One of the sub-plots of Suncorp Super Netball is the selection of the Australian Diamonds team for the international season later in the year, with an eye on the Commonwealth Games in 2018.

This year's selections will be intriguing given the emergence of some genuine stars who would have been considered fringe Diamonds at best at the start of the year. This is most evident in the midcourt, where there is almost an embarrassment of riches for Diamonds coach Lisa Alexander. To be honest I can't remember a time when Australia had such depth here.

Melbourne Vixens have been the form team throughout the season, largely driven by their dynamic centre court combination of Liz Watson at wing attack and Kate Moloney at centre. There is little doubt their outstanding form will put plenty of pressure on the incumbent midcourt of Madison Robinson and Kim Ravaillion. The spice in this is of course that Robinson and Ravaillion suit up for the Vixen's bitter enemies, Magpies netball.

That's just four of the names who will compete for midcourt spots. Add Caitlyn Nevins, who has been good but not outstanding for the Firebirds. The fact that she was in the last team to tour means she has to be considered. You would also have to expect Maddy Proud, who has been outstanding for the Swifts will get a look in, as will her partner in crime Paige Hadley who is no stranger to the Diamonds uniform, having been selected as a bolter for the 2015 World Cup.

That's seven players to shoehorn into three midcourt positions. Who would be a selector? Not me, but I am happy to speculate.

In choosing the midcourt plenty of regard will be given to established combinations. To that end Nevins is at a distinct disadvantage, as she is the only one of that group who isn't paired with someone at club level who could be selected with her. This doesn't rule her out, it just makes it harder for her, and she would need to have an outstanding selection weekend to make it back into the team.

Of the other three combinations, the Moloney/Watson one is the most compelling. Individually their statistics are outstanding. Watson in particular is eye-catching in that she leads the most vital midcourt statistic of all – goal assists. This is important because it shows that she is the player best able to set up her team for a successful shot at goal. She has been able to do this by way of superb positional play. If there was a chart showing where most of her circle feeds come from, there would be a whopping great dot at the top of the circle.

It's not just a one-woman show at the Vixens, and Kate Moloney has been superb this year. What has stood out for me is how calm she is under pressure, and her ability to run at top speed for a full game.

Should the selectors opt for Moloney and Watson, the third spot will likely go to Magpie Madi Robinson who, despite being just shaded by Watson in stats, is still one of the best mid-courters. The wing defence position, generally regarded as the fourth mid-court spot will likely come down to a choice between the Magpies' Ash Brazill and Firebirds' Gabi Simpson. Simpson is the incumbent, and is going to be hard to manoeuvre out of the side.

If anyone is up to it, it's Brazil. One of the most athletic players in the league, she has had an outstanding year, and has picked up more ball than Simpson, including five more intercepts.

The good news is that for Australia, any one of these players could perform internationally. The bad news for these players is that spots are limited. Who gets them may very well come down to these last two rounds, and then finals, with all eyes being on who handles the pressure.