Eloise Southby-Halbish (born 6 July 1976) is an Australian sports commentator and former netball player. She was co-captain of the Melbourne Phoenix with fellow goaler, Sharelle McMahon, and also played for the

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Netball career

Southby-Halbish appeared in 132 Commonwealth Bank Trophy matches for the Phoenix and represented Australia in 34 Tests in the positions goal shooter and goal attack. Identified early in her career as a highly talented shooting prospect, Southby-Halbish made her international debut in early 1998, at the age of 21. Southby-Halbish's arrival on the international scene coincided with a period where Australia was rich in shooting talent - with the likes of Vicki Wilson, Nicole Cusack, and Jennifer Borlase all laying claim to the main shooting positions. This overflow of talent saw Southby-Halbish overlooked for the

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and

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, however she was recalled to the team in 2000. Southby-Halbish was renowned for her accuracy, strength, and netballing acumen. Her combination with international-level shooter Sharelle McMahon was one of the most successful shooting combinations, with Southby-Halbish's vision and timing complementing McMahon's speed and athleticism. Southby-Halbish's career received a blow when she was forced to withdraw from the squad to represent Australia at the

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with a recurring ankle injury. She subsequently retired just before the start of the interstate home and away season, after playing a starring role in Melbourne Phoenix's comprehensive premiership in 2005. Southby-Halbish won five premierships with Melbourne Phoenix, a Commonwealth Games gold medal in 2002, and a World Championships silver medal in 2003.

Media commentator

Following her retirement, Southby-Halbish became a commentator with ABC Sports, calling Commonwealth Bank Trophy matches and international tests. Southby-Halbish co-wrote a novel ''Anna Flowers'' with a netball theme. Southby-Halbish moved to Fox Sports as commentator for the new ANZ Championship competition in 2008.

Personal life

Eloise Southby-Halbish is the daughter of

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premiership player Geoff Southby and occasionally appeared on Fox Footy's ''Living With Footballers''.

References

External links

Stride Sports Management profile
{{DEFAULTSORT:Southby-Halbish, Eloise 1976 births Living people Australian netball players Australia international netball players Netball players at the 2002 Commonwealth Games Commonwealth Games gold medallists for Australia Commonwealth Games medallists in netball Netball players from Victoria (Australia) Melbourne Phoenix players Esso/Mobil Superleague players Australian netball coaches Australian netball commentators 2003 World Netball Championships players Medallists at the 2002 Commonwealth Games