By
SGT Megan Webber
Two
ADF teams showed skill and prowess to finish in the top five at
the Australian International Men’s and Mixed Netball Championships
in Melbourne.
Held at the Oakleigh Recreation Centre in April, the championships
are regarded as the highest level of netball for men’s and mixed
competition within Australia.
MIDN David Jarrett was selected to represent Australia in the
Under 23’s team to travel to Fiji in August to play in the Post
Fiji International Cup.
The ADF men’s and mixed teams, sponsored by Defcredit, competed
against national teams from Fiji and New Zealand, as well as a
number of Australian states.
The men’s team played well throughout the week to finish 5th overall.
The highlight of the week was the successive victories over Fiji,
57 to 55 in round one and again in round two 59 to 47.
The National title went to Victoria Country after downing New
Zealand 70 to 57. The ADF Mixed team secured a berth in the semifinals
against Victoria after finishing 4th overall.
After a competitive match the victory and preliminary finals spot
went to Victoria.
The National title went to Victoria Country after downing Victoria
64 to 50.
