The Silent Game: A Critical Reading of the History of Netball in Australia
- sportsocs
- Aug 1, 2019
- 1 min read
By Fiona McLachlan
Netball is commonly cited as being the national game for females in Australia. Yet the game’s popularity is not reflected in the field of sport history in the breadth or depth of analysis compared to other sports. There are only two major published academic articles pertaining to the origins and development of netball in Australia. In this paper, these articles are critically analyzed. The analysis reveals gaps, limitations, and inconsistencies in the history of netball in Australia. Despite what is said to be known about the history and historical significance of netball in Australia, many important questions remain.
Keywords: Netball, Womens Basketball, Gender, Australia, Critical History
Such an eye‑opening piece on netball! I never realized how much of its history still needs digging. As someone who follows Erone for gaming and community stories, I really appreciate thoughtful analysis like this that brings lesser‑known sports discussions to light.