The day two action to keep an eye onBy Latest Posts8.07pmBruce, Austin show their drive By Roy WardThe Diamonds have come out hard to open their Games campaign with Kiera Austin already showing her brilliant vision firing a one-hand pass to find Sophie Garbin in the goal circle.Veteran defender Courtney Bruce showed her desperation early attempting an intercept close to the sideline and running out of bounds before leaping over a sponsors sign.But the Tongans aren’t backing down in the early running, with shooter Uneeq Palavi knocking down her early goal attempts.AUS 8-4 Tonga with 9 mins to go in Q17.59pmO’Callaghan through but no word for the mediaBy Box ticked for Lani Pallister (1:57.02) and Mollie O’Callaghan (1:58.22) as they progress to the final of the women’s 200m freestyle. Pallister was happy to chat with reporters after her heat but O’Callaghan brushed the print reporters once again.She’s yet to speak about the back issues she posted about on social media before the Commonwealth Games. Would be stunned if she didn’t win the 200m freestyle. It’s her best event and one she’s been pretty dominant in for the past three years. Ariarne Titmus is still the world record holder after their epic race at Olympic trials in 2024.Olympic champion Cam McEvoy is up next in the men’s 50m freestyle but expect a slower time as he tries to conserve energy for the semi tonight and tomorrow’s final.7.37pm‘One of the best back-ups I’ve seen’: Titmus praises ForresterBy Roy WardAs she looked back on Australia’s gold rush at the pool last night, Aussie great Ariarne Titmus had high praise for Jenna Forrester.Now a Seven commentator at the Games, Titmus was super impressed with the way Forrester backed up from a tiring day of heats to shine under the bright lights of the finals.Jenna Forrester with her gold medal.Getty Images“I think that her final session last night has to be one of the best back-ups I’ve ever seen,” Titmus said on Seven’s coverage.“Bronze in the 400m freestyle, her first 400m at an international level.“Then 20 minutes later in the 200m backstroke, she came from nowhere to win gold. She was over the moon. She has still got the 200m and the 400m medley to go.”7.29pmNZ cruise to victoryBy New Zealand’s depth and talent helped them post a 21-7 final term as they completed a 74-44 win over Scotland to open the netball competition.Grace Nweke and Amelia Walmsley shot 28 goals each in the win while Scotland paid dearly for making just 75 per cent of their shots at goal compared to 89 per cent from NZ.The Diamonds face Tonga in the next game, which should start at around 8pm AEST.Amelia Walmsley of Team New Zealand.Getty Images7.14pmThe great expectations Diamonds coach has in GlasgowBy Diamonds coach Stacey Marinkovich knows there’ll be no excuses if Australia fall short of Commonwealth Games gold.Not that the netball world No.1 and defending Games champions are shying away from the pressure in Glasgow.Diamonds coach Stacey Marinkovich speaks to players during training.Getty Images“It is about winning,” Marinkovich told AAP.“We don’t have to state it. It’s part of our vision. It’s part of our expectation.6.43pmNZ lead, but Scots making a game of itBy Roy WardNew Zealand have a 35-24 lead over Scotland at half-time in the opening match of the netball competition.The Thistles are battling hard and trying to find their towering shooter Emma Barrie but NZ have had too much class so far and the home side have missed too many shots.Still, Scotland are making a game of this and only lost the second term 16-13, which shows they are rising to the challenge.Kimiora Poi of Team New Zealand competes for the ball with Hannah Grant of Team Scotland.Getty Images6.24pmWhat to watch for at the poolBy Morning all. Here’s what should catch your eye in this first session at the pool today.Before we get onto any of the Aussies, keep an eye on the Scottish swimmer in lane two of the third heat of the men’s 400m freestyle.Duncan Scott of Team Scotland competes during the Men’s 200m Individual Medley heats on day one.Getty ImagesIt’s a guy by the name of Sean McCann. Ring a bell? He’s the brother of Madeleine McCann.6.12pmNetball competition under wayBy New Zealand are taking on host nation Scotland to open the netball competition and there is an enthusiastic home crowd in the house to cheer them on at the Hydro.Scotland are wearing their brilliant pink and purple change strip while NZ are in their gray and black strip, it’s eerily similar to the cricket team’s one-day colours circa 1993 and I don’t mind it.There aren’t any action pictures yet but I’m sure some will come through shortly.NZ lead 10-8 in the first quarter but they don’t seem to be out of second gear yet.Australia will play Tonga at around 8pm AEST.A general view of the Hydro, venue for the netball.Getty Images6.02pmGood eveningBy G’day everyone. It’s Roy Ward here and I’ll be tapping the keys for the rest of the night and a few early hours of tomorrow morning as we continue our live coverage of the Commonwealth Games from Glasgow.We have a huge night ahead including the Diamonds opening their netball competition plus swimming, gymnastics and much more.Enjoy the coverage to come.5.34pmFirst Australians take to the carpetBy Good afternoon from a very soggy Glasgow.After being treated to about a week of beautiful weather, the heavens have opened up, and it’s puffer jacket weather in the middle of summer. Oh, Scotland.That unpredictable Scottish weather means it’s probably a good thing our bowls events are played indoors at this tournament, and the carpet is exactly where we find out first Australians in action.It’s our women’s pair of Dawn Hayman and Kelsey Cottrell who are up first. They’ve had mixed results in Glasgow so far, with a confident 2-0 win against Zambia on day zero, before losing 2-0 to Gurnsey on day one.This morning, they take on Caroline Whitehead and Paula Garrett from the Isle of Man.Play due to start now.1 of 2