Netball: An 18-strong 2024-25 squad has been announced as the Origin Australian Diamonds build towards the Sydney 2027 Netball World Cup.
Netball Aus announce Diamonds squad | 01:25 Australia n Diamonds’ coach Stacey Marinkovich has named three debutants in her Origin Diamonds squad halfway through the Suncorp Super Netball season.Adelaide Thunderbirds playmaker Georgie Horjus has received a well-deserved International call-up, alongside her 2023 Super Netball Grand Final teammate, Lucy Austin as a Diamonds invitee.
Despite nursing a calf injury, Sunshine Coast Lightning defender Courtney Bruce has been named alongside her young teammate Ashleigh Ervin after an impressive start to her domestic season. “Whilst they continue to shape their craft each athlete has challenged the world’s best athletes in Suncorp Super Netball this year,” Marinkovich said.
Minister for Sport The Hon Anika Wells MP joined Netball Australia CEO Stacey West, Origin Australian Diamonds head coach Stacey Marinkovich and Origin Australian Diamonds Courtney Bruce, Ash Ervin, Cara Koenen and Liz Watson at the Downey Park Netball Association in Brisbane to make the announcement.
“The Albanese Government’s $6 million dollar investment will help deliver an exceptional Netball World Cup in 2027, and generate more opportunities for more future Diamonds,” she said.
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