Melbourne Kestrels were an Australian netball team that represented Netball Victoria in the Commonwealth Bank Trophy. Between 1997 and 2007, together with Melbourne Phoenix, they were one of two teams to represent Netball Victoria in the Commonwealth Bank Trophy era. In 2008, when the Commonwealth Bank Trophy was replaced by the ANZ Championship, Kestrels and Phoenix merged to form Melbourne Vixens. Final placings Home venues Kestrels played their home games at the State Netball and Hockey Centre and at the Waverley Netball Centre. Notable players Internationals Abby Sargent CBT MVP CBT Best New Talent Head coaches Sponsorship References Defunct Australian netball teams 1997 establishments in Australia Sports clubs established in 1997 2007 disestablishments in Australia Sports clubs disestablished in 2007 Commonwealth Bank Trophy teams ! Kestrals Sport in the City of Melbourne (LGA)