Australia's road to 2026: Eyes on Fraser-McGurk and Ellis' chance to lead

Australia's Netball Diamonds are on the hunt for a new coach

After the resignation of Lisa Alexander earlier this year, the Diamonds are on the lookout for a new coach to lead them into the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Victoria.

There are a number of contenders for the role, including former Diamonds players Stacey Marinkovich and Nicole Cusack.

Marinkovich is the current coach of the Melbourne Vixens, while Cusack is the coach of the Queensland Firebirds.

Fraser-McGurk and Ellis are the frontrunners

However, the two frontrunners for the role are believed to be Briony Akle and Tarni Amos.

Akle is the current coach of the Giants Netball team in the UK Superleague, while Amos is the coach of the New South Wales Swifts.

Both coaches have a wealth of experience at the highest level, and would be strong candidates for the role.

Akle has the experience

Akle has coached the Giants to two Superleague titles in the past three years, and has also led the team to victory in the Netball Champions League.

She is known for her attacking style of play, and her ability to get the best out of her players.

Akle would be a popular choice with the Diamonds players, and she would be expected to continue the team's success.

Ellis has the passion

Ellis is a former Diamonds player, and she has a deep understanding of the game.

She is known for her passion and her commitment to excellence, and she would be determined to lead the Diamonds to success.

Ellis would be a good choice for the role, as she would bring a fresh perspective to the team.

The Diamonds have a bright future

Regardless of who is appointed as coach, the Diamonds have a bright future.

The team has a number of talented players, and they are capable of winning gold at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

The new coach will need to build on the team's success, and they will need to find a way to get the best out of the players.

The Diamonds are one of the most successful netball teams in the world, and they will be looking to continue their success under a new coach.