New-look Diamonds earn redemption in New Zealand
Cara Koenen of Australia looks to pass the ball during the Constellation Cup.
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The reimagined Australia Diamonds and their new coach have revitalised the national netball team s rebuilding process with a series-levelling 45-36 win against New Zealand at Christchurch Arena.
Liz Watson s first taste of international captaincy was a compelling audition for the permanent gig as coach Stacey Marinkovich s new-look outfit brushed away the rust from their shaky first glimpse in Game 2 of the four-match Constellation Cup campaign.
New Zealand s Silver Ferns will be hoping captain Ameliaranne Ekenasio s calf injury recovers in time for Game 3 on Saturday because she was dearly missed from the home side s shooting circle.
New-look Diamonds earn redemption in New Zealand
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So if the unthinkable happens and level 3 continues, what sporting events may need a rethink?
Prada Cup/America s Cup: Feb 17-March 15 Photo credit: Photosport
Event organisers have already canned Wednesday s schedule, which would have been races five and six in the best of 13 Prada Cup final.
While the delay is probably good news for the struggling INEOS Team UK, it s not good news for the event, with fans now unlikely to attend.
Even if Auckland is out of level 3 by Thursday, that could be followed by a period at level 2, which would mean no gatherings of more than 100 people.
The Prada Cup finals are scheduled to conclude on February 22, with the America s Cup set to run from March 6-15, but a two-week lockdown will severely impact that schedule.
West Coast Fever issues open letter to fans, revealing details of Super Netball salary cap breaches
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West Coast Fever say those responsible for salary cap breaches are no longer with the club.
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West Coast Fever has admitted to offering players accommodation, travel, jobs and the use of cars as part of the salary cap rort that rocked the club last year.
Key points:
Players were offered perks outside their agreed contracts
West Coast Fever did not name those responsible, but said they are no longer associated with the club
Coach Stacey Marinkovich urged fans to trust the club
The Sunshine Coast goal shooter was announced a part of the Australian Development Squad in 2019 and then elevated to the extended Diamonds squad at the end of last year.
Koenen isn’t the only one vying for a spot in the green and gold, with goal attack Steph Wood already a member of the squad.
The Diamonds squad will travel to Christchurch on February 15 where they will quarantine for 14 days.
Diamonds head coach Stacey Marinkovich is looking forward to her first tour with the team.
“While the environment surrounding this tournament is unique, our team are working tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure that our squad will be as prepared as they possibly can be to take on the Silver Ferns coming out of two weeks quarantine,” she said.
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