Liz Watson, national women’s team captain, has received the 2022 Liz Ellis Diamond at the Australian Netball Awards ©Netball Australia

Liz Watson, national women's team captain, has received the 2022 Liz Ellis Diamond at the Australian Netball Awards, becoming the second player in the last decade to receive the game’s most prestigious honour twice.

Watson earned the prize for her stellar domestic and international seasons with the Melbourne Vixens and the Origin Australian Diamonds.

Watson underlined her authority as one of the world’s best midcourt players during three of the Diamonds’ international event wins, including the 2022 Quad Series, the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games and the 2022 Constellation Cup.

As co-captain of the Melbourne Vixens, Watson was Suncorp Super Netball's lead feeder across the 2022 season with 405 goal assists.

Australia's netball captain Liz Watson, pictured during the Birmingham 2022 final in which her side beat Jamaica, has won her sport's top domestic honour, the Liz Elllis Diamond. for a second time ©Getty Images
Australia's netball captain Liz Watson, pictured during the Birmingham 2022 final in which her side beat Jamaica, has won her sport's top domestic honour, the Liz Elllis Diamond. for a second time ©Getty Images

The 28-year-old also claimed the club’s Sharelle McMahon Medal as its best and fairest player.

“I feel honoured to be awarded this year’s Liz Ellis Diamond,” Watson told Netball Australia.

“It has been a huge year and I am really proud to cap it off with this award.

“I am even more impressed by the talent and dedication shown by the team and staff across the Diamonds 2022 campaign."

In recognition of her incredible year with the Origin Australian Diamonds, Watson was also crowned International Player of the Year alongside last year’s Liz Ellis Diamond recipient and Diamonds teammate Courtney Bruce.