Although the tiny venue felt more like a school gym than an elite sports stadium, and while other Commonwealth Games netball finals (Manchester, Delhi) have been closer and more dramatic, there was something particularly significant about the 1998 gold medal game between - naturally - Australia and New Zealand.
Paige Hadley says Australian netballers have ruled out boycotting international fixtures.
Giants Netball leapfrog Melbourne into Super Netball top spot on back of a superb performance from Jo Harten.
The Magpies are a step closer to playing Super Netball finals after a comprehensive 62-50 win over NSW Swifts at Hisense Arena.
In just 11 rounds the Malawian import has become one of Super Netball's great crowd-pleasers.
Giants Netball face a red-hot Melbourne Vixens with Serena Guthrie set for fuel with Diamond Liz Watson.
Australian coach Lisa Alexander says playing in Canberra will be a crucial stepping stone to Commonwealth Games success.
Having spent the season firmly entrenched in the Super Netball top three, season 2017 could still go either way for Julie Fitzgerald's much vaunted Giants.
The NSW Swifts are set to welcome back their two most experienced stars for the Magpies game on Saturday.
The three new franchises have recruited a host of big names, but none have quite matched the Melbourne Vixens.
Giants Netball star Susan Pettitt returns to capital for top-of-the-table clash against Melbourne Vixens at the AIS.
Netball lacks a body to deal with on-court indiscretions.
The Melbourne Vixens have moved three points clear at the top of the ladder after overhauling Queensland Firebirds at Hisense Arena.
The Swifts coach may have to drop in-form players as the captain and vice-captain return from injury.
There comes a moment in every premiership campaign where you just know that this year is going to be your year.
A standout performance from goalkeeper Sharni Layton has lifted Collingwood to a thrilling 61-59 Super Netball win over the Queensland Firebirds in Launceston.
The NSW Swifts have overcome a sluggish start to record a 51-48 come-from-behind victory over the Adelaide Thunderbirds in Saturday's Super Netball clash.
For all the disquiet surrounding the entry of privately-owned teams to the new Super Netball competition, the noise being made by the Melbourne Vixens continues to silence all those who had questioned the readiness of the proud establishment-owned club.
The Super Netball competition is fueling England's bid for a Commonwealth Games gold medal next year.
Swifts captain Abbey McCulloch has been ruled out this weekend with a knee injury.
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