.DonnellWallam is a surprise omission from the AussieDiamonds squad for the Netball World Cup, with selectors opting for sophiegarbin as Australia’s fourth shooter. 7NEWS
Almost a week later than initially expected after a stand-off between Netball Australia and the players’ union over a new pay deal, a 12-strong squad was named as well as three travelling reserves, with Wallam among them, for the tournament in Cape Town starting in late July.Watch the latest sport on Channel 7 or stream for free onWallam, a star in the Queensland Firebirds’ disappointing Super Netball season, showed her poise under pressure to fire a winning goal against England last year.
But in naming the squad, coach Stacey Marinkovich and national selectors Anne Sargeant and Michelle Wilkins opted for vice captain Stephanie Wood and fellow goalers Kiera Austin, Cara Koenen and Garbin, who plays for last-placed Collingwood.Garbin’s Magpies teammate Ash Brazill, who retired from Super Netball after the final round, is also in the squad, which will be led by Liz Watson
The 33-year-old, who is also a Collingwood AFLW player, pipped Giants star Amy Parmenter for a wing defence spot. Fellow Giant Jamie-Lee Price was included, relegating Vixens midcourter Kate Moloney to the reserves. The versatile Price was left out of Australia’s triumphant Commonwealth Games team but impressed in the Constellation Cup, Quad Series and games against England last year.The defenders include Sunday Aryang, Courtney Bruce, Sarah Klau and Joanna Weston.The Australian netball world cup squad has been named.
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