Netball SA Premier League live stream: Contax look to rediscover winning feeling against Oakdale

A fired-up Contax were determined to rediscover their winning mojo before the Netball SA Premier League finals. But was this the outcome they were after? Watch REPLAYS.

Reigning premiers Contax have surged home in the final quarter against fellow finals contenders Oakdale, but both sides have found themselves locked together at the final buzzer.

While the 56-56 draw goes part of the way to improving Contax’s recent disappointing form in the Netball SA Premier League, it won’t be the outcome they would have been hoping for.

Going into the clash Contax was desperate for a win, having lost two of their last three games.

The thrilling contest was tied up at 14-all at the end of the first quarter in a sign of things to come.

Oakdale then broke away for a three-goal advantage at the main break, and extended that by another goal in the third term.

But the last quarter belonged to Contax as they roared back but couldn’t find the outright winner.

Contax showed their great depth with a 14-goal win in their reserves contest.

Despite Oakdale scoring the first three goals of the match, their rivals then took control to blast out to a double-figures lead, which they maintained for the whole game (54-40).

REPLAYS

Oakdale v Contax – Netball SA Premier League Round 13 – Premier

Oakdale v Contax - Netball SA Premier League Round 13 - Reserves

PREVIEW

Fired up reigning premiers Contax are chasing redemption on Friday night when they take on finals contender Oakdale.

The Netball SA Premier League big guns have lost two of their last three games, one to leaders South Adelaide and the other tot Garville last week, but coach Leanne Eichler said the group was ready to bounce back with finals just two weeks away.

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“We’ve had a lot of discussion and done a lot of review after last week’s loss to Garville,” Eichler said.

“Obviously we’re having to manage players and player availability with pathways and other commitments, so this stage of the season has been a bit messy.

Shooter Jordi Vidmar in action for Contax.

“We know we need to produce a better display on the court, especially with producing good supply for shots on goal, and we’ve tweaked a couple things for Friday.”

Contax defeated Oakdale 53-38 back in the round six meeting, but Eichler expected a tougher affair this time around.

She believed a win would be a significant boost for her team as it aims to secure a top two finish heading into finals.

“It’s a huge game for us, we know how tough it’s going to be but we’re confident we can get a result and finish in the top two ahead of finals,” she said.

“Oakdale is a really strong team and has had some very good wins, so we know they’re going to bring it on Friday.

“It’s a good opportunity for us to play another strong side and get back to our brand of netball.”

Contax star Sophie Agostino will be important for her side as finals approach.

While getting results will be important for her team, Eichler also said getting back to playing the tough and efficient style of netball Contax has become known for would be key before the post-season.

“We obviously really want to get a couple more results before finals, but it’s also about how we’re playing,” she said.

“We know if we can execute the way we want to we can beat any team.

“We’ve got to get back to playing our brand for finals and, if we can do that, we can go a long way again this year.”