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Premium Content Subscriber only HAVING risen through the ranks becoming a teacher and coach, USQ Jets co-captain Stephanie OBrien appreciates the extra exposure netball is receiving this year. Livestreaming Sapphire Series matches on the QT and other News Corp websites is taking the game to a new and wider audience. Still highly motivated in her third season as a Jets team leader, OBrien hopes to build on the growth of the popular sport. "A lot of people are really excited about our games, ...

Netball by Erin Smith and Kara Sonter 2nd May 2021 9:33 AM Premium Content Subscriber only There are plenty of big names in the Hart Sapphire Series competition this year - we take a look at the top performers for each position. Netball Queenslands High Performance Manager helped compile the list of the top players to watch in this years series. Goal Shooter   Annabelle Lawrie have all re-signed with the Sunshine Coast Lightni...

Premium Content FANTASTIC team bonding and attending an Anzac Day service after a powerful team performance. The USQ Jets benefited greatly from sharing time together on and off the court for their latest Hart Sapphire Series match in Townsville. The Jets beat the Northern Rays 67-34 on Saturday after an early morning start flying north. Head coach Tracey Jeanes-Fraser was pleased with the teams performance given the extra travel demands. "It was a long trip but a good trip, she said, retu...

LIVESTREAM: Thunder take on Wildcats in round 2 Talented trio of Binnian Hunt, Sienna Allen and Annabelle Lawrie who have all re-signed with the Sunshine Coast Lightning as training partners ahead of 2021 Suncorp Super Netball season play for Thunder in the Sapphire Series. Netball by Erin Smith Premium Content Subscriber only USC Thunders Sapphire Series side will look to go two from two when they take on the Wildcats in todays Round 2 clash. The game...

Premium Content Subscriber only HAVING been reappointed USQ Jets co-captain, Siobhan Shirlaw welcomes a trip to Townsville after her teams first win of the 2021 Hart Sapphire Series. Playing the Townsville Rays on Saturday afternoon will provide a timely opportunity for the new Jets players to settle in even more joining the core of last years grand final side. "Its always a big weekend any time you are travelling so that will be nice to get that one done early, Shirlaw said. "But its a nic...

Premium Content Subscriber only FOUR valuable newcomers, a core of returning experience and added motivation having made last years grand final. The USQ Ipswich Jets are focused on success preparing to launch their 2021 Hart Sapphire Series campaign against the Bull Sharks at Morayfield on Sunday. Having been head coach since the Jets were formed in 2019, Tracey Jeanes-Fraser has high expectations in Queenslands premier netball competition. "Its feeling like its a progression for us and we ...

Premium Content Subscriber only A change of tactics in the coaching circles will continue the regeneration of the Northern Rays, with the club opting to have a coaching staff as opposed to a head mentor this season. Following the appointment of Vicki Wilson, the former Diamond will oversee the operations of the team and guide them to become elite-level leaders ahead of the 2021 Sapphire Series. Crucial to Wilson’s role will also be to foster a new era of local coaches in the North Queenslan...