1979 5th World Netball Tournament, Trinidad

 
Helen Fradley (C), Gill Davies (WD), and Maddy Dwan (GD) attempting the interception
 
They call it close marking, remembering that in 1979 Netball was still a non contact sport! Denise Hunter (GK) and Maddy Dwan (GD) marking Trinidad shooters.
 
Sue Keal (WD) at her most athletic against St Kitts.
 
Jillean Hipsey at full flow in attack.
 
Gill Davies (WD), Denise Hunter (GD) and Maddy Dwan (GK) defending the shot for goal.
 
This is my ball - Denise Hunter (WD) and Maddy Dwan (GD)
 
Colette Thompson (WA) at full stretch against New Zealand
 
Shutting down the St Kitts attack - Denise Hunter (GK) and Maddy Dwan (GD)
 
Denise Hunter defending
 
 
England contingent Back Row: Chris Maylor, Pat Watson, Mary French, Jean Robinson, Pat Cane, Madeleine Dwan, Pat Taylor (hidden), Denise Hunter. Front Row: Gill Davies, Anne Stephenson, Sue Keal, Lily McGurk, Helen Fradley, Colette Reeder, Jean Hornsby, Margaret Ghent, Jillean Hipsey
 
Opening Parade

This World Tournament had some interesting interpretations of the Netball Rules as can be seen in some of these photos.

Time period
1979

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