OFF THE COURT THE WHISTLE BLEW and our Queensland girls had done it. Snatching the Trans-Tasman Netball Championship win from the NSW Swifts in the dying minutes was no easy feat. But the Queensland Firebirds did not let up on the attack; after two consecutive years as runners up, they were ready for a victorious war cry! You’re probably used to seeing these birds in all their purple and gold glory, so to commemorate their final-second win, we decided to celebrate with a totally luxe shoot to take a peak at the girls’ off-the-court-selves. Meet the stars of our August shoot: cover girl, Kim Ravaillion; captain, Laura Geitz; powerhouse, Beryl Friday; and the player who nailed that winning shot, Gretel Tippett. SEE
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IF I HAD A TIP FOR SOMEONE WANTING TO REPRESENT THEIR STATE OR COUNTRY IN NETBALL, BE REALLY PASSIONATE, IT IS THE MOST WONDERFUL ACCOLADE BUT IT IS NOT EASY AND YOU HAVE TO FACE THE CHALLENGES AND SEE THEM AS PART OF THE JOURNEY. LAURA WEARS: Large resin carved ring $85, Dinosaur Designs; Noughts and Crosses Skyline turtleneck knit $49, Dissh; Wide collared coat $229.95, French Connection. All retailers located at Wintergarden: Cue p 3210 0777 | Dinosaur Designs p 3210 1230 Dissh p 3725 7627 | French Connection p 3012 7938 Sambag p 3210 0217 | Seed Heritage p 3012 7749 Sheike p 3007 7230 | Veronika Maine p 3210 0990
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