Last updated: September 6, 2017

Diamonds time out to reflect

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Australia coach Lisa Alexander faces a testing month trying to repair confidence in the Diamonds.

Ferns pressure crushes Diamonds

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World netball champions Australia will be on a mission in next month’s four-Test trans-Tasman series.

Bassett to ‘keep it real’

New Australian Diamonds captain Caitlin Bassett speaks to the media in Brisbane, Friday, August 18, 2017. The Diamonds are playing against New Zealand, England and South Africa in the upcoming Quad series starting in Brisbane on Saturday, August 26. (AAP Image/Samantha Manchee) NO ARCHIVING
Australian netball coach Lisa Alexander believes the captaincy will allow Caitlin Bassett a chance to prove just how good she is.

Geitz faces mother of a battle

Netball star Laura Geitz with baby son Barney. Photo Peter Wallis
Laura Geitz will have to prove herself worthy of a national team recall without playing any competitive netball.

Geitz aims at Games

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Australian Diamonds great Laura Geitz will push for Commonwealth Games selection after returning to netball.

Medhurst a cut Diamond

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Three-time world champion Natalie Medhurst is a shock omission from the Diamonds squad for the year’s remaining Test matches.

Sunshine Coast win Super Netball

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The Sunshine Coast Lightning are the inaugural Super Netball champions, defeating the Giants 65-48 in the grand final.

Debut season a winner

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Super Netball’s first season brought plenty to the table but there’s still more work to be done.

Keys to Super Netball decider

Super Netball Preliminary Final - Vixens v Giants
The inaugural Super Netball grand final promises to be a thriller. Here’s what to watch for, and how it will be won.

Footy feud spills over

Giants goal shooter Susan Pettitt in action during the Round 12 Super Netball match between the Giants Netball and the Melbourne Vixens at AIS Stadium in Canberra, Sunday, May 14, 2017. (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY
The AFL and NRL rivalry will switch to the netball court when the Giants and Sunshine Coast battle for the Super netball title.

Pies take stock from hard knocks

Pies take stock from hard knocks
There are plenty of positives to be gained from Collingwood’s inaugural season in Super Netball.

Vixens struck by Lightning

Vixens struck by Lightning
Emily Mannix admits the Vixens let slip a golden ticket into the inaugural Super Netball grand final.

Lightning’s thriller semi final

Lightning’s thriller semi final
The Sunshine Coast Lightning will host the inaugural Super Netball grand final after upsetting the Melbourne Vixens.

Scherian stands tall

Scherian stands tall
The expansion of the game this year under Super Netball created 21 extra on-court opportunities every round.

Vixens back on top

Vixens back on top
The Melbourne Vixens have regained top spot with an emphatic 71-50 victory over the Adelaide Thunderbirds.

Vixens fail to recover

Vixens fail to recover
Giants coach Julie Fitzgerald believes her side’s good start was catalyst for their win over the Melbourne Vixens.

Geitz given deadline for return

Geitz given deadline for return
Laura Geitz has until the end of June to decide if she will resume her netball career.

Hopes for indigenous camp

Hopes for indigenous camp
Netball Australia has unveiled plans for its first indigenous high performance camp.

Thunderbirds run Giants close

Thunderbirds run Giants close
Giants coach Julie Fitzgerald praised her team’s composure after they survived a scare in downing the Thunderbirds.

Pioneer longs to hand over

Pioneer longs to hand over
Netball pioneer Marcia Ella-Duncan remains a role model for indigenous players but she wishes there were others to do so.

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