Australian Netball championship – Top players at Traralgon
Australian Netball championship – Top players at Traralgon: The top netball players of the nation have descended to the Traralgon indoor sports stadium where the inaugural Australian netball Championship will take place. The Championship aims to get emerging talents from 10 states and territories to play in the super netball League.
Kristen Barnes from netball Australia says ” from the competition this week we will select our under-21 Australian squad. That will go into a camp later in the year.”
“Ultimately the Pinnacle of professional netball careers is being selected for Australian diamonds. What we are looking for in the Australian way of play is tight end players on player defense and ability to see the circle and progress in the court.”
“We are also looking for shooters that can shoot all the way through the circle and also have really good connections. That is athletics fit and that can take the contest and put the ball through the ring at the end of the day.”
“The championship will not only spot emerging players but also provide umpires, coaches officials, and technical experts an opportunity to make progress in their careers.”
Netball in Australia
Netball is one of the most popular women’s sports in Australia and Australia is the hub of netball. They have solidified their position by winning the gold medal in the Commonwealth games.
Kristen Barnes says ” Historically Australia and New Zealand have always been the two big Rivals across the world. Now with the introduction of supernet ball, more players are coming into the leagues. They are revolving across the world. We have athletes from all over the world who come and play. Whether from England, South Africa, or Jamaica.
It’s been after a decade for female participation and sports and Australia. In coming years netball will continue to grow and is predicted to expand its field to men’s and mixed competitions
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