Netball at the 2002 Commonwealth Games was the second netball tournament at the Commonwealth Games. Ten teams, including the hosts England, featured in a series of matches played in July and August 2002 at Manchester's MEN Arena. With a team captained by Kathryn Harby-Williams, featuring Catherine Cox, Sharelle McMahon, Nicole Richardson and Peta Squire and coached by Jill McIntosh, Australia won the tournament after defeating New Zealand 57–55 in the gold medal match. The match was tied at 46–46 at the end of normal time, and 14 minutes of extra-time saw the sides still level at 55–55. In sudden death extra-time, Sharelle McMahon scored the vital point to give Australia the necessary two-goal gap to win the gold medal. Jamaica finished the tournament in third place after defeating England 55–53 in the bronze medal match.
Head coaches and captains Team Head coach Captain Jill McIntoshKathryn Harby-Williams Sharon ButlerDulcina Wind Lyn GunsonOlivia MurphyMargaret CorbettUnaisi Rokoura Maureen HallOberon PittersonRuth AitkenJulie SeymourLouise de PlessisBronwyn Bock-JonathanMable Van Der Vyver Raewyn HenryJoanna Griffiths
Squads
Pool A Round 1
Round 2
Round 3
Round 4
Round 5
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Pool B Round 1
Round 2
Round 3
Round 4
Round 5
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Classification 7th/10th classification
9th/10th playoff
7th/8th playoff
Medal competition Minor semi-finals
5th/6th playoff
Major semi-finals
Bronze medal match
Gold Medal Match
Medallists
Final Placings Rank Team 4 5678910
References