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Netball Scoop @netballscoop.bsky.social · 15h

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For those wondering, if Test 4 finishes with scores level, they will play extra time to get a winner. Then, if NZ wins, there will be a short break, and the Series Decider Time will be played. So the teams could be playing for 88 minutes or even more!

Netball Scoop @netballscoop.bsky.social · 1d

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In previous tied series, goal difference decided the winner. But should NZ win Test 4 to make it 2-2, another method will be used. With "Series Decider Time", scores will be reset to 0-0 and 14 (or more) minutes played to decide the 2025 series winner.

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Netball Scoop @netballscoop.bsky.social · 2d

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Fun fact: Stacey Marinkovich has an outstanding overall record (74% wins), coaching the World and Comm Games champions. Just one problem...

Matches in NZ: L W L L L L L L L L L
1 win from 11 (9%)

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Netball Scoop @netballscoop.bsky.social · 2d

Zimbabwe has just hosted Malawi in 3-match series for both men and women.

Women: Zimbabwe Gems def Malawi Queens 2-1
Men: Zimbabwe Golden Flyers def Malawi Kings 3-0

Netball Scoop @netballscoop.bsky.social · 2d

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Stats from today's third test in Hamilton that saw the Silver Ferns get one back. The fourth test will be played in Christchurch on Wednesday.

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Netball Scoop @netballscoop.bsky.social · 2d

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The Silver Ferns have hit back with a terrific 9-goal win in Test 3 to stay alive in the series. That's a 26-goal turnaround from just 4 days ago!

📸 Tash Rudd Photography

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Netball Scoop @netballscoop.bsky.social · 2d

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Full time: NZ 61-52

The Silver Ferns with a great win to keep the series alive. Maddy Gordon and Karin Burger were incredible today.

This is now NINE straight losses for AUS in NZ. It's 1,699 days since the Diamonds last won there.

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Netball Scoop @netballscoop.bsky.social · 2d

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3/4 time: NZ 49-39

Nweke 35/36 (97%)
Walmsley 8/10 (80%)

Garbin 22/24 (92%)
Dwyer 6/6 (100%)

A dominant 3rd Q has the Silver Ferns well on top. The Diamonds have no answer for Grace Nweke and they're making a lot of very basic errors.

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Netball Scoop @netballscoop.bsky.social · 2d

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Lots of changes being made. Kimiora Poi and Sophie Dwyer both came on in that Q for their first court time of the series. AUS has 10 turnovers to half time. They only had 9 & 10 in total in the first 2 tests. Maddy Gordon has 11 assists and 3 pickups.

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Netball Scoop @netballscoop.bsky.social · 2d

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1/2 time: NZ 29-28

Nweke 22/22 (100%)
Walmsley 1/1 (100%)

Garbin 14/15 (93%)
Dwyer 3/3 (100%)

NZ threatened to run away with things when they opened up a 7 goal lead before AUS fought back. Most stats very similar except AUS being heavily penalised.

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Netball Scoop @netballscoop.bsky.social · 2d

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1/4 time: NZ 13-12

Nweke 9/9 (100%)
Heffernan 4/4 (100%)

Garbin 4/5 (80%)
Austin 8/8 (100%)

NZ have the lead going into the break. Aus was on top for much of the Q, but NZ finished strongly. Sophie Garbin has been well contained with just 4 goals.

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Netball Scoop @netballscoop.bsky.social · 2d

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Teams are in for Test 3 of the Con Cup for 2025. Can the Silver Ferns get one back today, or will the Diamonds wrap up the series?

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Netball Scoop @netballscoop.bsky.social · 3d

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Netball New ZealandDame Noeline Taurua Reinstated as Head Coach of the Silver Ferns

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Netball Scoop @netballscoop.bsky.social · 3d

Dame Noeline Taurua will resume full Silver Ferns coaching duties after the Northern Tour.

Read the full press release ⤵️ www.netballnz.co.nz/.../dame-noe....

📷 May Bailey-Ireland | Clusterpix Photography

#NetballNews #SilverFerns

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Netball Scoop @netballscoop.bsky.social · 4d

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Some more action pics from test 2 in Sydney. Check out the full gallery on our Facebook page.

📸 Tash Rudd Photography

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Netball Scoop @netballscoop.bsky.social · 5d

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It's the halfway point of the Con Cup series for 2025. Check out our analysis, talking points, stats, and some great images from our Netball Scoop photographers.

READ netballscoop.com/ns-scoreboar...

📸 May Bailey-Ireland / Clusterpix Photography

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Netball Scoop @netballscoop.bsky.social · 4d

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Here's just some of the action from Test 2 of the Con Cup in Sydney. Head to our Facebook page to see more great images.

📸 May Bailey-Ireland / Clusterpix Photography

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Netball Scoop @netballscoop.bsky.social · 5d

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Fun fact 1: NZ hasn't beaten AUS without Ameliaranne Ekenasio in their team since 2018.

Fun fact 2: AUS has lost 8 straight games in NZ. Their last win was in 2021... when Ekenasio was being rested!

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Netball Scoop @netballscoop.bsky.social · 5d

Netball at the 2032 Brisbane Olympics?

We’d LOVE to see that.

BACK THE BID ➡️ fans.diamonds.netball.com.au/tb_app/529450

#BackTheBid #Brisbane2032

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Netball Scoop @netballscoop.bsky.social · 5d

#AUSvNZ #ConstellationCup

It's the halfway point of the Con Cup series for 2025. Check out our analysis, talking points, stats, and some great images from our Netball Scoop photographers.

READ netballscoop.com/ns-scoreboar...

📸 May Bailey-Ireland / Clusterpix Photography

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Netball Scoop @netballscoop.bsky.social · 6d

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Stats from tonight's second test in Sydney. Once again, a very tidy game from Australia. They've had just 19 general play turnovers in two test matches combined. By comparison, the Silver Ferns had that many tonight.

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Netball Scoop @netballscoop.bsky.social · 6d

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A crowd of 9,562 fans in Sydney saw the Diamonds record another 17-goal win to take a 2-0 series lead over the Silver Ferns. Liz Watson was Player of the Match.

📸 May Bailey-Ireland

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Netball Scoop @netballscoop.bsky.social · 6d

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Full time: AUS 68-51

Another 17-goal win for Australia and a very similar score to test 1. Liz Watson had a cracking game and was POTM in her 50th match as Diamonds' captain.

Australia leads 2-0 as we cross the ditch for the final 2 games.

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Netball Scoop @netballscoop.bsky.social · 6d

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3/4 time: AUS 51-37

Garbin 33/39 (85%)
Horjus 7/12 (58%)

Nweke 26/31 (84%)
Heffernan 7/8 (88%)

What a quarter to AUS! Georgie Horjus came on for her first game at GA against NZ. She opened up the attack end beautifully, but struggled for accuracy.

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Netball Scoop @netballscoop.bsky.social · 6d

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1/2 time: AUS 30-28

Garbin 19/23 (83%)
Austin 11/12 (92%)

Nweke 20/24 (83%)
Heffernan 4/5 (80%)

Undoubtedly NZ's best quarter of the series so far. Australia's lead reached 7, before the Ferns came storming back, thanks largely to their defence.

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