A letter sent to WA netballer and Noongar woman Donnell Wallam included a bizarre acknowledgment of country paying respect to “British and European elders”.
They are 22 of the city’s hottest young athletes,and they’re all poised to thrive in 2024.
The Magpies have fallen just short in Perth,losing by five goals to the West Coast Fever in a thrilling arm-wrestle after some late heroics.
The Swifts have lost their third straight game,going down to the Firebirds to leave their hopes of going back-to-back in danger.
The Queensland Firebirds rookie is set to become only the third Indigenous netballer to represent Australia after she was named in the Australian squad for 2022-23.
Last year’s grand finalists will look to get their season back on track when they take on the winless Magpies at home next Saturday.
The Firebirds’ rookie goal shooter Donnell Wallam replaced Romelda Aiken-George,who was struggling with morning sickness,and made a huge impression on debut.
The NSW Swifts “rediscovered themselves”,running over the top of a fumbly Collingwood to win by nine goals,after Vixen Rahni Samason went from injury substitute to player of the match against the Firebirds.
Sharpshooting under the ring and a daring brand of netball proved the difference in Launceston as Collingwood overcame the Queensland Firebirds in a thrilling three-goal win.
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.
Kim Ravaillion didn't know for sure if she would be able to come back to netball after giving birth,but says her willingness and decision to live away from her partner Adam Treloar was difficult but planned for"a very long time".