Netball at the 2006 Commonwealth Games

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Netball at the 2006 Commonwealth Games
Netball pictogram.svg
Tournament details
Host countryFlag of Australia (converted).svg Australia
City Melbourne
Venue(s) State Netball Hockey Centre
Melbourne Multi Purpose Venue
Dates17–26 March 2006
Teams12
Final positions
ChampionsFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand (1st title)
Runners-upFlag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Third placeFlag of England.svg  England
Tournament statistics
Matches played38
Top scorer(s) Irene van Dyk
(New Zealand)
Netball.svg  300/324 (93%) [1]
  2002
2010  

Netball at the 2006 Commonwealth Games was the third netball tournament at the Commonwealth Games. Twelve teams, including the hosts Australia, featured in a series of matches played in March 2006 in Melbourne. The pool stage and classification matches were hosted at the State Netball Hockey Centre while the semi-finals, bronze and gold medal matches were hosted at the Melbourne Multi Purpose Venue. [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] With a team captained by Adine Wilson and coached by Ruth Aitken, New Zealand won the gold medal for the first time with a 60–55 win over Australia. [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] England finished the tournament in third place after defeating Jamaica 53–52 in the bronze medal match. [7] [12]

Contents

Qualification

Australia qualified automatically as the host nation. The others qualified via the 2003 World Netball Championships and a series of regional qualifying tournaments. [2]

TournamentQualified
Host nationFlag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
2003 World Netball Championships Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand
Flag of Jamaica.svg  Jamaica
Flag of England.svg  England
Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa
Flag of Samoa.svg  Samoa
Flag of Barbados.svg  Barbados
2005 Americas Federation of Netball Associations Qualifying TournamentFlag of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.svg  Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
2005 Asian Netball Championships Flag of Singapore.svg  Singapore [13]
2005 Oceania Netball Federation Qualifying TournamentFlag of Fiji.svg  Fiji
2005 FENA Open Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales [14]
2005 Confederation of African Netball Associations Qualifying TournamentFlag of Malawi.svg  Malawi

Squads

Head coaches and captains

Countries that competed in the 2006 Commonwealth Games netball tournament. 2006 Commonwealth Games netball competing countries map.png
Countries that competed in the 2006 Commonwealth Games netball tournament.
TeamHead coachCaptain
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia [11] [15] [16] Norma Plummer Sharelle McMahon
Flag of Barbados.svg  Barbados [17] [18] Anna ShepherdJulie Phillips
Flag of England.svg  England Margaret Caldow [19] [20] Olivia Murphy [21]
Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji [22] [23] [24] Megan SimpsonMatila Waqanidrola
Unaisi Rokoura
Flag of Jamaica.svg  Jamaica [25] [26] Maureen Hall Elaine Davis
Flag of Malawi.svg  Malawi [19] [27] Griffin Saenda Mary Waya
Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand [11] [28] [29] Ruth Aitken [30] Adine Wilson [31]
Flag of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.svg  Saint Vincent and the Grenadines [29] [32] Godfrey HarryDellerice Duncan
Flag of Samoa.svg  Samoa [18] Linda Vagana Frances Solia
Flag of Singapore.svg  Singapore [13] [26] Kate CarpenterPearline Chan
Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa [22] Marlene WagnerCharlene Hertzog
Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales [15] [33] [34] [35] Julia Longville Ursula Bowers

Source: [36]

Umpires

UmpireAssociation
Anne Abraitis [22] Scotland
Bill Alexander [29] England
Bobbi Brown [15] New Zealand
Chris Campbell [15] Jamaica
Stacey Campton [18] [19] Australia
Jacqui Jashari [29] Australia
Marion Johnson-Hurley [22] [26] Barbados
Sharon Kelly [26] Australia
Carolene Logan [18] [19] Scotland
Bronwyn Meek [19] New Zealand
Mandy Nottingham [26] New Zealand
Pauline Sciascia [15] [18] New Zealand
Michelle Phippard [22] [29] Australia

Sources: [37]

Pool 1

All Pool 1 matches were hosted at the State Netball Hockey Centre. [4]

Day 1

Friday 17 March
15:00 (UTC+11)
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Stats
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines  Flag of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.svg3198Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand   
Umpires:
Bill Alexander
Jackie Jashari
Reserve umpire:
Michelle Phippard
Scoring by quarter: 3-29, 12-22, 5-27, 11-20
Galeine Gordon Netball.svg  27/34 (79%)
Samathea Christopher Netball.svg  2/3 (67%)
Nicole Sandy Netball.svg  2/4 (50%)
Irene van Dyk Netball.svg  48/49 (98%)
Maria Tutaia Netball.svg  24/26 (92%)
Belinda Colling Netball.svg  18/21 (86%)
Jessica Tuki Netball.svg  8/16 (50%)
Friday 17 March
18:30 (UTC+11)
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England  Flag of England.svg6347Flag of Malawi.svg  Malawi   
Umpires:
Stacey Campton
Bronwyn Meek
Reserve umpire:
Carolene Logan
Scoring by quarter:20-11, 16-13, 14-12, 13-11
Rachel Dunn Netball.svg  23/33 (70%)
Louisa Brownfield Netball.svg  19/28 (68%)
Pamela Cookey Netball.svg  13/14 (93%)
Abby Teare Netball.svg  8/12 (67%)
Linda Magombo Netball.svg  34/41 (83%)
Mary Waya Netball.svg  11/17 (65%)
Annie Mopiha Netball.svg  1/1 (100%)
Peace Chawinga Netball.svg  1/1 (100%)

Day 2

Saturday 18 March
13:00 (UTC+11)
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England  Flag of England.svg6041Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji   
Umpires:
Chris Campbell
Bronwyn Meek
Reserve umpire:
Christine Robinson
Scoring by quarter:18-9, 15-9, 10-14, 17-9
Rachel Dunn Netball.svg  30/36 (83%)
Pamela Cookey Netball.svg  24/35 (69%)
Abby Teare Netball.svg  6/9 (67%)
Matelita Shaw Netball.svg  24/30 (80%)
Taraima Rara Netball.svg  17/23 (74%)
Saturday 18 March
20:30 (UTC+11)
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Malawi  Flag of Malawi.svg5756Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa   
Umpires:
Anne Abraitis
Marion Johnson-Hurley
Reserve umpire:
Bill Alexander
Scoring by quarter: 15-19, 12-16, 14-9, 16-12
Linda Magombo Netball.svg  30/36 (83%)
Mary Waya Netball.svg  27/31 (87%)
Sindisiwe Gumede Netball.svg  43/55 (78%)
Lizanne Helmand Netball.svg  13/18 (72%)

Day 3

Sunday 19 March
15:00 (UTC+11)

Stats
South Africa  Flag of South Africa.svg8034Flag of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.svg  Saint Vincent and the Grenadines   
Umpires:
Sharon Kelly
Chris Campbell
Reserve umpire:
Pauline Sciascia
Scoring by quarter:15-10, 23-8, 19-8, 23-8
Sindisiwe Gumede Netball.svg  41/49 (84%)
Christine Markgraaff Netball.svg  31/41 (76%)
Lizanne Helmand Netball.svg  6/8 (75%)
Nthabiseng Moabi Netball.svg  2/2 (100%)
Galeine Gordon Netball.svg  18/20 (90%)
Nicole Sandy Netball.svg  9/13 (69%)
Samathea Christopher Netball.svg  7/10 (70%)
Sunday 19 March
18:30 (UTC+11)
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New Zealand  Flag of New Zealand.svg8026Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji   
Umpires:
Marion Johnson-Hurley
Michelle Phippard
Reserve umpire:
Anne Abraitis
Scoring by quarter:17-7, 24-4, 17-8, 22-7
Irene van Dyk Netball.svg  32/35 (91%)
Maria Tutaia Netball.svg  32/38 (84%)
Jessica Tuki Netball.svg  9/13 (69%)
Belinda Colling Netball.svg  7/8 (88%)
Taraima Rara Netball.svg  10/15 (67%)
Matelita Shaw Netball.svg  9/12 (75%)
Laniana Tuisasa Netball.svg  6/8 (75%)
Maria Bereso Netball.svg  1/4 (25%)

Day 4

Monday 20 March
13:00 (UTC+11)

Stats
Fiji  Flag of Fiji.svg5253Flag of Malawi.svg  Malawi   
Umpires:
Jackie Jashari
Bobbi Brown
Reserve umpire:
Sharon Kelly
Scoring by quarter: 12-13, 15-12, 14-16, 11-12
Taraima Rara Netball.svg  28/35 (80%)
Matelita Shaw Netball.svg  24/27 (89%)
Linda Magombo Netball.svg  33/35 (94%)
Mary Waya Netball.svg  20/24 (83%)
Monday 20 March
18:30 (UTC+11)
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England  Flag of England.svg7818Flag of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.svg  Saint Vincent and the Grenadines   
Umpires:
Stacey Campton
Amanda Nottingham
Reserve umpire:
Carolene Logan
Scoring by quarter:20-6, 23-3, 19-6, 16-3
Louisa Brownfield Netball.svg  26/30 (87%)
Abby Teare Netball.svg  16/20 (80%)
Rachel Dunn Netball.svg  14/15 (93%)
Pamela Cookey Netball.svg  13/17 (76%)
Ama Agbeze Netball.svg  9/17 (53%)
Samathea Christopher Netball.svg  14/19 (74%)
Nicole Sandy Netball.svg  2/5 (40%)
Galeine Gordon Netball.svg  2/7 (29%)

Day 5

Tuesday 21 March
13:00 (UTC+11)

Stats
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines  Flag of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.svg4466Flag of Malawi.svg  Malawi   
Umpires:
Michelle Phippard
Jacqui Jashari
Reserve umpire:
Amanda Nottingham
Scoring by quarter: 8-19, 14-17, 9-14, 13-16
Galeine Gordon Netball.svg  36/40 (90%)
Nicole Sandy Netball.svg  5/8 (63%)
Leeanna Lewis Netball.svg  3/6 (50%)
Linda Magombo Netball.svg  48/50 (96%)
Emma Mzagada Netball.svg  15/19 (79%)
Mary Waya Netball.svg  3/4 (75%)
Tuesday 21 March
18:30 (UTC+11)
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New Zealand  Flag of New Zealand.svg7437Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa   
Umpires:
Carolene Logan
Chris Campbell
Reserve umpire:
Marion Johnson-Hurley
Scoring by quarter:23-11, 23-5, 14-11, 14-10
Irene van Dyk Netball.svg  44/48 (92%)
Belinda Colling Netball.svg  16/21 (76%)
Maria Tutaia Netball.svg  14/19 (74%)
Sindisiwe Gumede Netball.svg  30/35 (86%)
Christine Markgraaff Netball.svg  6/8 (75%)
Lizanne Helmand Netball.svg  1/3 (33%)

Day 6

Wednesday 22 March
15:00 (UTC+11)

Stats
South Africa  Flag of South Africa.svg5651Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji   
Umpires:
Michelle Phippard
Marion Johnson-Hurley
Reserve umpire:
Anne Abraitis
Scoring by quarter:14-7, 15-14, 12-12, 15-18
Sindisiwe Gumede Netball.svg  40/46 (87%)
Lizanne Helmand Netball.svg  10/13 (77%)
Christine Markgraaff Netball.svg  6/6 (100%)
Matelita Shaw Netball.svg  29/35 (83%)
Taraima Rara Netball.svg  20/23 (87%)
Maria Bereso Netball.svg  2/4 (50%)
Wednesday 22 March
20:30 (UTC+11)
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New Zealand  Flag of New Zealand.svg5540Flag of England.svg  England   
Umpires:
Sharon Kelly
Chris Campbell
Reserve umpire:
Jacqui Jashari
Scoring by quarter:15-9, 12-12, 15-10, 13-9
Irene van Dyk Netball.svg  46/49 (94%)
Belinda Colling Netball.svg  9/12 (75%)
Louisa Brownfield Netball.svg  17/18 (94%)
Pamela Cookey Netball.svg  14/20 (70%)
Abby Teare Netball.svg  5/9 (56%)
Rachel Dunn Netball.svg  4/5 (80%)

Day 7

Thursday 23 March
11:00 (UTC+11)

Stats
Fiji  Flag of Fiji.svg5844Flag of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.svg  Saint Vincent and the Grenadines   
Umpires:
Bobbi Brown
Stacey Campton
Reserve umpire:
Pauline Sciascia
Scoring by quarter:13-10, 15-12, 16-11, 14-11
Matelita Shaw Netball.svg  32/38 (84%)
Laniana Tuisasa Netball.svg  26/28 (93%)
Galeine Gordon Netball.svg  26/33 (79%)
Samathea Christopher Netball.svg  15/16 (94%)
Nicole Sandy Netball.svg  3/5 (60%)
Thursday 23 March
16:00 (UTC+11)

Stats
Malawi  Flag of Malawi.svg3967Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand   
Umpires:
Bill Alexander
Anne Abraitis
Reserve umpire:
Marion Johnson-Hurley
Scoring by quarter: 10-18, 7-19, 6-20, 16-10
Linda Magombo Netball.svg  36/42 (86%)
Emma Mzagada Netball.svg  2/4 (50%)
Peace Chawinga Netball.svg  1/2 (50%)
Irene van Dyk Netball.svg  38/43 (88%)
Maria Tutaia Netball.svg  19/21 (90%)
Belinda Colling Netball.svg  6/6 (100%)
Jessica Tuki Netball.svg  4/9 (44%)
Thursday 23 March
19:00 (UTC+11)
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South Africa  Flag of South Africa.svg3567Flag of England.svg  England   
Umpires: Pauline Sciascia
Michelle Phippard
Reserve umpire: Stacey Campton
Scoring by quarter: 8-17, 13-12, 8-18, 6-20
Sindisiwe Gumede Netball.svg  27/33 (82%)
Christine Markgraaff Netball.svg  6/9 (67%)
Lizanne Helmand Netball.svg  2/7 (29%)
Louisa Brownfield Netball.svg  47/53 (89%)
Abby Teare Netball.svg  12/17 (71%)
Pamela Cookey Netball.svg  8/10 (80%)

Final table

PosTeamPWDLGFGAGDPts
1Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 5500374173+20110
2Flag of England.svg  England 5401308196+1128
3Flag of Malawi.svg  Malawi 5302262282-206
4Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 5203264283-194
5Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji 5104228293-652
6Flag of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.svg  Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 5005171380-2090

  Qualified for Semi-finals
  Qualified for Classification

Sources: [5]

Pool 2

All Pool 2 matches were hosted at the State Netball Hockey Centre. [4]

Day 1

Friday 17 March
13:00 (UTC+11)

Stats
Jamaica  Flag of Jamaica.svg6722Flag of Singapore.svg  Singapore   
Umpires:
Sharon Kelly
Marion Johnson-Hurley
Reserve umpire:
Amanda Nottingham
Scoring by quarter:19-7, 15-8, 18-5, 15-2
Elaine Davis Netball.svg  25/32 (78%)
Latoya Thomas Netball.svg  23/26 (88%)
Simone Forbes Netball.svg  11/14 (79%)
Jodi Ann Ffrench Netball.svg  8/10 (80%)
Tan Hui Yan Netball.svg  10/14 (71%)
Li Ling Netball.svg  7/10 (70%)
Chen Hui Fen Netball.svg  3/5 (60%)
Jeanine Heng Wei Ping Netball.svg  2/5 (40%)
Friday 17 March
20:30 (UTC+11)
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Stats
Wales  Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg2278Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia   
Umpires:
Pauline Sciascia
Chris Campbell
Reserve umpire:
Bobbi Brown
Scoring by quarter: 4-17, 7-22, 7-19, 4-20
Rebecca James Netball.svg  13/22 (59%)
Rhiannon Ace Netball.svg  5/9 (56%)
Nicola Lewis Netball.svg  3/7 (43%)
Jamilla Abbott Netball.svg  1/3 (33%)
Susan Pratley Netball.svg  25/27 (93%)
Sharelle McMahon Netball.svg  20/20 (100%)
Catherine Cox Netball.svg  20/28 (71%)
Megan Dehn Netball.svg  13/16 (81%)

Day 2

Saturday 18 March
15:00 (UTC+11)

Stats
Singapore  Flag of Singapore.svg3376Flag of Samoa.svg  Samoa   
Umpires:
Michelle Phippard
Carolene Logan
Reserve umpire:
Jacqui Jashari
Scoring by quarter: 6-21, 10-18, 9-16, 8-21
Jeanine Heng Wei Ping Netball.svg  12/15 (80%)
Li Ling Netball.svg  9/11 (82%)
Tan Hui Yan Netball.svg  8/8 (100%)
Pearline Chan Netball.svg  2/2 (100%)
Chen Hui Fen Netball.svg  2/4 (50%)
Cathrine Latu Netball.svg  44/51 (86%)
Monika Fuimaono Netball.svg  15/16 (94%)
Malu Fa'asavalu Netball.svg  13/17 (76%)
Ida Vaai Netball.svg  3/7 (43%)
Monalisa Tofilau Netball.svg  1/1 (100%)
Saturday 18 March
18:30 (UTC+11)

Stats
Jamaica  Flag of Jamaica.svg6930Flag of Barbados.svg  Barbados   
Umpires:
Bobbi Brown
Sharon Kelly
Reserve umpire:
Stacey Campton
Scoring by quarter:22-5, 18-5, 15-9, 14-11
Latoya Thomas Netball.svg  25/32 (78%)
Elaine Davis Netball.svg  22/28 (79%)
Simone Forbes Netball.svg  22/30 (73%)
Lydia Bishop Netball.svg  18/26 (69%)
Laurel Browne Netball.svg  12/18 (67%)

Day 3

Sunday 19 March
13:00 (UTC+11)
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Stats
Australia  Flag of Australia (converted).svg7027Flag of Barbados.svg  Barbados   
Umpires:
Bronwyn Meek
Bill Alexander
Reserve umpire:
Bobbi Brown
Scoring by quarter:22-6, 16-6, 15-10, 17-5
Catherine Cox Netball.svg  30/37 (81%)
Susan Pratley Netball.svg  20/21 (95%)
Sharelle McMahon Netball.svg  15/17 (88%)
Megan Dehn Netball.svg  5/9 (56%)
Lydia Bishop Netball.svg  14/23 (61%)
Laurel Browne Netball.svg  13/15 (87%)
Sunday 19 March
20:30 (UTC+11)
Report
Stats
Samoa  Flag of Samoa.svg4942Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales   
Umpires:
Stacey Campton
Amanda Nottingham
Reserve umpire:
Jacqui Jashari
Scoring by quarter:17-10, 9-15, 12-7, 11-10
Cathrine Latu Netball.svg  40/44 (91%)
Malu Fa'asavalu Netball.svg  9/16 (56%)
Aloma Inu Netball.svg  0/1 (0%)
Rebecca James Netball.svg  31/41 (76%)
Amanda Evans Netball.svg  11/18 (61%)

Day 4

Monday 20 March
15:00 (UTC+11)

Stats
Jamaica  Flag of Jamaica.svg7421Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales   
Umpires:
Anne Abraitis
Pauline Sciascia
Reserve umpire:
Marion Johnson-Hurley
Scoring by quarter:21-2, 22-4, 15-7, 16-8
Elaine Davis Netball.svg  46/56 (82%)
Simone Forbes Netball.svg  24/26 (92%)
Jodi Ann Ffrench Netball.svg  4/5 (80%)
Rebecca James Netball.svg  16/24 (67%)
Nicola Lewis Netball.svg  4/6 (67%)
Jamilla Abbott Netball.svg  1/1 (100%)
Monday 20 March
20:30 (UTC+11)

Stats
Barbados  Flag of Barbados.svg5140Flag of Singapore.svg  Singapore   
Umpires:
Bronwyn Meek
Michelle Phippard
Reserve umpire:
Bill Alexander
Scoring by quarter: 7-14, 15-9, 17-8, 12-9
Laurel Browne Netball.svg  37/40 (93%)
Lydia Bishop Netball.svg  14/20 (70%)
Tan Hui Yan Netball.svg  22/32 (69%)
Li Ling Netball.svg  14/19 (74%)
Jeanine Heng Wei Ping Netball.svg  4/7 (57%)

Day 5

Tuesday 21 March
15:00 (UTC+11)
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Stats
Australia  Flag of Australia (converted).svg7847Flag of Samoa.svg  Samoa   
Umpires:
Anne Abraitis
Bobbi Brown
Reserve umpire:
Pauline Sciascia
Scoring by quarter:23-9, 23-14, 14-11, 18-13
Susan Pratley Netball.svg  28/30 (93%)
Catherine Cox Netball.svg  20/25 (80%)
Sharelle McMahon Netball.svg  18/20 (90%)
Megan Dehn Netball.svg  12/13 (92%)
Monika Fuimaono Netball.svg  27/36 (75%)
Malu Fa'asavalu Netball.svg  13/21 (62%)
Cathrine Latu Netball.svg  7/10 (70%)
Tuesday 21 March
20:30 (UTC+11)

Stats
Wales  Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg4536Flag of Singapore.svg  Singapore   
Umpires:
Bill Alexander
Stacey Campton
Reserve umpire:
Sharon Kelly
Scoring by quarter:11-8, 12-6, 13-8, 9-14
Rhiannon Ace Netball.svg  22/30 (73%)
Rebecca James Netball.svg  13/19 (68%)
Jamilla Abbott Netball.svg  10/20 (50%)
Nicola Lewis Netball.svg  0/1 (0%)
Tan Hui Yan Netball.svg  24/31 (77%)
Jeanine Heng Wei Ping Netball.svg  11/13 (85%)
Li Ling Netball.svg  1/7 (14%)

Day 6

Wednesday 22 March
13:00 (UTC+11)

Stats
Samoa  Flag of Samoa.svg4541Flag of Barbados.svg  Barbados   
Umpires:
Stacey Campton
Pauline Sciascia
Reserve umpire:
Carolene Logan
Scoring by quarter:13-9, 13-7, 12-14, 8-11
Monika Fuimaono Netball.svg  28/41 (68%)
Malu Fa'asavalu Netball.svg  17/23 (74%)
Lydia Bishop Netball.svg  27/33 (82%)
Latonia Blackman Netball.svg  7/8 (88%)
Laurel Browne Netball.svg  7/11 (64%)
Wednesday 22 March
18:30 (UTC+11)
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Stats
Australia  Flag of Australia (converted).svg5454Flag of Jamaica.svg  Jamaica   
Umpires:
Bronwyn Meek
Amanda Nottingham
Reserve umpire:
Bobbi Brown
Scoring by quarter:16-11, 11-13, 16-10, 11-20
Sharelle McMahon Netball.svg  27/33 (82%)
Susan Pratley Netball.svg  14/18 (78%)
Catherine Cox Netball.svg  13/17 (76%)
Elaine Davis Netball.svg  37/40 (93%)
Simone Forbes Netball.svg  17/19 (89%)

Day 7

Thursday 23 March
09:00 (UTC+11)

Stats
Barbados  Flag of Barbados.svg3455Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales   
Umpires:
Jacqui Jashari
Sharon Kelly
Reserve umpire:
Chris Campbell
Scoring by quarter: 8-15, 8-13, 9-13, 9-14
Lydia Bishop Netball.svg  21/24 (88%)
Latonia Blackman Netball.svg  8/15 (53%)
Laurel Browne Netball.svg  5/5 (100%)
Rebecca James Netball.svg  38/43 (88%)
Rhiannon Ace Netball.svg  17/28 (61%)
Thursday 23 March
14:00 (UTC+11)
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Stats
Singapore  Flag of Singapore.svg19107Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia   
Umpires:
Carolene Logan
Chris Campbell
Reserve umpire:
Bronwyn Meek
Scoring by quarter: 4-25, 4-28, 4-26, 7-28
Tan Hui Yan Netball.svg  9/18 (50%)
Jeanine Heng Wei Ping Netball.svg  5/9 (56%)
Li Ling Netball.svg  4/5 (80%)
Chen Hui Fen Netball.svg  1/2 (50%)
Tan Lee Hiang Wendy Netball.svg  0/1 (0%)
Catherine Cox Netball.svg  44/51 (86%)
Megan Dehn Netball.svg  35/42 (83%)
Sharelle McMahon Netball.svg  17/20 (85%)
Susan Pratley Netball.svg  11/11 (100%)
Thursday 23 March
21:00 (UTC+11)

Stats
Samoa  Flag of Samoa.svg4760Flag of Jamaica.svg  Jamaica   
Umpires:
Bronwyn Meek
Marion Johnson-Hurley
Reserve umpire:
Amanda Nottingham
Scoring by quarter: 13-19, 13-16, 14-12, 7-13
Cathrine Latu Netball.svg  45/49 (92%)
Malu Fa'asavalu Netball.svg  2/6 (33%)
Elaine Davis Netball.svg  43/46 (93%)
Simone Forbes Netball.svg  17/18 (94%)

Final table

PosTeamPWDLGFGAGDPts
1Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 5410387169+2189
2Flag of Jamaica.svg  Jamaica 5410324174+1509
3Flag of Samoa.svg  Samoa 5302264254+106
4Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales 5203185271-864
5Flag of Barbados.svg  Barbados 5203183279-964
6Flag of Singapore.svg  Singapore 5005150346-1960

  Qualified for Semi-finals
  Qualified for Classification

Sources: [5]

Classification

All the classification matches were hosted at the State Netball Hockey Centre. [4]

11th/12th playoff

Friday 24 March
13:00 (UTC+11)

Stats
Singapore  Flag of Singapore.svg4652Flag of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.svg  Saint Vincent and the Grenadines   
Umpires:
Chris Campbell
Marion Johnson-Hurley
Reserve umpire:
Carolene Logan
Scoring by quarter:15-12, 10-10, 13-15, 8-15
Tan Hui Yan Netball.svg  30/50 (60%)
Jeanine Heng Wei Ping Netball.svg  9/15 (60%)
Li Ling Netball.svg  7/9 (78%)
Galeine Gordon Netball.svg  27/32 (84%)
Samathea Christopher Netball.svg  22/23 (96%)
Nicole Sandy Netball.svg  3/4 (75%)

9th/10th playoff

Friday 24 March
18:30 (UTC+11)
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Fiji  Flag of Fiji.svg6945Flag of Barbados.svg  Barbados   
Umpires:
Amanda Nottingham
Jacqui Jashari
Reserve umpire:
Bill Alexander
Scoring by quarter:17-10, 17-6, 18-15, 17-14
Taraima Rara Netball.svg  50/55 (91%)
Matelita Shaw Netball.svg  19/24 (79%)
Lydia Bishop Netball.svg  24/31 (77%)
Wanda Agard-Belgrave Netball.svg  16/20 (80%)
Laurel Browne Netball.svg  4/5 (80%)
Denise Alleyne Netball.svg  1/1 (100%)

7th/8th playoff

Friday 24 March
15:00 (UTC+11)
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South Africa  Flag of South Africa.svg4643Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales   
Umpires:
Chris Campbell
Bobbi Brown
Reserve umpire:
Anne Abraitis
Scoring by quarter: 11-15, 11-10, 12-9, 12-9
Christine Markgraaff Netball.svg  28/38 (74%)
Sindisiwe Gumede Netball.svg  11/11 (100%)
Lizanne Helmand Netball.svg  6/12 (50%)
Nthabiseng Moabi Netball.svg  1/1 (100%)
Rebecca James Netball.svg  31/41 (76%)
Rhiannon Ace Netball.svg  12/19 (63%)

5th/6th playoff

Friday 24 March
20:30 (UTC+11)
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Samoa  Flag of Samoa.svg5350Flag of Malawi.svg  Malawi   
Umpires:
Michelle Phippard
Pauline Sciascia
Reserve umpire:
Stacey Campton
Scoring by quarter:16-8, 12-15, 17-11, 8-16
Monika Fuimaono Netball.svg  43/52 (83%)
Malu Fa'asavalu Netball.svg  10/15 (67%)
Linda Magombo Netball.svg  44/50 (88%)
Emma Mzagada Netball.svg  3/3 (100%)
Peace Chawinga Netball.svg  3/10 (30%)

Medal round

All the medal round matches were hosted at the Melbourne Multi Purpose Venue. [4]

Semifinals

Saturday 25 March
18:30 (UTC+11)
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New Zealand  Flag of New Zealand.svg6141Flag of Jamaica.svg  Jamaica   
Umpires:
Sharon Kelly
Michelle Phippard
Reserve umpire:
Jacqui Jashari
Scoring by quarter:18-7, 14-10, 16-11, 13-13
Irene van Dyk Netball.svg  48/51 (94%)
Belinda Colling Netball.svg  10/14 (71%)
Maria Tutaia Netball.svg  3/5 (60%)
Elaine Davis Netball.svg  27/31 (87%)
Simone Forbes Netball.svg  14/18 (78%)
Saturday 25 March
20:30 (UTC+11
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Australia  Flag of Australia (converted).svg5240Flag of England.svg  England   
Umpires:
Amanda Nottingham
Chris Campbell
Reserve umpire:
Bronwyn Meek
Scoring by quarter:14-8, 11-9, 10-7, 17-16
Sharelle McMahon Netball.svg  27/31 (87%)
Susan Pratley Netball.svg  15/18 (83%)
Catherine Cox Netball.svg  10/14 (71%)
Abby Teare Netball.svg  15/24 (63%)
Louisa Brownfield Netball.svg  9/14 (64%)
Pamela Cookey Netball.svg  9/15 (60%)
Rachel Dunn Netball.svg  7/11 (64%)

Bronze medal match

Sunday 26 March
14:00 (UTC+11)

Stats
Jamaica  Flag of Jamaica.svg5253Flag of England.svg  England   
Umpires:
Sharon Kelly
Amanda Nottingham
Reserve umpire:
Michelle Phippard
Scoring by quarter:18-10, 11-12, 11-16, 12-15
Elaine Davis Netball.svg  46/52 (88%)
Simone Forbes Netball.svg  6/9 (67%)
Abby Teare Netball.svg  30/36 (83%)
Pamela Cookey Netball.svg  17/29 (59%)
Rachel Dunn Netball.svg  6/10 (60%)

Source: [12]

Gold medal game

Sunday 26 March
16:00 (UTC+11)

Stats
New Zealand  Flag of New Zealand.svg6055Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia   
Umpires:
Chris Campbell
Marion Johnson-Hurley
Reserve umpire:
Bill Alexander
Scoring by quarter:19-14, 17-15, 10-12, 14-14
Irene van Dyk Netball.svg  44/49 (90%)
Belinda Colling Netball.svg  16/18 (89%)
Catherine Cox Netball.svg  31/38 (82%)
Sharelle McMahon Netball.svg  22/28 (79%)
Susan Pratley Netball.svg  2/2 (100%)

Sources: [7] [8] [9]

Statistics

Team stats

Total Goals
RkTeamMPS/A%REA
1Flag of New Zealand.svg  NZL 7495/5718732
2Flag of Jamaica.svg  JAM 7417/4928525
3Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS 7494/5868433
4Flag of Malawi.svg  MAW 6312/3708428
5Flag of Fiji.svg  FIJ 6297/3618216
Goals from MPW
RkTeamMPS/A%
1Flag of New Zealand.svg  NZL 7152/17089
2Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS 7153/17587
3Flag of Malawi.svg  MAW 664/7486
4Flag of Fiji.svg  FIJ 675/9083
5Flag of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.svg  VIN 662/7583
Match Play Winners
RkTeamMPINTDEFREDTotalAvg
1Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS 785554518526.4
2Flag of New Zealand.svg  NZL 797522917825.4
3Flag of England.svg  ENG 783582816924.1
4Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA 670343313722.8
5Flag of Jamaica.svg  JAM 775274915121.6
Penalties
RkTeamMPCONOBSTotalAvg
1Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg  WAL 62219831953.2
2Flag of New Zealand.svg  NZL 725811937753.9
3Flag of Fiji.svg  FIJ 62537132454.0
4Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA 62438232554.2
5Flag of Barbados.svg  BAR 62378832554.2
Match Play Errors
RkTeamMPSTPBPHBBCPTotalAvgOGE
1Flag of New Zealand.svg  NZL 7121022612217.434
2Flag of Samoa.svg  SAM 685761111218.746
3Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS 7101184814020.026
4Flag of Singapore.svg  SIN 61310410313021.775
5Flag of Fiji.svg  FIJ 61411512714824.747

Key: Rk - Rank, MP - Matches Played, SUS - Suspended Player, S - Success, A - Attempt, % - Goaling Percentage, MPW - Match Play Winner, INT - Intercept, DEF - Deflection, REA - Rebound Attack, RED - Rebound Defense, CON - Contact, OBS - Obstruction, STP - Stepping, BP - Bad Pass, HB - Held Ball, BCP - Breaking Centre Pass, OGE - Opposition Goal from Error

Source: [38]

Individual stats

Total Goals
RkPlayerTeamMPGoals/%REA
1 Irene van Dyk Flag of New Zealand.svg  NZL 7 Netball.svg  300/324 (93%)20
2 Elaine Davis Flag of Jamaica.svg  JAM 7 Netball.svg  246/285 (86%)17
3 Linda Magombo Flag of Malawi.svg  MAW 6 Netball.svg  225/254 (89%)19
4Sindisiwe GumedeFlag of South Africa.svg  RSA 6 Netball.svg  192/229 (84%)21
5 Catherine Cox Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS 7 Netball.svg  168/210 (80%)10
Goals from MPW
RkPlayerTeamMPS/A%
1 Irene van Dyk Flag of New Zealand.svg  NZL 789/9594
2Sindisiwe GumedeFlag of South Africa.svg  RSA 661/6890
3 Elaine Davis Flag of Jamaica.svg  JAM 759/7282
4 Sharelle McMahon Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS 745/4894
5 Catherine Cox Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS 744/5777
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RkPlayerTeamMPTotalAvg
1 Peace Chawinga Flag of Malawi.svg  MAW 618831.3
2 Adine Wilson Flag of New Zealand.svg  NZL 717024.3
3 Frances Solia Flag of Samoa.svg  SAM 614424.0
4 Nadine Bryan Flag of Jamaica.svg  JAM 715622.3
5 Karen Atkinson Flag of England.svg  ENG 714620.9
Match Play Winners
RkPlayerTeamMPINTDEFREDTotalAvg
1Wanda Agard-BelgraveFlag of Barbados.svg  BAR 616833579.5
2 Kasey Evering Flag of Jamaica.svg  JAM 722831618.7
3Sara HaleFlag of Wales (1959-present).svg  WAL 6201410447.3
4 Vilimaina Davu Flag of New Zealand.svg  NZL 617814396.5
4Esther NkhomaFlag of Malawi.svg  MAW 611622396.5
4Leigh-Ann ZackeyFlag of South Africa.svg  RSA 619911396.5
Notes

Key: Rk - Rank, MP - Matches Played, SUS - Suspended Player, S - Success, A - Attempt, % - Goaling Percentage, MPW - Match Play Winner, INT - Intercept, DEF - Deflection, REA - Rebound Attack, RED - Rebound Defense

Source: [1]

Medallists

GoldSilverBronze
Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand
Coach: Ruth Aitken
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Coach: Norma Plummer
Flag of England.svg  England
Coach: Margaret Caldow
Leana de Bruin
Belinda Colling
Vilimaina Davu
Temepara George
Laura Langman
Jessica Tuki
Anna Rowberry
Anna Scarlett
Maria Tutaia
Irene van Dyk
Casey Williams
Adine Wilson (c)
Megan Dehn
Natalie Avellino
Alison Broadbent
Bianca Chatfield
Catherine Cox (vc)
Susan Fuhrmann
Selina Gilsenan
Janine Ilitch
Sharelle McMahon (c)
Susan Pratley
Jessica Shynn
Natalie von Bertouch
Ama Agbeze
Karen Atkinson
Louisa Brownfield
Jade Clarke
Pamela Cookey
Rachel Dunn
Chioma Ezeogu
Geva Mentor
Sonia Mkoloma
Olivia Murphy (c)
Naomi Stenhouse
Abby Teare

Sources: [11] [16] [21]

Final Placings

RankTeam
Gold medal icon.svgFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand
Silver medal icon.svgFlag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Bronze medal icon.svgFlag of England.svg  England
4Flag of Jamaica.svg  Jamaica
5Flag of Samoa.svg  Samoa
6Flag of Malawi.svg  Malawi
7Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa
8Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales
9Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji
10Flag of Barbados.svg  Barbados
11Flag of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.svg  Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
12Flag of Singapore.svg  Singapore

Sources: [5]

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