Katrina Nissen

2 weeks ago | codesports.com.au | Katrina Nissen

Giants Netball have pulled off the biggest upset of the 2025 Super Netball season to date by overthrowing the 2024 premiers, Adelaide Thunderbirds by one point. After leading by as much as eight points in the second quarter, Giants kept their composure as the Thunderbirds mounted a last-ditch comeback. Erin O’Brien, one of Giants’ rising stars, pulled off a matchwinning intercept at the 57-minute mark, giving her side a small buffer which put the match just out of reach for the visitors.

3 weeks ago | codesports.com.au | Katrina Nissen

The Sunshine Coast Lightning’s state dominance continues with a hard-fought 64 to 50 win over compatriots Queensland Firebirds. The 14 goal victory is the 13th time, in 18 clashes, that the Lightning have won the ‘Battle of the Bruce’. The Lightning, sporting commemorative ANZAC bibs, got out to a solid start, forcing numerous early changes to the Firebirds’ lineup.

1 month ago | codesports.com.au | Katrina Nissen

The Queensland Firebirds’ inspirational start to their Super Netball season continues with a massive upset 67 to 54 point victory over the West Coast Fever. The Fever, still without their superstar goaler, Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard, put up a courageous fight but couldn’t withstand a hungry home side and shooting masterclass from new import Mary Cholhok. Standing at 201 centimetres tall, the Ugandan was unmatchable in the air and finished with MVP honours and 42 at 86% per cent.

1 month ago | netballscoop.com | Katrina Nissen

At the end of 2024, Tara Steel was at a crossroads. After 15 years of committed study, hard work and challenging disruptions, including the COVID-19 pandemic, she had achieved her goal of completing her High Performance Accreditation through Netball Australia. But, like many aspiring netball coaches in Australia, Steel realised that opportunities to coach at that next level were few and far between here at home.  “[I could have] remained in Canberra in the pathway here,” she said.

Jul 13, 2024 | geelongadvertiser.com.au | Kate Allman |Georgia Doyle |Katrina Nissen

Adelaide Thunderbirds 64 defeated Sunshine Coast Lightning 62The Adelaide Thunderbirds have taken fate into their own hands, with a hard fought two-point win over Sunshine Coast Lightning delivering them their first Super Netball minor premiership in 11 years, as well as a crucial home semi-final. It came at a cost however, with rising star Lauren Frew limping from the court after re-injuring her ankle, and facing a race against time to be finals-ready against the Melbourne Vixens next week.