Three NSW Swifts players were selected on Wednesday in the Australian Diamonds team to play at the Commonwealth Games, but former World Championship winner Susan Pratley was not one of them.

Coach Rob Wright described the selection of Kimberlee Green, Sharni Layton and Caitlin Thwaites as “richly deserved”. He paid tribute also to Pratley, who forced her way into the Australian squad after being omitted last year, but failed to make the Commonwealth Games cut.

“The selection of Kim, Sharni and Caitlin in the Commonwealth Games netball team is richly deserved,” Wright said. “They have all worked incredibly hard over a number of years with this goal in mind.

“To have three NSW Swifts named in this 12-player team is a very proud moment for all involved with the club, and is testament to the performance of our entire roster this season.”

Of Pratley’s omission, Wright said: “I’m naturally disappointed for Susan. She put in a huge amount of work into all aspects of her game during the off-season and that showed during her performances for us this year.”