Brittany Carter
Brittany Carter is a sports journalist and producer with ABC Grandstand. She has also spent time with ABC's 7.30. Follow her on twitter @_BrittanyCarter
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'It would have destroyed anyone else': Netball condemns racist mail sent to Donnell Wallam
Donnell Wallam has had to endure more scrutiny in her four years at the top than most players deal with in their entire careers, and on the eve of First Nations Round an old coach has questioned why her Super Netball club didn't protect her from seeing an offensive fan letter.
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analysis:After being snubbed by one club, Uneeq Palavi shone for another in her first-ever Super Netball start
The Mavericks will be kicking themselves after sleeping on Uneeq Palavi, who wowed crowds in Sydney as she took the court for the Swifts. The rookie goal shooter almost got her new side over the line, as three tight games in Round 12 got fans excited for the finals.
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'That was unfair': Super Netball's Mavericks criticised for warning Uneeq Palavi off Tonga commitments
The Melbourne Mavericks come under fire after reportedly warning their training partner Uneeq Palavi off her international commitments with Tonga Tala, despite no guarantees of a Super Netball debut with their team.
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analysis:Three different coaches in a tumultuous fortnight, as teary Firebirds get back on track
The Firebirds defy the odds against a premiership favourite as Donnell Wallam sinks nine super shots. Meanwhile, Australia's top-flight netball league adapts its send-off rule and Tongan shooter Uneeq Palavi makes her debut.
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One in a million: Netballer sparks important conversation about endometriosis
A million Australian women and girls suffer from endometriosis at some point in their life — the same number of participants in netball. That's why premiership player Tayla Williams is using her platform to break taboos about period talk.
Diamonds legend worried young netball coaches are getting a watered-down education after Firebirds go through two in a week
A former Diamonds coach urges the Queensland Firebirds to seriously think about filling Bec Bulley's role for the 2025 season with a more-experienced name over another new-age coach.
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analysis:'It's unprecedented': Two big names depart Super Netball on same night, sending fan speculation into overdrive
In a wild week of netball headlines, the NSW Swifts parted ways with their star shooter on the same night that the Queensland Firebirds sent their head coach packing. Now there are questions about who will take their places with just four rounds of Super Netball to go.
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Bec Bulley and Firebirds part ways after player revolt
By Brittany Carter and Jessica Stewart
A dressing-room mutiny has resulted in coach Bec Bulley leaving the struggling Queensland Firebirds despite more than two years remaining on her contract.
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analysis:Beloved Swift Wallace-Joseph on the out as club talks with management about behaviour
Two-time Super Netball champion Sam Wallace-Joseph appears to have played her last game for the NSW Swifts, as the Melbourne Vixens jump the West Coast Fever into top spot and Diamonds shooter Sophie Garbin hits 50 goals for a second straight week.
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analysis:Aussie Diamonds squad gets youth injection, as world number one team begins prep for next World Cup
The daughter of a Diamond, a versatile pocket rocket and a defender with a huge wingspan have all been selected in the Australian netball squad for 2024/25 as the side prepares to defend its World Cup title on home soil.
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analysis:Super Netball round-up — Wallace-Joseph dropped, Diamonds selection imminent, and the Lightning have super shot regrets
The Swifts make a huge call to replace three-time club MVP Sam Wallace-Joseph with a 19-year-old shooter, the Aussie Diamonds squad announcement is close, and Lightning fail to execute the super shot against Fever.
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analysis:Super Netball Round-Up: First Nations Round a chance for non-Indigenous players to reflect
Indigenous culture took centre stage in Super Netball First Nations Round, but what are the clubs doing in National Reconciliation Week to form an authentic connection with community? Meanwhile, the Fever have finally been dethroned after a six-week winning streak.
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analysis:Super Netball Round-Up: Umpire justified in send-off and an Aussie Diamond loses her shine
As Fever extended their unbeaten streak to six weeks and the Vixens finally faltered, the blockbuster Sydney derby stole our attention with a player suspension. Here's why the umpire was justified in her decision to send Jamie-Lee Price to the bench.
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analysis:Super Netball Round-Up: Scoreboard shocker, the return of a legend falls flat and match blowouts raise concerns about expansion
What quick fixes can Super Netball make to avoid another scoreboard debacle? Meanwhile, a three-time world champion receives a surprise call-up at age 40.
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analysis:Super Netball Round-Up: Does Inclusion Round need a clearer directive?
For a second straight season, Super Netball celebrated Inclusion Round, offering teams a chance to champion an initiative close to their heart. But are the competing themes diluting the meaning of the round or increasing its power?
'I'd be brave enough to change': Super Netball captain hoping to ditch the dress
Netball Australia is already embracing changes to their traditional playing dress, but the Super Netball clubs are yet to take up the offer. Giants co-captain Jo Harten says she is pushing hard to make it happen.
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analysis:Super Netball Round-Up: A shock secret positional switch, Diamonds captain defends herself and two extra-time thrillers
Shooter Shimona Jok makes her Mavericks debut in a position nobody expected, Liz Watson comes under fire for so-called 'dirty' act and the Swifts reward Housby in her 100th game. Here are Super Netball's talking points for round three.
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'My biggest challenge will be patience': Liz Ellis appointed to Netball Australia board
Australia's greatest netballer was disappointed last year when she put her hand up to try and help turn the sport around and was told there was no room for her on the Netball Australia board. Now in 2024, common sense has prevailed and they've found a seat for Ellis at the table.
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analysis:Why this sport pivoted away from skin fold testing years ago
Is the outrage surrounding the AFL's decision to ban skin fold tests in the pathway warranted? One expert working across a range of sports says many have been phasing them out for a while.
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analysis:Super Netball round-up: NZ teams hope to join, confusion over suspensions, and is the league as close as we think?
Is it wise for New Zealand and Australia to link up in a netball league again? And what about those discrepancies over player suspensions? We've got the biggest talking points covered in our Super Netball round-up.
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Australia launches inaugural First Nations team to compete on world stage in Brisbane tournament
Netball takes a significant step in its commitment to increase the representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander athletes, introducing an inaugural First Nations team to compete against World Cup talent at the Pacific Aus Sport Netball Series.
Jamaican shooter Shimona Jok keeping an open mind as 11th player signing confirms she's eligible for Diamonds
Super Netball import Shimona Jok was in the headlines after the Mavericks found a loophole to sign her as their 11th player. Now her eligibility for the Diamonds has been confirmed, would she ever go there?
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analysis:Super Netball Round-Up: Record breaking crowds, a Diamond finds her feet and South Australia has plenty to cheer about
The Adelaide Thunderbirds are the biggest winners of Super Netball's opening weekend, with the defending premiers packing out their new home, selling more memberships than ever and announcing a $92 million revamp to their training facilities at Mile End.
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analysis:Super Netball quick hits — Mavericks find a loophole, young guns to look out for, and who is the team to beat?
Clever Mavericks coach Tracey Neville has rebounded well from some major pre-season injuries to her squad. Finding a loophole that has sent tongues wagging and allowed her to sign an experienced international shooter in what was thought to be a development role.
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Aussie Kelpie Josh Byron is thriving in men's netball, after a short sabbatical trying to make it in the AFL
As Queensland becomes the first state to sign a MoU with its male players, Aussie Kelpie Josh Byron believes men's netball is on the verge of something great.