Overview
- The Australian Diamonds debuted new gold dresses at the Commonwealth Games and several players were seen repeatedly tugging at outfits that rode up, which drove heavy social media attention focused on comfort and practicality.
- The team has continued to perform strongly, recording decisive wins over Tonga (99-38) and England (66-47) while wearing the new kit.
- Sophie Garbin and Kiera Austin publicly defended the dresses, saying the team loves the design and that adjusting dresses during play is familiar and not affecting performance.
- Reports say the Diamonds and designer Valour are weighing minor alterations to the dresses to improve fit and stop them riding up before the side’s next pool matches.
- This debate sits against Netball Australia’s 2022 rule change that broadened approved uniform options, a policy shift meant to increase choice and reduce barriers to participation.