With NSW teams forced to travel between four states in just a month due to COVID-19,this year’s season was far from smooth sailing. Let’s break it down.
Australian netball great Sharelle McMahon is still struggling to believe she will become the fifth female athlete immortalised with a statue in Victoria.
Former Diamonds captain Caitlin Bassett believes international netballers are stealing spots from Australians but there are no plans to cap the number of imports in Super Netball.
New Diamonds captain Liz Watson and vice-captain Stephanie Wood have the smarts and skill to ensure Australia adapts to the rogue pace of internationals.
Australian shooter Kiera Austin made a shock switch to the Melbourne Vixens in part,she says,to give GWS’ teenage talent Sophie Dwyer space to shine.
Last year,Alexander revealed she hoped to one day coach an AFL team - but her London mission will mean rubbing shoulders with coaches from rugby codes.
Caitlin Bassett’s career may be over after the 33-year-old was forced to withdraw from Tests against England and New Zealand in October.
Veteran Australian goal shooter Caitlin Bassett has decided not to return to New Zealand for the 2022 season. What her future now holds is yet to be seen.
By all accounts,incoming Netball Australia CEO Kelly Ryan is intelligent,focused and energetic,which is terrific,because she will need all of these attributes in spades. She comes into the sport at a time when there are spot fires in every direction.
Marina Go,the new chair of Netball Australia board,says netball is under threat from the recent growth of rival rugby codes,soccer and and AFLW.
As we approach Mother’s Day,it is nothing short of inspirational to see outstanding athletes on court while their children sit in the stands.