Netball Super League Hosts First Nations Round in UK, Australia

Sacha McDonald, a Victorian netball player, initially pursued her career abroad with London Pulse alongside her close friend Tayla Honey before returning to Australia feeling uncertain about continuing elite netball. After stepping away from the Australian pathway to focus on life balance, she was encouraged by Casey Demons head coach Steve Murray to rejoin the Victorian Netball League (VNL), where she rediscovered her passion for the sport and began expanding her playing roles. Meanwhile, Netball Super League Round 7 featured the First Nations Round during National Reconciliation Week, highlighting cultural celebrations and custom team uniforms, with the Adelaide Thunderbirds adopting the name Tarntanya Karntu for the event. Additionally, the England Thorns and Australian Kelpies men's netball teams commenced their series in London, marking the Kelpies' first Northern Hemisphere tour and the debut of men's netball alongside the UK's Netball Super League. These developments reflect ongoing growth and cultural integration within the netball community.