Adelaide Thunderbirds’ double edge defensive sword, Latanya Wilson highlights team of the week. Have your say!

Adelaide Thunderbirds’ double edge defensive sword in Latanya Wilson was too impressive to miss in round seven while Fever’s Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard set a historic record. Click for the CODE SPORTS team of the week and have your say!

They’re without the great Shamera Sterling-Humphrey but the Adelaide Thunderbirds have another outstanding Jamaican defender pushing their case for a third consecutive Super Netball title.

Latanya Wilson was outstanding in the Thunderbirds’ 66-59 win over the Mavericks in Melbourne on Sunday, racking up an incredible 11 gains - including seven intercepts - to severely restrict the flow of ball to Mavs goal shooter Shimona Jok.

With Diamonds defender Tilly Garrett also in the T-Birds’ defensive unit and South African young gun gaining experience with every outing, Adelaide cannot be counted out yet.

Shimona Jok of the Mavericks (L) and Latanya Wilson of the Thunderbirds. Picture: Graham Denholm/Getty Images

Neither can a resurgent West Coast Fever, with Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard back in their ranks.

Fowler-Nembhard became the first player to pass the 9000 goal mark in the ANZ Championship-Super Netball era when she sank her 12th goal against the Giants.

It was one of 63 goals she made in the 75-66 victory over the Giants, showing why the Jamaicans will be such a threat at next year’s Commonwealth Games.

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