96 year old Dennis Turner recently wrote a poem about the Hastings Valley Netball Association. His words about netball and life resonated with Netball Scoop - we hope it brings as big a smile to your face as it did to ours.
With three Suncorp Super Netball athletes having experienced an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture this season, Netball Scoop dug into the archives for one of our most popular articles. Written in 2015, it was part of a two part series, covering the science of female athlete's knee injuries (Part I), and this story of Liz
What happens when athletes sacrifice a traditional role to follow their sporting dream? There are challenges involved, including putting a profession on hold and juggling finances. Amy Cooper explores the price of playing netball.
Throughout her life, Pam Cookey has balanced a punishing schedule of netball, study and work. Along the way she's overcome three serious injuries and personal loss to become one of the English Roses' most loved and decorated athletes.
Missed Round 3 of Suncorp Super Netball live? Don't worry, Netball Scoop have you covered with all the match analysis, stats and talking points with a sprinkling of discussion with the players and coaches.
It's been a meteoric rise for Donnell Wallam, but the sharp shooter from country Western Australia is taking it all in her stride. And while she's currently a long way from home - playing with the Leeds Rhinos in the Vitality Netball Superleague, Donnell's family and heritage are never far from her mind.
In part 2 of this two part series, Maia Wilson discusses her confronting obsession with body image issues and her 'self-diagnosed' eating disorder, the role of women and culture in sport, and the conversations Maia is having on cultural diversity. Please be aware that some of the content may be triggering.
There are many motivators and barriers for teenagers who participate in sport. And who better to discuss these issues than another teenager. Sophie Radcliffe chatted with a wide range of teens about to find out what they enjoyed, what they didn't, and why it's so important for them to play sport.
El de Jersey, a self-confessed netty nerd, applauds how far the game has come, but believes that we have a long way to go. Her advice - get watching now!
Towera Vinkhumbo has battled the odds to become a dual code athlete for Malawi. From her first game for the national soccer team at the age of 13, to leading the Vitality Netball SuperLeague for defensive statistics this season, she's drawn inspiration from her family, teammates, a very special coach, and especially her faith.
