Diamonds question refereeing after loss to Silver Ferns

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 18:03 · Archive

Australia's netball team gave away 84 penalties in a 62-50 Constellation Cup defeat to New Zealand.

Australia lost 62-50 to New Zealand in the second Constellation Cup netball match in Christchurch. The Diamonds gave away 84 penalties compared to New Zealand's 53, prompting questions about the refereeing.

Diamonds captain Liz Watson was penalised for intentional obstruction in the first quarter and warned for encroaching in the third quarter, leading coach Stacey Marinkovich to bench her in favour of Kate Moloney. Marinkovich said she does not believe her side is ill-disciplined, noting that her defence line was rotated throughout the match.

Marinkovich plans to seek clarity from World Netball on the refereeing, believing the harshness of decisions 'shifts' when a match is hosted in New Zealand. She said Australia has been penalised more heavily in New Zealand over the last four years but faces stricter refereeing when hosting matches. Australia has not won a game across the Tasman in regular time since 2021. The Diamonds' defensive difficulties were compounded by the absence of defender Jo Weston, who was rested from the series, and Sunday Aryang, who is still recovering from an anterior cruciate ligament tear.

How it is being reported

• Not ill-disciplined: Diamonds want clarity on NZ lossDiamonds coach Stacey Marinkovich was left confused by a high penalty count in a defeat to the Silver Ferns, believing her side is far from ill-disciplined.Perth Now · 21 Oct, 17:37
• Not ill-disciplined: Diamonds want clarity on NZ lossDiamonds coach Stacey Marinkovich was left confused by a high penalty count in a defeat to the Silver Ferns, believing her side is far from ill-disciplined.The West Australian · 21 Oct, 17:37

In this story: Australia · New Zealand · Stacey Marinkovich · Liz Watson · Maddy Gordon · Kate Moloney · Jo Weston · Sunday Aryang

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