Australian Diamonds defeat England, clinch 3-match series

A crowd of 14,117 at Qudos Bank Arena watched Australia lead for most of Sunday's game against England.

After weeks of debate, Donnell Wallam was the game's MVP, scoring the game-winning goal in the final seconds. Given that Sophie Garbin was originally omitted from the 12-player group, Marinkovich was in a pickle.

PERFORMANCE BLOG

Rose Helen Housby got off to a fast start in game two after scoring just seven goals in the defeat in game one on Wednesday night.


Housby got by Diamonds defender Jo Weston and scored three goals in the first period.

However, Australia took the lead right away thanks to Amy Parmenter's tip-off of the center pass.

Ellie Cardwell scored to cut Australia's advantage to two with the next center pass after Kiera Austin and Paige Hadley's transverse mix-up gave England possession.



However, when Cardwell faced Diamond Sarah Klau in a one-on-one match, commentator Cath Cox questioned whether the Roses were 'spooked.'

DIAMOND REFLEXES

Donnell Wallam's absence from the lineup was confirmed with Garbin's late call-up. Kate Moloney will also be absent from the match against England; Amy Parmenter will take her place as Sophie Dwyer is reinstated to the starting lineup.

FAQs:

1. Who are 'Diamonds'?
   The national netball team, Australian Diamonds as they are commonly called, represents Netball Australia in international netball tournaments.
2. Who is Rose Helen Housby?
   One of the Vitality Roses' important players recent years been Helen Housby. Helen entered the team for the Netball World Cup, and she contributed to England's bronze-medal victory.