Articles tagged: Netball

Walters to represent Australia
Colac's Zara Walters has earned selection to represent Australia in the upcoming FAST5 Netball World Series in November.

Talented rookie closing in on new contract
Colac netball export Zara Walters hopes to have a new contract with the Melbourne Vixens locked in soon following a breakout season that saw her clean up at the club’s awards night.

Midcourter’s return lifts Bombers to victory
The return of Irrewarra-Beeac midcourter Hayley Morrissy has sparked the Bombers to a big win over an under-strengthened Western Eagles.

Roos first-gamer impresses
South Colac coach Kelsey Jeffreys has heaped praise on a 15-year-old A Grade netball debutant for her performance against finals contender Simpson.

Joy looks back on time full of pride
Departing Colac Night Netball Association life member Joy Horsted says she’ll look back on her time with the association full of pride.

Dolphins get behind champion
A large group of Lorne Football Netball Club clubmates made the trek to Melbourne to watch a star Dolphin make history in the Victorian Netball League.

Bombers primed for another tilt
Irrewarra-Beeac netball coach Dave Boyce says the Bombers’ run home is the perfect preparation for another premiership assault.

End of an era for association
Colac’s Val Russell still meets annually with a netball team she first played with over four decades ago.

Demon and Saint lead the way
A Demon and a Saint polled the most SportsPower Colac coaches votes during the first half of Colac district netball's split round.

Umpire development program growing
Colac and District Netball Association umpire coordinator Tamara Holmes says the association’s netball umpires development program has gone from strength to strength in 2024.

Injury sidelines Bay netballer
Apollo Bay has confirmed a serious ankle injury will sideline Hannah McDonald for the Hawks’ final two games of the season.

Injury fails to stop Tully
A stress fracture in her back has failed to stop Birregurra product Tully Bethune from earning a spot in Victoria’s 19-and-under squad.

Former club proud of young Vixen
Colac netball officials say former Tiger Zara Walters has made the club extremely proud despite a heartbreaking end to her first Suncorp Super Netball season.

Alvie survives scare from Imps
Alvie netballers have survived a major scare from an in-form Colac Imperials team to keep their winning form intact.

Crucial clash awaits Otway Districts after big win
Otway Districts have quickly turned their attention to a crucial clash against Birregurra following a big win on the coast.

Young Tiger shines against Supersaints
A starring performance from youngster Chloe Hay has helped lead the Colac Tigers A Grade netballers to a percentage-boosting win over St Albans.

Lorne puts up fight against top-five side
Birregurra netball official Ash Merrett says the Saints’ win over Lorne was far tougher than the final scoreline suggests.

New Dolphin has big impact
A desire to cut down travel and play closer to home helped Lorne land former South Colac product Cody McNamara this season.

Tigers to keep rising
Colac A Grade captain Emily Murfitt says the Tigers will aim to build momentum from last week’s imposing performance against Leopold.

Mavericks player trains with locals
A group of Otway Districts and Alvie netballers have gained a taste of Suncorp Super Netball training from a netballer from the Melbourne Mavericks.

Demons aren’t giving up on finals
Otway Districts coach Emma Sutherland admits her team only has a slim chance of making finals, but says the Demons aren’t giving up hope just yet.

Netballer’s career comes full circle
Western Eagles netballer Laura Martin says her netball career has come full circle.

Experienced Cat leads the way
Champion Colac netballer Nicole Mitchell was among the top votegetters for the SportsPower Colac coaches' MVP during round 15 of Colac district netball.

Family flying in to support Zara
Melbourne Vixens star Zara Walters will have the support of her entire family at this weekend’s Suncorp Super Netball grand final with her parents and siblings set to make the trip to Adelaide.

