Four West Australian netballers named in 2020/21 Diamonds Squad

Western Australian representation on the Australian Diamonds squad will be the highest in more than 40 years with four WA netballers selected in the 2020/21 Diamonds Squad. Not since the 1970’s has WA had four players in the national team. 

Captain, Caitlin Bassett again headlines the squad, with the stalwart goal shooter having made her international debut back in 2008.

Courtney Bruce has been named in the team for another year, having most recently been part of the Commonwealth Games and World Cup silver medal teams in 2018 and 2019, respectively.

Two WA players are among five new faces in the squad with Jess Anstiss and Sophie Garbin earning call ups to the National squad for the first time.

“Selection definitely hasn’t been an easy task – we have such a great depth of talent within our system across every position on the court and I congratulate those that have been selected,” she Origin Diamonds Head Coach Stacey Marinkovich.

“This squad showcases an incredible breadth of experience and new emerging talent. We have a strong vision towards our marquee events, the 2022 Commonwealth Games and 2023 Netball World Cup, and I look forward to further technically and strategically developing this group and building on our connection and cohesion under pressure.

“Our Australian Development Squad will be named within the next couple of weeks and this list will truly capture the depth of our elite talent. We will continue to monitor and track players leading into an exciting 2021 international netball calendar.”