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DARK SECRETS: 3 | Vintage Vibes

No mining for Diamonds

The moral stand that's cost Netball Australia $15 million.

Newsroom.co.nz

Hadley takes over as Diamonds captain

Paige Hadley will lead the Diamonds against England as the team look to put on a show for prospective sponsors after billionaire Gina Rinehart pulled her cash.

AAP

Australian Diamonds expect fans to back Donnell Wallam in likely debut in Newcastle

Diamonds shooter Sophie Garbin expects the Newcastle crowd to get behind Donnell Wallam if she makes her international debut against England on Wednesday night.

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Should athletes just shut up and play ball? No – society is changing and sport sponsorship must too

First Nations people please be advised this article contains mentions of racist comments against First Nations people.

The Conversation

The seven questions that preceded Hancock Prospecting’s decision to cut netball ties

As the stand-off between Hancock Prospecting and netball players rolled on, Tracey Holmes put several questions to the mining giants

ABC News

Major sponsors stick with Netball Australia despite Hancock Prospecting pulling out of $15m deal

Companies, including Suncorp, HCF and Origin Energy, say they will continue to financially support the code

The Guardian - AU

What's going on with Netball Australia and Gina Rinehart's mining company Hancock Prospecting? Here's what you need to know

Netball Australia has been making headlines for its sponsorship saga with Gina Rinehart's mining company, Hancock Prospecting. How did we get here?

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West Coast Fever boss concerned future sponsors may be put off by Hancock Prospecting fallout

Chief executive Simone Hansen is concerned the fallout from Gina Rinehart's decision to withdraw funding from Australian netball may dissuade future sponsors, and says women's sport will suffer as a result.

ABC News

Diamonds skipper reflects on sponsor saga

Diamonds captain Liz Watson has no regrets about backing her Indigenous teammate Donnell Wallam despite the loss of a key Netball Australia sponsorship.

AAP

Exhausted Diamonds win Constellation Cup trophy back with epic championship quarter in final series game

With all the sponsorship drama going on around the team, missing their star shooter and trailing 2-0 to start the series, Australia's remarkable Constellation Cup win came down to one epic quarter.

ABC News

Wallam in safe place, 'itching' to debut

Diamonds coach Stacey Marinkovich has paved the way for goaler Donnell Wallam's Test debut after a tumultuous week for the governing body.

AAP

Diamonds surge for emotional series win

Australia overcame an early six-goal deficit, exploding in the third quarter to beat New Zealand 57-53 and claim the Constellation Cup after a turbulent week.

AAP

No regrets but lessons for Aussie netball

Diamonds coach Stacey Marinkovich has backed her players' stance after the shock withdrawal of a major sponsor but admitted harsh lessons have been learned.

AAP

Netball Australia faces funding crisis after Hancock Prospecting withdrawal as other sports warn of damage from saga

The decision of Hancock Prospecting to withdraw sponsorship presents a financial crisis for Netball Australia, as the sport's authorities take criticism for their handling of the issue and failure to listen to players' concerns, writes Tracey Holmes.

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Sponsors should be put through rigour, just like athletes, to 'earn their place' on a jersey, says former Diamonds player

What started as a request by Australian netballer Donnell Wallam to remove the name "Hancock" from her dress has erupted into a national conversation about sportswashing that some athletes and fans say is overdue.

AAP

Diamonds shine amidst sponsor drama

The Diamonds have delivered a dominant showing amidst the sponsorship drama involving Netball Australia, crushing Constellation Cup foes New Zealand 62-47.

ABC News

In sport, it's all about the money — but accepting it is not always so easy

In the messy world of sport sponsorships, players are often stuck between their personal beliefs and the greater good of their code. It takes a courageous athlete to bite the hand that feeds, writes David Mark.

The Independent UK

Sponsorships questioned by leading Australian athletes

Athletes in two of Australia’s most popular sports — cricket and netball — are criticizing millions of dollars in sponsorship deals between their federations and mining and energy companies

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How do former Indigenous Diamonds feel about the Hancock Prospecting partnership?

Former Indigenous Diamond and Donnell Wallam's mentor, Sharon Finnan-White weighs in on Netball Australia's controversial new deal with Hancock Prospecting.

ABC News

Diamonds captain Liz Watson hoping Netball Australia's deal with Hancock resolved soon

Liz Watson says "we're great supporters of Hancock" as Netball Australia partnership with Gina Rinehart's mining company continues to cause controversy.

The Guardian - AU

Netball Australia stands by Hancock Prospecting sponsorship despite player backlash

Cash-strapped body says it is addressing Diamonds player’s concerns over Gina Rinehart’s mining company’s record on Indigenous issues

AAP

Netball Australia commit to mining sponsor

Netball Australia insists it is committed to its new sponsor, the mining giant Hancock Prospecting, despite opposition from within the Diamonds camp.

ABC News

Pressure building for Diamonds, Netball Australia and mining magnate Gina Rinehart

Having a team of athletes ask questions about the money before accepting it is likely a new experience for Gina Rinehart, writes Tracey Holmes, with Netball Australia now in crisis mode.

AAP

Aiken-George in netball return with Swifts

Cut by long-term Super Netball club the Queensland Firebirds, new mum Romelda Aiken-George has been offered a deal with rivals the NSW Swifts.

ABC News

Queensland Firebirds face criticism after pregnant stalwart Romelda Aiken-George misses out on 2023 Super Netball contract

The Queensland Firebirds have never won a netball premiership without Romelda Aiken-George. But the club is facing criticism after the pregnant Jamaican shooter expressed her disappointment about missing out on a 2023 contract.

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