Stay on current site or go to US version. The defender was closely monitored by medical staff throughout the season to ensure she was physically fit to take the court. The star defender announced at the end of the 2019 season that she would be stepping away from the game in 2020 to become a … Diamonds netballer April Brandley to have baby, New coach to decide on Diamonds captaincy, Vixens clinch Super Netball title thriller, Fever coach won't let critics distract her, Refreshed Vixens ready for netball decider, Vixens motivated by sacrifices, retirements, Fever storm into Super Netball grand final, Aussie netball captain Bassett to play in NZ, Australian sports set guidelines on trans athletes, Netball commits to Indigenous improvements, Vixens goal duo call time on Super Netball, Vixens top Lightning ahead of Super finals, Bassett misses out as Giants scrap to draw. April Brandley (née Letton; born 19 April 1990) is a professional Australian netball player, who last played for the Collingwood Magpies in the Suncorp Super Netball league. Collingwood star Adam Treloar and his girlfriend Kim Ravaillion have welcomed a baby girl into world, and have now gone into self-isolation for two months amid the coronavirus pandemic. Fitting training around breastfeeding is just one of the challenges of April Brandley's day after the Diamonds defender made a shock return to Super Netball this season. Brandley took the court in the minor semi-final against the Vixens last Sunday 16 weeks along, with baby Brandley due to arrive in February next year. She appeared in last Sunday's minor semi-final loss to Melbourne Vixens at 16 weeks pregnant.
Register, Join the conversation, you are commenting as Logout. Collingwood and Australian defender April Brandley will step away from netball in 2020 – but it’s good news. “However, looking ahead to next year, I’m excited to put my netball career on hold and focus my energy on becoming a mum. here. Get your 14-day free trial and start streaming instantly >, Vixens believe: ‘It’s finals’, anything can happen. This is also known as Online Behavioural Advertising. Brandley says she's yet to decide whether she will return to netball after the birth. Brandley says she's yet to decide whether she will return to netball after the birth. Sorry we couldn't find a match for that, please try again, Join the conversation, you are commenting as, - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -, Get your 14-day free trial and start streaming instantly >, Twilight zone: Cup No.7 for Lloyd Williams, Fourth ‘zero day’ in a row, hot Cup Day prompts warning, Melbourne Cup: 5 minute guide to finding a winner, Dons hold their ground as Saad deal hits stalemate. Brandley took the court in the Super Netball elimination final against the Vixens last Sunday 16 weeks along, with baby Brandley due to arrive in February. Don't have an account? To join the conversation, please log in. The 29-year-old will be taking time out to become a mother for the first time. Brandley will be the first to return from the baby boom that has occurred within netball over the past 12 months. The Magpies this week announced they had re-signed young goal attack Gabrielle Sinclair for next season. A NOTE ABOUT RELEVANT ADVERTISING: We collect information about the content (including ads) you use across this site and use it to make both advertising and content more relevant to you on our network and other sites. April Brandley is on Facebook. Former Australian Diamond and Collingwood Magpies defender, April Brandley, has joined the GIANTS as a nominated training partner for the 2020 season. Fitting training around breastfeeding is just one of the challenges of Invalid postcode. Just $25/month, no lock-in contract.
"I just wanted a healthy, happy baby, but a little girl means a whole other deal," second-time dad-to-be Brantley Gilbert tells PEOPLE exclusively Brandley played through most of the Super Netball season and the Netball World Cup while in the early stages of her pregnancy. With 34 Test caps, the 29-year-old was part of the Diamonds World Cup team that claimed a silver medal in Liverpool in July. Australian and Collingwood defender April Brandley will step away from netball in 2020 to have her first baby. After taking to the court — 16 weeks along — in the Magpies’ season-ending semi-final loss to the Melbourne Vixens, Brandley announced she was expecting her first child in February. The defender was closely monitored by medical staff throughout the season to ensure she was physically fit to take the court. You have reached ESPN's Australian edition. Collingwood and Australian netballer April Brandley will step away from the sport in 2020 to have a baby. Is this the most relentless Lightning side? Brandley took the court in the Super Netball elimination final against the Vixens last Sunday 16 weeks along, with baby Brandley due to arrive in February. Netball: The NSW Swifts must pick themselves up from the canvas in a hurry as they fight to save their Super Netball season after a heavy loss to the Sunshine Coast Lightning in the major semi-final on Saturday. Collingwood and Australian netballer April Brandley will step away from the sport in 2020 to have a baby. Brandley, who was a member of the Diamonds’ team at the World Cup in Liverpool in July, continued to play throughout the first months of her pregnancy. Browne’s sister Kelsey went down with the same injury late in the season. You can find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out CLAY Brandley has become the unofficial mascot for the Giants’ 2020 season, with the six-month-old son of April Brandley the only child living in Super Netball’s Queensland bubble. With 34 Test caps, the 29-year-old was part of the Diamonds World Cup team that claimed a silver medal in Liverpool in July. Collingwood and Australian netballer April Brandley will step away from the sport in 2020 to have a baby. Brandley was a foundation member of the Magpies’ Super Netball team — one of four remaining with the team in 2019, after joining the team from the West Coast Fever. Stream over 50 sports Live & On-Demand with KAYO SPORTS on your TV, computer, mobile or tablet. Credit: AAP. “When or if I will return to netball is uncertain at this time, motherhood may get the better of me.”. April Brandley's baby is due in February. Join Facebook to connect with April Brandley and others you may know.
A foundation player of the Magpies netball team is set to take a pregnant pause from the game next season, ex-Diamond April Brandley set to leave big shoes to fill in defence. The goal defence said she was excited to embark on her new chapter, but was unsure as yet if she would make a return to the netball court. Brandley’s baby news follows an eventful year for the Magpies after they lost co-captain Madi Browne for the season with an anterior cruciate ligament injury. Watch SKY Sport's feature on Magic Captain Casey Kopua ahead of her final home match for the Magic at Casey Kopua Arena in Hamilton. She plays in the positions of GK, GD and WD, and has been selected on several occasions for the Australia national netball team. Diamonds netballer April Brandley to have baby, New coach to decide on Diamonds captaincy, Vixens clinch Super Netball title thriller, Fever coach won't let critics distract her, Refreshed Vixens ready for netball decider, Vixens motivated by sacrifices, retirements, Fever storm into Super Netball grand final, Aussie netball captain Bassett to play in NZ, Australian sports set guidelines on trans athletes, Netball commits to Indigenous improvements, Vixens goal duo call time on Super Netball, Vixens top Lightning ahead of Super finals, Bassett misses out as Giants scrap to draw. “I will miss being a part of what they are beginning to create here at the Pies,” said Brandley, who has 34 Test caps for Australia. Magpies defender April Brandley will step away from netball next season after announcing she is pregnant.