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Swifts coach makes history

THE NSW Swifts have created history after appointing Rob Wright as their head coach for the next two years.

Gerrard trading skirt for boots and mud

MO'ONIA Gerrard will trade netball for rugby union next year as she chases selection for the 2016 Olympics in Rio.

Firebirds wrap up finals berth

THE Queensland Firebirds sealed a finals berth with a tense 52-48 victory over the NSW Swifts in Sunday’s trans-Tasman netball match in Brisbane.

Vixens stunned by nifty Swifts

IT was a battle between second and eighth on the ladder, but Melbourne Vixens walked away from their battle against NSW Swifts today not looking like the team in the finals picture.

Thousands support the fighting Swifts

THEY'RE wooden spoon contenders, but that isn't stopping record crowds turning up to watch the NSW Swifts.

Thunderbirds are go in Sydney

THE Adelaide Thunderbirds survived another scrappy performance to secure two vital premiership points with a 46-43 win over the NSW Swifts.

Rookie firing fit for grand final

FIREBIRDS rookie Kim Ravaillion has declared herself fit for the ANZ Championship decider after a nerve-racking string of doctor's appointments.

Geitz's shot at fairytale in decider

LAURA Geitz's emotional season is one win away from a fairytale ending after the Firebirds reached the ANZ Championship grand final.

Birds turn their attention to Birds

THE Queensland Firebirds are the final hurdle the Adelaide Thunderbirds must overcome if they are to claim a second ANZ Championship crown.

McMahon dreams big but stays real

AT the age of 35, Sharelle McMahon has achieved her comeback goal: a spot in the national netball grand final.

Aiken steeled for roughhouse tactics

THE road to the ANZ Championship record books has been a bumpy one for Queensland Firebird Romelda Aiken.

Inspired Vixens fire up to rebound

MELBOURNE Vixens captain Bianca Chatfield says anything short of a grand final berth next week will be a failure for the team this year.

Lone T-Bird male proud to wear pink

ADELAIDE Thunderbirds' assistant coach Dan Ryan goes about his work oblivious to the fact he is the only male at the training session.

Rookie firing fit for grand final

FIREBIRDS rookie Kim Ravaillion has declared herself fit for the ANZ Championship decider after a nerve-racking string of doctor's appointments.

Birds turn their attention to Birds

THE Queensland Firebirds are the final hurdle the Adelaide Thunderbirds must overcome if they are to claim a second ANZ Championship crown.

Vixens vs Firebirds preview

NETBALL writer Warren Partland previews the ANZ championship preliminary final between the Melbourne Vixens v Queensland Firebirds.

Hot-shot Borrego in race for MVP

ADELAIDE Thunderbirds goal shooter Carla Borrego has been selected in the final six nominations for the ANZ Championship most valuable player award.

Title is Thunderbirds' to lose

THE Adelaide Thunderbirds have finally convinced former Australian captain Kathryn Harby-Williams they're premiership material.

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.

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.

Pulse snatch victory from Fever

A NEVER-SAY-DIE defensive effort laid the base for Central Pulse's nailbiting 53-52 win over West Coast Fever in Wellington.

Pulse rally to sneak past Fever

A NEVER-SAY-DIE defensive effort laid the base for Central Pulse's nailbiting 53-52 win over West Coast Fever in Wellington.

Thunderbirds hold off Fever

THE Adelaide Thunderbirds fought off a gritty West Coast Fever in Perth today to climb back on top of the ladder.

T-Birds brace for feverish changes

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.

Firebirds too strong for Fever

A THIRD-QUARTER scoring blitz by the Queensland Firebirds set the platform for their 63-54 victory over a tenacious West Coast Fever.

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.