2023 Quad Series preview: South Africa
THE 2023 Netball Quad Series is set to get underway this weekend, with Australia, England, New Zealand and South Africa all set to battle it out in Cape Town, South Africa for the title. In the build up, Rookie Me Central will be taking a look at each of the teams competing at the tournament […]
The recent rise of the South Africa Spar Proteas
IT has been a busy 10 years for the South Africa Spar Proteas, getting up to standard once more with the rest of the top netballing nations and working hard to go from relative obscurity to having some of the most well known international names. Whilst South Africa had a netball golden age throughout the […]
Sharelle McMahon: Pushing the boundaries
IN the midst of COVID-19 confusion, umpire supervisors at Melbourne-based Parkville Netball Competitions have taken it upon themselves to continue as much umpire-based learning as possible while matches are postponed. The competition is one of two umpiring Centres of Excellence in the state, seeing its Tuesday Premier Open division umpire cohort come together weekly during […]
Netball fantasy teams: Commentators v. Coaches
WHILE now renowned for their presence off court whether it be behind a microphone or boundary side these commentators and coaches were once known for their on-court prowess. Both sides consist of former players from across the globe now turned media personalities or coaches whether it be assistant or head. To be eligible to make […]
NWC 2019: Five things we learned from the World Cup
WITH the World Cup officially over we take a look back at the event and analyse five of the biggest and most important things to have come out the competition. 1. Coaches should not be underestimated It was a coaching masterclass from both Noeline Taurua and Norma Plummer the latter of which farewelled her international […]
Netball World Cup Preview: South Africa
THE 2019 Netball World Cup sees 16 countries head to Liverpool, England, with 60 matches played over the 10-day period between July 12-21. Countries have been split into four pools, playing a round robin in that pool before going further depending on their respective success. South Africa have perhaps one of the most intriguing lineups […]
Magpies crossing codes
WHILE the Australian Diamonds are getting ready for a busy international calendar, two big name Aussie netballers have laced up their boots ready for another sport this summer. Collingwood Magpies midcourter, Ash Brazill and recently retired defender, Sharni Layton have taken the field in 2019, with Layton crossing codes and joining second year footballer, Brazill […]
Diamonds challenged in Quad Series victory
A late shock out for the Australian Diamonds threw a spanner in the works for their Northern Quad Series campaign, however after a tough first half the Diamonds were able to settle against fifth ranked South Africa to come out with a strong 45 – 62 win. Losing Diamonds captain, Caitlin Bassett to a fractured forearm […]
Quad Series opens international netball for 2019
THE January Quad Series is just around the corner, meaning it’s almost time to watch the Australian Diamonds, New Zealand Silver Ferns, England Roses and South Africa Spar Proteas battle it out once more. The September series in Australia proved no country is safe, when the English Roses, then ranked second worldwide, had a close […]
