Proud axed, Austin promoted, as Diamonds’ Commonwealth Games squad leaked early

• Team trimmed to 12 is battle-hardened after winning Quad series
• Diamonds will enter Birmingham Commonwealth Games ranked No 1

The Australian Diamonds squad for the upcoming 2022 Commonwealth Games has been leaked to the media one day before the official announcement, with experience prioritised in the battle-hardened unit to travel to Birmingham.

Coach Stacey Marinkovich and fellow selectors Anne Sargeant and Michelle Wilkins faced plenty of tough decisions to trim the team to just 12. Despite NSW Swifts co-captain Maddy Proud being added to an extended 20-person squad two weeks ago - and breaking the Super Netball record for feeds this weekend - the uncapped midcourter has missed out on the final team. Queensland Firebirds' goal shooting sensation and proud Noongar woman Donnell Wallam will travel as a reserve.