Fast learners: Skipper’s Diamonds declaration against Ferns

The Diamonds shook off a shock pool round loss to claim gold in Birmingham and now captain Liz Watson believes a repeat performance can be achieved in New Zealand.

Belinda Reynolds has been named the Sunshine Coast Lightning's Super Netball coach for the next two years. Photo: Supplied

The Silver Ferns legend who helped pick new Lightning coach

A foundation Sunshine Coast coach and Silver Ferns legend has helped anoint the Lightning’s new Super Netball mentor after being part of the selection panel.

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Australian Men's Netball Team captain Dylan Nexhip.

Aussie men dream big after historic netball win

Australian men’s netball team hopes it has inspired young male athletes to consider a future in the sport after achieving a historic result in a trans-Tasman clash.

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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - AUGUST 07: Gretel Bueta and Liz Watson of Team Australia celebrate victory during the Netball Gold Medal match between Team Jamaica and Team Australia on day ten of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games at NEC Arena on August 07, 2022 on the Birmingham, England. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)

How will new look Diamonds stay on top without stars?

Gretel Bueta is just one of the Commonwealth games winning Diamonds starters who will be missing from the Constellation Cup. So how does Australia cover the absences?

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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - AUGUST 02: Cara Koenen of Team Australia battles for the ball with Christina Shaw of Team Wales during the Netball Pool A match between Team Australia and Team Wales on day five of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games at NEC Arena on August 02, 2022 on the Birmingham, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

The big questions Diamonds must answer this NZ series

The Australian Diamonds may be ranked No. 1 in the world but they head into a series against their greatest rivals without their best player and with a World Cup on the horizon.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MAY 28: Ruby Bakewell-Doran of the Firebirds passes the ball during warm up's before the round 12 Super Netball match between West Coast Fever and Queensland Firebirds at RAC Arena, on May 28, 2022, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by James Worsfold/Getty Images)

The rapid rise of Ruby Bakewell-Doran

Ruby Bakewell-Doran almost quit netball. At 16, she thought it had left her life in ruins and hated it. Now the Firebird is nearing a Diamonds debut, writes LINDA PEARCE.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 08: Maddy Proud of the Swifts thanks the crowd as she celebrates victory during the round eight Super Netball match between GWS Giants and NSW Swifts at Ken Rosewall Arena, on May 08, 2022, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Proud’s days of Diamonds musical chairs are numbered

Sydney Swifts co-captain Maddy Proud has been patiently waiting for her turn in a Diamonds dress. Her debut is beckoning after receiving an important email while relaxing in Greece, writes LINDA PEARCE.

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - AUGUST 07: Gretel Bueta of Team Australia poses for a photo with their son Bobby during the Netball Medal Ceremony on day ten of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games at NEC Arena on August 07, 2022 on the Birmingham, England. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)

Diamonds reveal how they’ll replace irreplaceable star

How do you replace the world’s best player? Diamonds coach Stacey Marinkovich says you can’t – and she won’t be trying to.

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Firebirds star Gretel Bueta pictured with son Bobby, 21 months, is expecting her second child. Picture Lachie Millard

Medhurst: What now after Bueta pregnancy surprise

Gretel Bueta’s exciting baby news will have a massive impact on the Firebirds and a Diamonds team eyeing the World Cup. NAT MEDHURST examines what comes next.

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - AUGUST 07: Gold Medallists Team Australia celebrate during the Netball Medal Ceremony on day ten of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games at NEC Arena on August 07, 2022 on the Birmingham, England. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images)

Diamonds deal to prevent ugly netball pay standoff

An ugly pay standoff between Netball Australia and its biggest stars has been avoided — but players will soon resume negotiations as they fight for a better long-term deal.

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LAUNCESTON, AUSTRALIA - MAY 18: Jamie-Lee Price of the GWS Giants during the round 10 Super Netball match between Collingwood Magpies and GWS Giants at Silverdome, on May 18, 2022, in Launceston, Australia. (Photo by Simon Sturzaker/Getty Images)

How Price found edge amid ‘absolute heartbreak’

Famous dad Steve says Jamie-Lee Price’s humble nature has held her back. But after being ‘dropped’, a Diamonds return beckons and things are changing, writes LINDA PEARCE.

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JULY 29: Stacey Marinkovich, Head Coach of Team Australia looks on during the Netball Pool A match between Team Australia and Team Barbados on day one of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games at NEC Arena on July 29, 2022 on the Birmingham, England. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Marinkovich’s Diamonds World Cup juggle begins

Commonwealth Games gold down, World Cup glory to go. Diamonds coach Stacey Marinkovich explains her aims for upcoming Tests, plus a curious selection call, to LINDA PEARCE.

Queensland Firebirds star Romelda Aiken-George and former pro-basketballer husband Daniel George are, “soaking up little cuddles” with their new bundle of joy, Gianna George.

Axed star thrown career lifeline after becoming a mum

Romelda Aiken-George was back playing Test match netball just weeks after giving birth. Now, she has been given a big opportunity by a Super Netball club.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 11: Kim Jenner of the Firebirds during warm ups of the round 10 Super Netball match between Adelaide Thunderbirds and Queensland Firebirds at Netball SA Stadium, on July 11, 2021, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

Jenner aims to return to netball-loving roots

It was a tough SSN season for the Firebirds and Kim Jenner. With the Fast5 tournament and a fresh start at the West Coast Fever beckoning, she is hoping for a career reboot, writes LINDA PEARCE.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 08: Sharni Layton of the Magpies sings the team song during the 2020 AFLW Round 05 match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Western Bulldogs at Morwell Recreation Reserve on March 08, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Unacceptable: Sharni’s fury at Netball’s ‘dangerous’ deal

Sharni Norder has joined a chorus of players and fans to express their outrage over Netball Australia’s decision to accept money from Gina Rinehart. Here’s why they’re angry.

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Revealed: Netball’s multimillion-dollar saviour

Australia’s richest person has given Netball Australia a massive financial boost with a rich deal to sponsor the Diamonds.

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New Queensland Firebirds head coach Rebecca Bulley, Nissan Arena, Nathan. Picture: Liam Kidston

Behind Bec Bulley’s rise and Firebirds return

Bec Bulley may have landed a Super Netball head coach position sooner than expected, but her unique approach could bring the Firebirds back into finals contention, writes LINDA PEARCE.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 16: Matilda McDonell of the Giants competes for the ball during the round five Super Netball match between GWS Giants and Collingwood Magpies at Ken Rosewall Arena on April 16, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jason McCawley/Getty Images)

Generation next: Search heats up for future Diamonds

Australia has gone with a netball squad brimming with youngsters for the reduced-format Fast5 World Championships in New Zealand this year. So who emerge as our next Diamonds?

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 22: Teams play to an empty stadium during the round eight Super Netball match between West Coast Fever and Melbourne Vixens at Nissan Arena, on July 22, 2021, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Jono Searle/Getty Images)

Medhurst: Netball must end its sad silence

Netball is non-existent at the moment. It’s irrelevant. That’s a problem, writes NAT MEDHURST, who has some simple ideas for keeping the sport front and centre.

Ruby Arcadiou and Chloe McArdle will co-captain the South Australian u/12 school team at Nationals. Photo: supplied

Captain’s picks: Rising netball stars to shine at nationals

Aspiring Diamonds and Super Netball stars will go head to head in the under/12 national school netball competition this week. We reveal the future stars of the game and each state’s captain.

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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - AUGUST 07: Cara Koenen of Team Australia wins the ball in front Shamera Sterling of Team Jamaica during the Netball Gold Medal match between Team Jamaica and Team Australia on day ten of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games at NEC Arena on August 07, 2022 on the Birmingham, England. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)

Gold medal effort still a blur for Diamond

Commonwealth Games gold medal hero Cara Koenen has opened up about her key role in the Diamonds gold medal win – what she remembers of it.

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