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The Diamonds have jetted out on a mission to claim another Commonwealth Games crown. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

NetballPremiumDiamonds deja vu as Vixens star aims for Glasgow gold

Kate Moloney is determined to convert grand final dismay into gold medal glory, having learned the value of a quick turnaround at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Joanna Guelas

Jamie-Lee Price will be part of the Diamonds squad mining for more gold in Glasgow. (Con Chronis/AAP PHOTOS)

NetballPremium'Light-bulb moment': Price is right for Games debut

After narrowly missing out on selection for the previous Commonwealth Games, Australian star Jamie-Lee Price realised she had to change her mindset.

Roger Vaughan

Papua New Guinea's Waisame Andrew carries the netball hopes of her nation at just 21. (Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS)

NetballPremiumPNG Pepes' brave quest for World Cup netball berth

Netball World Cup hopefuls PNG have to contend with language barriers and cultural differences before even warming up to face their overseas opponents.

Will Nicholas

Shamera Sterling-Humphrey celebrates Thunderbirds' grand final with with son Xaihire. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

NetballPremiumThunderbirds star caps Super Netball comeback in GF

After navigating post-partum depression, Adelaide captain Shamera Sterling-Humphrey starred in the Super Netball grand final win over the Melbourne Vixens.

Joanna Guelas

Skipper Kate Moloney was left frustrated at the Vixens' lack of 'hunger' in the grand final. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

NetballPremiumMoloney rues limp display in Vixens' grand final defeat

Rendered toothless by Adelaide in a dismal Super Netball grand final loss, captain Kate Moloney says the Melbourne Vixens had no 'fight' or 'hunger'.

Joanna Guelas

The Thunderbirds have made Super Netball history by claiming their third championship. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

NetballPremiumThunderbirds are go with historic Super Netball triumph

The Adelaide Thunderbirds have secured their Super Netball dynasty, crushing the Melbourne Vixens to claim a record third grand final victory.

Joanna Guelas

Shamera Sterling-Humphrey is hoping to be celebrating again come the final siren on grand final day. (Michael Errey/AAP PHOTOS)

NetballPremiumThunderbirds star eyes title amid mental health battle

Battling post-partum depression, Shamera Sterling-Humphrey is key to Adelaide's bid to blunt a potent Melbourne Vixens attack in the Super Netball grand final.

Shayne Hope

The Melbourne Vixens are ready for their third straight Super Netball grand final. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

NetballPremiumVixens quash doubts on road to Super title decider

A series of tough conversations brought Melbourne's Super Netball title defence back from the brink, setting up a grand final showdown with Adelaide.

Shayne Hope

Jo Weston (centre) and her Melbourne Vixens teammates go through their paces before the grand final. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

NetballPremiumVixens star ready for Super Netball grand-final heat

Star Melbourne Vixens defender Jo Weston is aiming for Super Netball premiership glory and Commonwealth Games gold in the next month.

Oliver Caffrey

West Coast Fever star Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard at training. West Coast Fever

Netball CommentsPremium‘We don’t want to lose her’: Fever eye star shooter’s return

In the wake of their preliminary final defeat to Melbourne Vixens, West Coast Fever netball boss Sara Francis-Bayman has revealed where things sit with star shooter Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard ahead of next year.

Mitchell Woodcock

Coach Di Honey (centre) has steered the Vixens into the grand final in her first year in the job. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

NetballPremiumVixens eye Super Netball history against Adelaide

Melbourne Vixens are one win away from making Super Netball history, with coach Di Honey saying her side has what it takes to beat Adelaide in the grand final.

Melissa Woods

West Coast Fever captain Jess Anstiss and Melbourne Vixens wing attack Zara Walters compete for the ball.

Super Netball 2026CommentsPremiumCoach says Fever got ‘best’ of Vixens in prelim final loss

West Coast Fever coach Dan Ryan has conceded his side was ‘on the back foot from the start’ in their devastating 11-goal preliminary final defeat to Melbourne Vixens.

Mitchell Woodcock

The Vixens have booked their spot in their third consecutive Super Netball grand final. (Rob Prezioso/AAP PHOTOS)

NetballPremiumVixens end losing run to snare Super grand final spot

Melbourne Vixens have ended a four-game losing streak in style, downing West Coast Fever 62-51 to book a Super Netball grand final berth against Adelaide.

Melissa Woods

Melbourne Vixens defenders Jo Weston and Rudi Ellis celebrate.

NetballCommentsPremiumClinical Vixens pummel Fever to end their premiership hopes

West Coast Fever’s premiership hopes have come to an end as reigning premiers Melbourne Vixens outclassed them to book a spot in the grand final with an 11-goal victory.

Mitchell Woodcock

West Coast Fever are on the verge of a fifth grand final.

NetballCommentsPremiumHow Fever overcame odds, expectation to be on cusp of glory

As West Coast Fever prepare for the highly-anticipated do-or-die preliminary final against arch-rivals Melbourne Vixens, Mitchell Woodcock looks at how they overcame adversity to be on the cusp of glory.

Mitchell Woodcock

West Coast Fever star Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard with her son Joshua.

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The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
Fowler-Nembhard makes big call on Fever future

West Coast Fever superstar Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard has made a big call on her future at the club.

Mitchell Woodcock

The Melbourne Vixens know the threat posed by Fever sharp-shooter Romelda Aiken-George (left). (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

NetballPremiumVixens out to end form slump in 'do-or-die' Fever final

On a four-game losing streak, Melbourne Vixens maintain they can regain their best form against West Coast to reach another Super Netball grand final.

Melissa Woods

West Coast Fever defender Fran Williams claimed the 2026 Stacey Marinkovich Medal.

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The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
Fever MVP Williams reveals latest on her future

Fran Williams was crowned West Coast Fever’s Most Valuable Player on Tuesday night when she was awarded the Stacey Marinkovich Medal. And the defender has revealed where she’s at with her future beyond 2026.

Mitchell Woodcock

Kate Moloney is confident the Vixens can rebound from a poor semi and reach Super Netball's decider. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

NetballPremiumHold the beers: Vixens need to bring down Fever first

Vixens captain Kate Moloney believes her team can end their form slump in the preliminary final against the Fever and earn a chance to defend their title.

Melissa Woods

West Coast Fever defender Fran Williams has won the Stacey Marinkovich Medal.

Super Netball 2026CommentsPremiumRoses star gets her flowers as Fever’s Most Valuable Player

West Coast Fever defender Fran Williams has capped off an incredible season by claiming her maiden Stacey Marinkovich Medal as the club’s most valuable player.

Mitchell Woodcock

Despite a dream rise to the preliminary final, Dan Ryan and the Fever know their job isn't done yet. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

NetballPremiumIt's been a rollercoaster: Fever close in on GF berth

West Coast and the Melbourne Vixens will meet in a preliminary final on Saturday in a blockbuster grand final re-match that promises to be a must-watch affair.

Justin Chadwick

The Fever are one win away from the Super Netball grand final after beating the Mavericks in Perth. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

NetballPremiumFever end Mavericks tilt to set up Vixens grudge clash

Sasha Glalsgow has come back to haunt her former side as the West Coast Fever edged the Melbourne Mavericks 56-52 in a hard-fought minor semi-final.

Justin Chadwick

Fever players celebrate Sunday’s win.

Netball CommentsFantastic Fever within one win of latest grand final berth

West Coast Fever are a win away from a fifth grand final berth in their history, outclassing a physical and frustrated Melbourne Mavericks by four goals in a thrilling minor semifinal.

Mitchell Woodcock

The Thunderbirds are through to Super Netball's grand final after their win over Melbourne. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

NetballPremiumThunderbirds crush Vixens to secure GF netball berth

The Melbourne Vixens will host arch rivals West Coast in Saturday's preliminary final after losing the major semi to the Adelaide Thunderbirds.

Justin Chadwick