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Jess Thirlby has stepped down as England Netball head coach effective immediately ahead of the Commonwealth Games.
Anna Stembridge will assume the head coach role for the 2026 Commonwealth Games during the transition.
Thirlby led England to a 2023 World Cup silver and 2025 Netball Nations Cup glory during nearly seven years in charge.
England Netball CEO Fran Connolly thanked Thirlby for leadership and the Roses' development.
Former Roses captain Olivia Murphy joins England as assistant coach on a secondment from Loughborough Sport.
England, 2018 Commonwealth Games champions, aim to return to medal contention at the upcoming Games.
Thirlby cited personal family reasons for stepping down from the Roses role.
England Netball emphasized momentum and foundations to carry into the next phase of the Roses' journey.
Sky Sports notes Thirlby described her Roses tenure as the most rewarding period of her professional career.
The 2026 Commonwealth Games head coaching transition was confirmed to be for the Games in Glasgow.

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The Victorian Liberal Party released a group video showing current and former MPs in a ‘Games that Victoria never hosted’ montage.
The video features Victoria’s Liberal leader and former leaders alongside new MPs to show party unity ahead of the state election.
Analysts say the video aims to project unity and energy, while acknowledging potential risks of overdoing it.
The video sparked discussion about messaging, with some Labor sources calling it petty politics but acknowledging its broad reach.
The clip includes a scene of politicians performing in swimwear, a move noted as part of a broader political media tradition.
The video was produced by Wilson’s team to mirror popular Instagram reel formats and engage voters.
Commentators say the video signals a united front, though some question its long-term political impact.
The video references the cancelled Commonwealth Games and uses it to frame a narrative about party unity.
The Guardian notes the campaign’s broader context, including inquiries into the 2023 Games and political strategy ahead of elections.
The video features a mix of politicians performing symbolic events like high jump and pool stunts to convey energy.

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