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Liz Ellis fumes at Netball Australia over 'callous disregard' of Diamond players
Liz Ellis has questioned the leadership of Netball Australia. The former Diamonds captain slammed the sport's governing body in a lengthy Instagram post. She said she wasn't invited by NA until the day the RSVP was due. Ellis said her disappointment at the oversight turned to anger when it was revealed Australian players had been warned of legal action.
Liz Ellis calls out 'callous disregard' by Netball Australia after players are forced to attend awards event Liz Ellis says Netball Australia has treated Diamonds players with "callous disregard" Ellis was highly critical of NA threatening legal action to force players to attend an awards ceremony. Ellis questioned if NA was "capable of providing the leadership the sport so desperately needs"
Courtney Bruce wins 2023 Liz Ellis Diamond as Super Netball team of the year revealed Courtney Bruce claimed her second Liz Ellis Diamond for outstanding performances at the national and domestic levels. The 29-year-old defender received the top gong at the Australian netball awards on Saturday night for her stellar domestic and international seasons with the West Coast Fever and the Diamonds. Adelaide Thunderbirds defender Shamera Sterling was named Super Netball player of the year. Bruce was contractually obliged to attend the awards night as a Diamonds player.
Airdrie won't underestimate 'Aggy's' Stranraer in the Scottish Cup, says captain Airdrie face Stranraer in the Scottish Cup third round on Saturday. Adam Frizzell and Scott Agnew were team-mates at Airdrie two seasons ago. The Diamonds come through the SPFL Trust Trophy quarter-final with a 6-5 penalties win over Morton.
Morton v Airdrie: Ton will be tough nut to crack, says Diamonds star Airdrie face Morton in the quarter-final of the SPFL Trust Trophy. The Diamonds are flying high in fourth place in the Scottish Championship. Cammy Ballantyne says reaching the semi-final is a huge incentive. Morton have struggled this season, with two league wins from 12 games.
Hibs ace aims to tie down starting slot at Airdrie after fine start to loan Kanayo Megwa joined Airdrie on a season-long deal from Hibs in September. The 19-year-old made his debut in the 2-1 defeat at home to Ayr United. Megwa has started the last five league games for the Diamonds.
Diamonds to feature at Netball Nations Cup in England The Diamonds are set to take on England, Uganda and New Zealand in a revamped Netball Nations Cup in England in January. Australia have never played Uganda on the international stage. It's the first time the Diamonds will play England since the World Cup final, and face another likely tough contest against New Zealand.
Airdrie goal hero Liam McStravick 'adapting well' after Linfield switch Liam McStravick scored his second goal of the season in Airdrie's 2-0 win over Arbroath. The Northern Irishman joined the Diamonds from Linfield in August. The 18-year-old winger believes he is adapting well to senior football.
Airdrie boss finds fault in victory over Arbroath, despite ending winless streak Airdrie beat Arbroath 2-0 in the Scottish Championship on Saturday. Liam McStravick and Lewis McGregor scored the goals for the Diamonds. Rhys McCabe's side are now three points clear of fifth-place Dunfermline. Airdrie face Morton in the quarter-final of the SPFL Trust Trophy.
Airdrie v Arbroath: Fordyce and Diamonds seek atonement for Gayfield nightmare Airdrie assistant boss Callum Fordyce admits his side have a big point to prove when Arbroath come calling in the Championship this weekend. The Diamonds keen to banish the memories of their 4-0 hiding at Gayfield earlier in the season.
'Raging' Raith Rovers boss will want to avenge defeat, warns Airdrie captain Airdrie lost 2-0 at home to league leaders Dundee United on Tuesday. Adam Frizzell says Ian Murray will be 'raging' that Airdrie got the better of his Raith Rovers side earlier in the season. The Diamonds travel to Stark's Park to take on the Fifers on Saturday.
Dundee United were ruthless, we need to show same qualities, says Airdrie ace Dundee United beat Airdrie United 2-0 in the Scottish Championship. Kai Fotheringham scored both goals for the league leaders. Charlie Telfer says the Diamonds need to be more ruthless if they are to get back up the table.
Diamonds complete clean sweep of South Africa to wrap up 2023 season The Diamonds completed a hugely successful 2023 campaign by sweeping South Africa in their three-match netball series. The third game marked the biggest margin of the three-Test series. Australia won 16 of 19 Tests in 2023, including the Quad Series and World Cup titles.
Airdrie must aim to score more goals in bid to climb Championship, says skipper Airdrie drew 1-0 with Inverness in the Championship on Saturday. David Wotherspoon scored the only goal of the game in the 37th minute. Airdrie captain Adam Frizzell says they deserved more from the game. The Diamonds host league leaders Dundee United on Tuesday.
Watson inspires Diamonds to clean sweep over Proteas Diamonds complete hugely successful 2023 campaign with 77-50 win in Hobart. Australia finished the year with 16 victories from 19 Tests, having won the Quad Series, World Cup and Constellation Cup prior to playing the Proteas.
Airdrieonians FC help secondary school launch its new breakfast club Airdrieonians Football Club helped Airdrie Academy launch its new breakfast club. Members of the Diamonds' playing and coaching staff were on hand to help unveil the facility. Hundreds of excited pupils turned out to meet with the special guests.
Australia keep perfect record against South Africa intact to secure netball Test series win The Diamonds have wrapped up their three-match series against South Africa with a 67-52 victory in Hobart. The victory is Australia's 45th win from as many starts against the Proteas. It was the 15th victory from 18 games in 2023.
Diamonds bounce back from Constellation Cup blip with convincing opening win over South Africa Australia beat South Africa 62-43 in Constellation Cup in Cairns. Diamonds have now won 14 of the 17 games they have played this year. Coach Stacey Marinkovich made multiple changes to her starting side.
Live: Silver Ferns v Australia – fourth Constellation Cup test The Silver Ferns head to Auckland for the final Constellation Cup test. Australia hold a 2-1 lead in the series, boasting a hefty 16 goal advantage. The Diamonds haven’t been great in New Zealand against the Ferns, winning just two of nine matches there since 2019.
Diamonds win Constellation Cup despite losing final Test to Silver Ferns Australia secures its 11th Constellation Cup crown on points aggregate. Diamonds won the first two games in Australia by a combined 19 goals. But they lost the final two Tests of the series in New Zealand. The Diamonds start a three-game series with South Africa on Wednesday.
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