Netball

Baby Thunderbirds just need time

ADELAIDE Thunderbirds coach Jane Woodlands-Thompson says there is no quick-fix and her young squad just needs time to grasp its netball education.

Carla clear for T-Birds' next test

T-BIRDS sensation Carla Borrego has been declared a definite starter in today's crucial clash against the Queensland Firebirds in Brisbane.

We'll beat anyone claim Firebirds

QUEENSLAND Firebirds captain Lauren Nourse has backed her team-mates and is adamant the side can end three years of frustration, with the ANZ Championship crown.

T-Birds take flight in Perth

ADELAIDE Thunderbirds hit back hard from losing their first two games of the season to thump the West Coast Fever 72-53 last night.

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T-Birds lack punch for title defence

THERE will be no successful ANZ Championship title defence for the Adelaide Thunderbirds this year.

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T-Birds face off against turncoat

THE Adelaide Thunderbirds' brilliant bookends from last season will go head-to-head at Mile End tomorrow against the Melbourne Vixens.

Thunderbirds recruit keen to shine

PROMISING Adelaide Thunderbirds defender Kate Shimmin celebrated her 19th birthday on Sunday with a few body bumps from NSW Swifts captain Cath Cox.

T-Birds' focus is on remedies

THE Adelaide Thunderbirds will try to repair its attack before Sunday's clash with Melbourne Vixens at ETSA Park.

Rampant Swifts' sound loud title warning

ADELAIDE Thunderbirds coach Jane Woodlands-Thompson backed her pre-season predictions and declared the NSW Swifts the team to beat.

Thunderbirds face a familiar threat

MO'ONIA Gerrard left the Thunderbirds just in time to dodge their new pink outfit.

T-Birds lacking the thunder

THE Adelaide Thunderbirds have been written off by rival coaches and captains as a threat for this year's ANZ Championship crown.

Gerrard back to face her old mates

ADELAIDE Thunderbirds premiership player Mo'onia Gerrard is likely to be in the NSW Swifts starting line-up to face her former teammates on Sunday .

New Thunderbirds must step up

ADELAIDE Thunderbirds coach Jane Woodlands-Thompson is adamant there is no risk of a premiership hangover as the side prepares to defend its ANZ Championship crown.

Sonia facing fight for Swifts start

SHE is the English netballer who is now part of the Great Wall of Sydney. But first she must secure a starting spot.

Sutton pushes case for season start

INJURY-PLAGUED Adelaide Thunderbirds defender Jo Sutton has given selectors plenty to ponder for the ANZ Championship season opener.

Borrego scoffs at pressure suggestion

BRILLIANT Adelaide Thunderbirds goaler Carla Borrego has shrugged off any idea she is under pressure to repeat last year's heroics.

Adelaide to hosts Kiwis

Australia and New Zealand will have an annual clash in Adelaide for the next three years.
 

Country girl Cody gets her wings

HIGHLY promising goaler Cody Lange has jumped from South Australian country netball to the world's top home-and-away competition in just 12 months.

Natalie centre and front for T-Birds

ELITE netballer Natalie Von Bertouch will captain the Adelaide Thunderbirds for the 2011 ANZ Championship season.

T-birds' young talent given wings

FOR six minutes on Sunday, the Adelaide Thunderbirds opened the window on their long-term future.

Goal shooter Carla awaits visa

THE odds of gun shooter Carla Borrego fronting for the Adelaide Thunderbirds in the ANZ Championship opening round are lengthening.

T-Birds run too hot for the Fever

THE Adelaide Thunderbirds used yesterday's lop-sided practice match to instil confidence and cohesion.

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Thunderbirds give Keene the chop

THE Thunderbirds are pondering their goal circle options after cutting Jasmine Keene on the eve of the season.

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Diamonds sparkle in series finale

AUSTRALIA'S netballers claimed the overall Test series over Jamaica despite a disappointing 54-51 result in their third clash in Kingston.

Goalshooter leads from front

SHARELLE McMahon led Australia to a 12-goal victory over Jamaica in the first of their three-Test netball series on Thursday.

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Netballers aim high for Jamaica tour

THE Australian netball coach wants her team to master "aerial ping-pong" during their Jamaica tour.

Trio earn call-up for Jamaica tour

YOUNGSTER Amy Steel, Madison Browne and Kate Beveridge have been selected for Australia's three-Test netball tour to Jamaica this month.

Plummer wants smarter players

AUSTRALIAN coach Norma Plummer is demanding her players play smarter as the world netball championship countdown begins.

Silver Ferns win top NZ honour

THE Silver Ferns' double extra-time win over Australia for Commonwealth Games netball gold  this year has been rewarded by the NZ Olympic Committee.

Diamonds lustre fades against England

AUSTRALIA had to settle for fourth spot at the World Netball Series after finishing on the wrong end of two one-goal thrillers in England.

Young Diamonds can sparkle

AUSTRALIAN captain Kate Beveridge is confident her youthful Diamonds side will be strong contenders for the second World Netball Series in England.

Borrego want to play for Australia

ADELAIDE Thunderbirds goal-shooting sensation Carla Borrego wants to play netball for Australia.

Thunderbirds unveil new look

THE Adelaide Thunderbirds have revealed their new image for next season with a pink uniform and Fairmont Homes as the new premier partner.

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Flying high: Thunderbird trio off to UK

NETBALL Australia's decision to take a development squad to England for the World Netball Series is a boon for three Adelaide Thunderbirds players

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T-Birds build on title win

THE ANZ Championship-winning Adelaide Thunderbirds have strengthened their future off court with SAn-owned company Stratco joining as a key sponsor.