1979-1983 South Australian Netball Team
Netball
Inducted in 2024
From 1979 to 1983, the South Australian representative netball team dominated on the national stage. One of the greatest dynasties in SA netball, the side were crowned Elix Shield National Champions five years in a row. The team featured nine Australian Diamonds and one Netball Australia Hall of Fame inductee in Julie Francou. Diamond #53 Bronwyn Roberts coached the side to glory in 1979 and 1980 before SA netball icon and Adelaide Thunderbirds premiership coach Marg Angove took the reins for the remaining three championships.
Player List –
Andrea Freeth
Betty Fisher
Bronwyn Roberts
Cathy Shanahan
Christine Ebert
Dawn White
Deborah Miller
Dianne Eckert
Fay Walsh
Jeannette Fryer
Judy White
Julie Francou
Kay Cox
Kay Dempsey
Kay Partington
Lyn Fullston
Margaret Angove
Marilyn Blyth
Michele Ziepes
Monica Lahm
Sharon Burton
Sue Sara
Trish Borsboom
Vicki Hastings
Vicki Krolikowski
Wendy Frost
Nathalie McRae