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Darling Downs Panthers eager to break seven game losing streak

GALLERY: The Darling Downs Panthers played host to powerhouse Brisbane North Cougars at the weekend. Check out all the action from the high-scoring netball showdown here.

Madeline Smith of Darling Downs Panthers fires off a pass during her side’s Hart Sapphire Series Ruby division match against ACU Brisbane North Cougars. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Madeline Smith of Darling Downs Panthers fires off a pass during her side’s Hart Sapphire Series Ruby division match against ACU Brisbane North Cougars. Picture: Kevin Farmer

The 2024 Hart Sapphire Series Ruby Division season has tested the will power and tenacity of the Darling Downs Panthers.

Winless in seven games the Panthers will draw on the energy of their home crowd in a bid to secure their first win of the season this weekend.

The Panthers will play host to the Bond University Bull Sharks – eager to exact revenge on the Gold Coast side after a round one defeat.

Shooting at 87% Abby Boland led the way for Bull Sharks with 34 goals in her side’s 68-41 win.

Goal shooter Amy Williams was the Panthers’ top scorer with 23 goals at a perfect strike rate.

The Panthers will need to shake off any lingering negativity from last weekend after tough back-to-back losses at home.

After losing 95-41 to second placed ACU Brisbane North Cougars on Saturday, Panthers lost 84-65 to ladder leaders Carina Leagues Club Tigers.

The Panthers don’t have to look too far for inspiration though with a recent 57-56 loss to Brisbane South Wildcats pointing to what they can do when in form.

Isla Epitropakis for Darling Downs Panthers against ACU Brisbane North Cougars during a 2024 Hart Sapphire Series Ruby match at Downlands College. Pictures: Kevin Farmer
Isla Epitropakis for Darling Downs Panthers against ACU Brisbane North Cougars during a 2024 Hart Sapphire Series Ruby match at Downlands College. Pictures: Kevin Farmer
Amy Williams for Darling Downs Panthers against ACU Brisbane North Cougars.
Amy Williams for Darling Downs Panthers against ACU Brisbane North Cougars.
Ella Norton (left) of Darling Downs Panthers defends against Georgina Roy of ACU Brisbane North Cougars.
Ella Norton (left) of Darling Downs Panthers defends against Georgina Roy of ACU Brisbane North Cougars.
Madeline Smith of Darling Downs Panthers against ACU Brisbane North Cougars.
Madeline Smith of Darling Downs Panthers against ACU Brisbane North Cougars.
Molly Gore defends for Darling Downs Panthers against ACU Brisbane North Cougars.
Molly Gore defends for Darling Downs Panthers against ACU Brisbane North Cougars.
Ella Norton of Darling Downs Panthers against ACU Brisbane North Cougars.
Ella Norton of Darling Downs Panthers against ACU Brisbane North Cougars.
Tiarni Fennell for ACU Brisbane North Cougars against Darling Downs Panthers.
Tiarni Fennell for ACU Brisbane North Cougars against Darling Downs Panthers.
Simon Botha shoots for Darling Downs Panthers against ACU Brisbane North Cougars.
Simon Botha shoots for Darling Downs Panthers against ACU Brisbane North Cougars.
Madeline Smith of Darling Downs Panthers against ACU Brisbane North Cougars.
Madeline Smith of Darling Downs Panthers against ACU Brisbane North Cougars.
Tiarni Fennell for ACU Brisbane North Cougars against Darling Downs Panthers.
Tiarni Fennell for ACU Brisbane North Cougars against Darling Downs Panthers.

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