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Paige makes an impression
![Paige Hadley](http://web.archive.org./web/20131125140402im_/http://resources1.news.com.au/images/2013/10/17/1226741/984597-paige-hadley.jpg)
PAIGE Hadley never expected to make her debut for the Diamonds so early in her career, but she is surely set for many more.
Diamond Thwaites to sparkle for Swifts
![Caitlin Thwaites](http://web.archive.org./web/20131125140402im_/http://resources3.news.com.au/images/2013/08/07/1226692/773715-caitlin-thwaites.jpg)
The Swifts have moved to plug any shooting weakness in their 2014 arsenal by signing Diamond Caitlin Thwaites for next season.
Another Tippett heads for Sydney
![Another Tippett heads for Sydney](http://web.archive.org./web/20131125140402im_/http://resources1.news.com.au/images/2013/07/30/1226688/372937-0d9114ca-f909-11e2-863a-a54f297353fa.jpg)
GRETEL Tippett has followed her brother Kurt to Sydney and will front for the NSW Swifts in the ANZ Championship next season.
Swifts sign star defender
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A NEW-LOOK NSW Swifts will be bolstered by a Diamonds defender snared from Adelaide and a potential shooting star.
Diamonds look for defensive expanion
![Laura Geitz](http://web.archive.org./web/20131125140402im_/http://resources1.news.com.au/images/2013/07/11/1226677/858569-laura-geitz.jpg)
AUSTRALIA netball coach Lisa Alexander believes expanding the ANZ Championship could be the way to improve player depth.
Swifts coach makes history
![NSW swifts](http://web.archive.org./web/20131125140402im_/http://resources2.news.com.au/images/2013/07/09/1226676/595714-nsw-swifts.jpg)
THE NSW Swifts have created history after appointing Rob Wright as their head coach for the next two years.
Beloved dad predicted Geitz rise
![Laura Geitz](http://web.archive.org./web/20131125140402im_/http://resources0.news.com.au/images/2013/08/21/1226700/930924-laura-geitz.jpg)
LAURA Geitz's late father predicted her elevation to the Australian captaincy two years ago.
Legend Liz backs captain Geitz
![Legend Liz backs captain Laura](http://web.archive.org./web/20131125140402im_/http://resources2.news.com.au/images/2013/08/20/1226700/328162-591e1486-0923-11e3-842c-e58b8b7bc9c3.jpg)
UPDATE: LAURA Geitz has marked her rise to the Australian netball captaincy by signing a two-year contract extension with the Queensland Firebirds
Medhurst move stuns Firebirds
![Natalie Medhurst](http://web.archive.org./web/20131125140402im_/http://resources2.news.com.au/images/2013/05/10/1226639/668190-natalie-medhurst.jpg)
THE Queensland Firebirds have been rocked by the departure of champion goal attack Natalie Medhurst.
Firebirds seal Simmons deal
![Verity Simmons](http://web.archive.org./web/20131125140402im_/http://resources2.news.com.au/images/2013/08/07/1226692/880086-verity-simmons.jpg)
THE Queensland Firebirds have strengthened their midcourt by signing former West Coast Fever youngster Verity Simmons.
McCloud has Diamonds lining
![Demelza McCloud](http://web.archive.org./web/20131125140402im_/http://resources2.news.com.au/images/2013/08/03/1226690/652458-demelza-mccloud.jpg)
DEMELZA McCloud is the bolter in the Diamonds after coach Lisa Alexander split her camp for upcoming Test series against New Zealand and Malawi.
Jencke defends defensive switch
![Jacinta Messer](http://web.archive.org./web/20131125140402im_/http://resources2.news.com.au/images/2013/07/15/1226679/408038-jacinta-messer.jpg)
COACH Roselee Jencke has stood by her use of the bench in the Queensland Firebirds' heartbreaking ANZ Championship grand final loss.
Von Bertouch is the people's choice
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HOW appropriate former Adelaide Thunderbirds captain Nat von Bertouch should be voted People's Choice for the Sport Star Of The Year awards.
Ankle injury won't stop Vane-Mari
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SOUTH African Vane-Mari du Toit is optimistic her training stint with the Thunderbirds will go ahead after aggravating an ankle injury.
Jane rubs shoulders with great
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T-BIRDS coach Jane Woodlands-Thompson sat in the Duke University office of Michael Krzyzewski for two hours focused on every word.
T-Birds' pink values bonds team
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ADELAIDE Thunderbirds star Renae Hallinan admits describing the word culture is difficult.
How T-Birds built culture of success
![How T-Birds built culture of success](http://web.archive.org./web/20131125140402im_/http://resources3.news.com.au/images/2013/10/26/1226747/215343-335ef294-3d74-11e3-a7a8-fd7949ba8dc3.jpg)
NETBALLERS have thrived at the Adelaide Thunderbirds with the guidance of coach Jane Woodlands-Thompson.
Hallinan named Diamonds' best
![Renae Hallinan](http://web.archive.org./web/20131125140402im_/http://resources2.news.com.au/images/2013/10/20/1226743/422846-renae-hallinan.jpg)
RENAE Hallinan has backed Australia to regain an elusive Commonwealth netball title after being named the country’s most dazzling Diamond today.
Vixens stake claim for top spot
![Tegan Caldwell Vixens](http://web.archive.org./web/20131125140402im_/http://resources2.news.com.au/images/2013/02/24/1226584/408570-tegan-caldwell-vixens.jpg)
THE Melbourne Vixens strengthened their position in the trans-Tasman netball league with a 50-42 win over the NSW Swifts on Sunday.
Sharelle quick to find her groove
![Sharelle McMahon](http://web.archive.org./web/20131125140402im_/http://resources0.news.com.au/images/2013/05/05/1226635/531688-sharelle-mcmahon.jpg)
A MODEST Sharelle McMahon provided the spark for Melbourne Vixens in yesterday's big win over the Central Pulse.
Vixens back in winner's circle
![Geva Mentor](http://web.archive.org./web/20131125140402im_/http://resources2.news.com.au/images/2013/04/27/1226630/629390-geva-mentor.jpg)
MELBOURNE Vixens have bounced back from their first loss of the season to score a strong win over the West Coast Fever in Perth.
Vixens blow as Howarth ruled out
![Karyn Howarth](http://web.archive.org./web/20131125140402im_/http://resources1.news.com.au/images/2013/04/20/1226624/947985-karyn-howarth.jpg)
MELBOURNE Vixens will again be without goal shooter Karyn Howarth for today's clash against the much-improved West Coast Fever in Perth.
Netballers close on new pay deal
![Natalie von Bertouch](http://web.archive.org./web/20131125140402im_/http://resources2.news.com.au/images/2013/04/21/1226625/450198-natalie-von-bertouch.jpg)
AUSTRALIA'S top netballers are set to double their pay within three years and end a dispute threatening the future of international games.
Thunderbirds end Vixens' streak
![Natalie von Bertouch](http://web.archive.org./web/20131125140402im_/http://resources0.news.com.au/images/2013/04/21/1226625/324416-natalie-von-bertouch.jpg)
MELBOURNE Vixens have suffered their first loss for the season, edged out by one goal in a tough battle against the Thunderbirds in Adelaide.
SA netballer Watts to join Fever
![SA netballer Watts to join Fever](http://web.archive.org./web/20131125140402im_/http://resources1.news.com.au/images/2013/08/13/1226696/536201-b51ebfd6-03ee-11e3-97b9-56622fcf406a.jpg)
SOUTH Australian Khao Watts has joined the West Coast Fever after securing a release from her Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic contract.
Medhurst move stuns Firebirds
![Natalie Medhurst](http://web.archive.org./web/20131125140402im_/http://resources2.news.com.au/images/2013/05/10/1226639/668190-natalie-medhurst.jpg)
THE Queensland Firebirds have been rocked by the departure of champion goal attack Natalie Medhurst.
Diamonds look for defensive expanion
![Laura Geitz](http://web.archive.org./web/20131125140402im_/http://resources1.news.com.au/images/2013/07/11/1226677/858569-laura-geitz.jpg)
AUSTRALIA netball coach Lisa Alexander believes expanding the ANZ Championship could be the way to improve player depth.
Firebirds outsweat Fever in rout
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THE Queensland Firebirds romped their way into second spot in the ANZ Championship with a 72-47 win over West Coast Fever in Perth.
Pulse snatch victory from Fever
![Cath Cox](http://web.archive.org./web/20131125140402im_/http://resources2.news.com.au/images/2013/05/04/1226635/158010-cath-cox.jpg)
A NEVER-SAY-DIE defensive effort laid the base for Central Pulse's nailbiting 53-52 win over West Coast Fever in Wellington.
Pulse rally to sneak past Fever
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A NEVER-SAY-DIE defensive effort laid the base for Central Pulse's nailbiting 53-52 win over West Coast Fever in Wellington.
Firebirds rally around Geitz
![Laura Geitz](http://web.archive.org./web/20131125140402im_/http://resources0.news.com.au/images/2013/05/15/1226603/439240-laura-geitz.jpg)
Damien Stannard MOURNING Queensland Firebirds captain Laura Geitz will be given all the time she needs following the shock death of her father.
Stars have seniors roaring in the isles
![Renae Hallinan](http://web.archive.org./web/20131125140402im_/http://resources3.news.com.au/images/2013/05/14/1226642/424611-renae-hallinan.jpg)
Tue May 14 23:30:00 EST 2013 Warren Partland SUPPORT for the Adelaide Thunderbirds has spread to a group of senior citizens on Bribie Island in Queensland.
Vixens stake claim for top spot
![Tegan Caldwell Vixens](http://web.archive.org./web/20131125140402im_/http://resources2.news.com.au/images/2013/02/24/1226584/408570-tegan-caldwell-vixens.jpg)
Sun May 12 14:53:30 EST 2013 THE Melbourne Vixens strengthened their position in the trans-Tasman netball league with a 50-42 win over the NSW Swifts on Sunday.
How Jane juggles sport and family
![Jane Woodlands-Thompson](http://web.archive.org./web/20131125140402im_/http://resources2.news.com.au/images/2013/05/11/1226639/981034-jane-woodlands-thompson.jpg)
Sat May 11 23:00:00 EST 2013 Warren Partland ADELAIDE Thunderbirds coach Jane Woodlands-Thompson's focus today will be the testing challenge against the West Coast Fever in Perth.
Firebirds promote local talent
![Gretel Tippett](http://web.archive.org./web/20131125140402im_/http://resources0.news.com.au/images/2013/05/10/1226639/754116-gretel-tippett.jpg)
Damien Stannard NETBALL great Vicki Wilson has applauded Gretel Tippett's elevation to the Queensland Firebirds squad.
Bec Bulley has big job on mate Cox
![Bec Bulley](http://web.archive.org./web/20131125140402im_/http://resources2.news.com.au/images/2013/05/10/1226639/685722-bec-bulley.jpg)
Fri May 10 23:30:00 EST 2013 Warren Partland RESTRICTING the influence of champion goaler Cath Cox was crucial in the Thunderbirds' 26-goal thumping of the West Coast Fever four weeks back.
No stopping this Jamaican giant
![Jhaniele Fowler](http://web.archive.org./web/20131125140402im_/http://resources2.news.com.au/images/2013/04/02/1226611/185926-jhaniele-fowler.jpg)
Tue May 07 13:01:01 EST 2013 Adrian Ballantyne THE possibility of breaking an ANZ Championship goal shooting record is almost a weekly proposition for Jamaican giant Jhaniele Fowler.
Thunderbirds walk all over Waikato
![Natalie von Bertouch](http://web.archive.org./web/20131125140402im_/http://resources2.news.com.au/images/2013/05/06/1226636/360850-natalie-von-bertouch.jpg)
Warren Partland THE Adelaide Thunderbirds claimed victory while making another significant statement with a 12-goal triumph over the Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic.
Cox urges Fever to be road warriors
![Cath Cox](http://web.archive.org./web/20131125140402im_/http://resources2.news.com.au/images/2013/05/04/1226635/158010-cath-cox.jpg)
Glen Foreman WEST Coast Fever captain Cath Cox has challenged the burgeoning side to take its crucial step.
Ellis scoffs at 'too rough' claims
![Eboni Beckford-Chambers](http://web.archive.org./web/20131125140402im_/http://resources3.news.com.au/images/2013/05/03/1226634/625203-eboni-beckford-chambers.jpg)
Fri May 03 12:31:57 EST 2013 Justin Chadwick LIZ Ellis has scoffed at claims Australian teams have become too physical in the trans-Tasman league, saying recent criticism is unfair.
Netball scores with Foxtel deal
![Foxtel netball](http://web.archive.org./web/20131125140402im_/http://resources3.news.com.au/images/2013/05/01/1226633/492355-foxtel-netball.jpg)
Warren Partland FOXTEL'S support for netball will stretch from the elite to the grassroots after it committed itself to coaching clinics as well as funding.
T-Birds on the brink of history
![Natalie von Bertouch](http://web.archive.org./web/20131125140402im_/http://resources1.news.com.au/images/2013/05/14/1226642/419341-natalie-von-bertouch.jpg)
Tue May 14 23:30:00 EST 2013 Warren Partland THE Thunderbirds can create franchise history and host the second semi-final - but will almost certainly need to win their remaining five games.
Thunderbirds hold off Fever
![Carla Borrego](http://web.archive.org./web/20131125140402im_/http://resources2.news.com.au/images/2013/02/23/1226584/186122-carla-borrego.jpg)
Sun May 12 22:38:00 EST 2013 Warren Partland THE Adelaide Thunderbirds fought off a gritty West Coast Fever in Perth today to climb back on top of the ladder.
The mother of all battles
![Andrea Gilmore](http://web.archive.org./web/20131125140402im_/http://resources3.news.com.au/images/2013/05/11/1226639/907943-andrea-gilmore.jpg)
Glen Foreman A CLASH against the championship leader hardly requires added incentive, but Fever's Andrea Gilmore has just that for today's showdown with Adelaide.
Firebirds too strong for Tactix
![romelda](http://web.archive.org./web/20131125140402im_/http://resources3.news.com.au/images/2013/05/11/1226639/992427-romelda.jpg)
Sat May 11 21:28:00 EST 2013 A BELOW-STRENGTH Queensland Firebirds recorded a commanding 76-51 victory over Canterbury Tactix in Christchurch.
Medhurst ready to shake up Tactix
![Natalie Medhurst](http://web.archive.org./web/20131125140402im_/http://resources2.news.com.au/images/2013/05/10/1226639/668190-natalie-medhurst.jpg)
Vicki Wilson VICKI WILSON COLUMN: Here's hoping Queensland Firebirds prime mover Natalie Medhurst has a relaxing flight across the Tasman today.
T-Birds brace for feverish changes
![Norma Plummer](http://web.archive.org./web/20131125140402im_/http://resources3.news.com.au/images/2013/05/09/1226638/887967-norma-plummer.jpg)
Thu May 09 23:30:00 EST 2013 Warren Partland THE Adelaide Thunderbirds are ready for West Coast Fever coach Norma Plummer to use her full bag of tricks when they meet in Perth on Sunday.
Pitman confident of quick return
![Chelsea Pitman](http://web.archive.org./web/20131125140402im_/http://resources2.news.com.au/images/2013/05/07/1226636/623270-chelsea-pitman.jpg)
Tue May 07 10:50:56 EST 2013 Damien Stannard QUEENSLAND Firebird Chelsea Pitman could return to the court sooner than expected as she makes a rapid recovery from an ankle injury.
Firebirds too strong for Fever
![Natalie Medhurst](http://web.archive.org./web/20131125140402im_/http://resources1.news.com.au/images/2013/05/06/1226635/655417-natalie-medhurst.jpg)
Sun May 05 23:00:00 EST 2013 Daniel Pace A THIRD-QUARTER scoring blitz by the Queensland Firebirds set the platform for their 63-54 victory over a tenacious West Coast Fever.
Geelong spotted Boak's true worth
![Travis Boak](http://web.archive.org./web/20131125140402im_/http://resources3.news.com.au/images/2013/01/30/1226565/362415-travis-boak.jpg)
Geoff Roach AT the time it didn't seem to make sense but now we know why Geelong was so desperate to lure Travis Boak to the Bellarine.
Corletto steps up for Mystics
![Julie-Corletto](http://web.archive.org./web/20131125140402im_/http://resources3.news.com.au/images/2013/04/07/1226614/228975-julie-corletto.jpg)
Fri May 03 08:33:43 EST 2013 Cathy Walshe AUSTRALIAN Diamonds defender Julie Corletto's New Zealand netball sojourn hasn't quite panned out as expected.
Von Bertouch blow for T-Birds
![Natalie von Bertouch](http://web.archive.org./web/20131125140402im_/http://resources1.news.com.au/images/2013/04/27/1226630/612805-natalie-von-bertouch.jpg)
Sat Apr 27 23:00:00 EST 2013 Warren Partland THE Adelaide Thunderbirds have been dealt a huge blow in their bid to claim top spot with Nat von Bertouch was ruled out of the Firebirds match.
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![Paddy Bell](http://web.archive.org./web/20131125140402im_/http://resources1.news.com.au/images/2013/05/15/1226643/289793-paddy-bell.jpg)
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