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Swifts with new defensive pair

SONIA Mkoloma and new defensive partner Sharni Layton will raise the decibel levels for the Swifts this season.

Swifts captaincy amazing: Green

KIMBERLEE Green is a familiar face in the new-look NSW Swifts squad, so it's no surprise she's been named captain for 2014.

Paige makes an impression

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

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

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

A NEW-LOOK NSW Swifts will be bolstered by a Diamonds defender snared from Adelaide and a potential shooting star.

Beloved dad predicted Geitz rise

LAURA Geitz's late father predicted her elevation to the Australian captaincy two years ago.

Legend Liz backs captain Geitz

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

THE Queensland Firebirds have been rocked by the departure of champion goal attack Natalie Medhurst.

Firebirds seal Simmons deal

THE Queensland Firebirds have strengthened their midcourt by signing former West Coast Fever youngster Verity Simmons.

McCloud has Diamonds lining

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

COACH Roselee Jencke has stood by her use of the bench in the Queensland Firebirds' heartbreaking ANZ Championship grand final loss.

Obst takes on national role

The Adelaide Thunderbirds have increased their presence on the national stage following the appointment of Tania Obst as national 21 and under coach.

T-Birds ready for new challenge

ADELAIDE Thunderbirds will attempt to be the first ANZ Championship team to successfully defend the title.

Can Thunderbirds go back-to-back?

THE Adelaide Thunderbirds created history last year when they conquered the Queensland Firebirds in the ANZ Championship grand final.

Dan Ryan flies the T-Birds' nest

THE Thunderbirds will attempt to defend their ANZ Championship crown with a revamped coaching panel following Dan Ryan's move to Sydney.

T-Birds stand behind Hallinan

RENAE Hallinan has been hailed as a ready-made replacement for SA's favourite netballer Natalie von Bertouch.

T-Birds stand behind Hallinan

RENAE Hallinan is the new Thunderbirds captain, replacing retired star Natalie von Bertouch in the quest for back-to-back titles.

Vixens stake claim for top spot

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

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

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

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

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

MELBOURNE Vixens have suffered their first loss for the season, edged out by one goal in a tough battle against the Thunderbirds in Adelaide.

Medhurst named Fever skipper

AUSTRALIAN Diamonds veteran Nat Medhurst has made an immediate impact at the West Coast Fever after being named to captain the side in 2014.

Fever on song in Singapore

THE last time Caitlin Bassett was in Singapore, she tasted netball success of the highest order.

SA netballer Watts to join Fever

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

THE Queensland Firebirds have been rocked by the departure of champion goal attack Natalie Medhurst.

Diamonds look for defensive expanion

AUSTRALIA netball coach Lisa Alexander believes expanding the ANZ Championship could be the way to improve player depth.

Firebirds outsweat Fever in rout

THE Queensland Firebirds romped their way into second spot in the ANZ Championship with a 72-47 win over West Coast Fever in Perth.

Firebirds rally around Geitz

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

11:30PM 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

2:53PM 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

11:00PM 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

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

11:30PM 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

1:01PM 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

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

Glen Foreman WEST Coast Fever captain Cath Cox has challenged the burgeoning side to take its crucial step.

Ellis scoffs at 'too rough' claims

12:31PM 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

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

11:30PM 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

10:38PM 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

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

9:28PM A BELOW-STRENGTH Queensland Firebirds recorded a commanding 76-51 victory over Canterbury Tactix in Christchurch.

Medhurst ready to shake up Tactix

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

11:30PM 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

10:50AM 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

11:00PM 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

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

8:33AM 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

11:00PM 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.