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Netball World Cup 2023: Australia’s ‘gutsy’ call to pick Sophie Garbin over Donnell Wallam vindicated vs England in final

Sophie Garbin has been praised for her performance in Australia’s victory in the World Cup final against England, as she reminded everyone of her prowess in the goal shooter position.

Garbin’s selection in Australia’s 12-player squad was the most contentious, given she was picked over Donnell Wallam despite a lacklustre Super Netball season for her club.

The 26-year-old helped Australia win the Constellation Cup against New Zealand last year but looked a shadow of herself playing out of position at goal attack for Collingwood in Super Netball.

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It prompted calls for Wallam to be picked instead, but Diamonds coach Stacey Marinkovich stuck to her guns and selected Garbin.

The decision paid off in the final when Garbin came on early in the…

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