Queensland Thunder coach Benn Lees praises Abby Andrews after strong start to the National League

Queensland Thunder women’s coach Benn Lees has lauded the skill and attitude of Australian player Abby Andrews after Thunder’s strong start to the National League.

Queensland Thunder women’s coach Benn Lees has lauded the skill and attitude of Australian player Abby Andrews after Thunder’s strong start to the National League.

Thunder completed a successful road trip to Sydney today when they accounted for the Hunter Hurricanes for the second time after a win and a loss to Balmain last Thursday and Friday in Sydney.

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“The Thursday night win over Balmain was a really, really good performance. It was a full team performance,’’ Lees praised.

“It was a really good road trip. We had three or four girls on their first round trip and they got exposed to touring and playing at this level.’’

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New-comers included Stuartholme School pair Phoebe Leech and Molly Nasser from the all-conquering Mermaids’ under 16s, and Moreton Bay College product Alice Campbell.

In round one the previous weekend, Andrews sparked one of the great sporting comebacks when Thunder rallied from a 5-10 three quarter time deficit to win 11-10 against Sharks.

Triple Olympian Bronwen Knox playing for Australia late last month. She now spearheads the Thunder. (AAP Image/Glenn Hunt)

The left handed Andrews, a past student of Brisbane Girls Grammar, was the focal point of the attack during the comeback.

“She is not only physically talented, but has a wonderful attitude toward the sport,’’ Lees said.

“She is a left hander, very skilful and smart and has a wonderful selfless attitude.’’

Andrews, the baby of the Australian water polo team, was coming off a three Test series against world No. 1 and Olympic Games’ gold medal favourites USA.

This weekend Thunder host the Fremantle Marlins and Torpedoes at the Valley pool, Thursday through until Sunday.

Meanwhile, the Thunder men had a mixed bag, losing twice to Balmain but beating the Hunter.