Netball: Australia have taken out the opening game of the Constellation Cup, in a physical battle with New Zealand in Melbourne.
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Former Super Netball sideline reporter Fiona Crowe said Bruce has established herself as the premier keeper in the world game. Crowe said Bruce’s match-up on Walmsley went as expected.Australia huddle during game one of the 2023 Constellation Cup series between Australia Diamonds and New Zealand Silver Ferns at John Cain Arena on October 12, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia.
After stopping for a whistle, the newly minted vice-captain was stationary near the circle edge, but Gordon still contested in the air and fell onto Hadley. The Aussie clutched at her left knee after bearing Gordon’s full weight and looked pained as she left the court. Paige Hadley of Australia reacts after a contest during game one of the 2023 Constellation Cup series between Australia Diamonds and New Zealand Silver Ferns at John Cain Arena on October 12, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. From the moment she took the court just before quarter time, replacing Paige Hadley at centre, Kate Moloney was a middie on a mission.
Marinkovich was impressed with Moloney’s game. “As Kate entered the game, I thought she was running the ball hard, so we kept with the change,” she said. “The score line probably was a bit bigger than what it felt out there. It felt like it was goal for goal and they were on us the whole time. It was a good contest.”Kiera Austin claimed the starting goal attack bib in a game labelled superb by former Diamond Madi Browne.
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