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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