Vixens’ fourth-quarter miracle seals grand final spot
Melbourne Vixens are one win from sealing a fairytale finish to the career of coach Simone McKinnis after a 66-65 preliminary final win against the Swifts.
Melbourne Vixens are one win from sealing a fairytale finish to the career of coach Simone McKinnis after a 66-65 preliminary final win against the Swifts.
The Swifts were schooled by West Coast Fever in last week’s major semi-final but hope the return of co-captain Paige Hadley to boost their sputtering midcourt will get the Sydney team over the Vixens.
Kiera Austin and Sophie Garbin jumped at the chance to play together for Melbourne Vixens. Now, they hold their side’s hopes of a Grand Final berth in their hands. This is how their partnership works.
Helen Housby is leaning into the ‘what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger’ mantra, believing her Swifts – and particularly, Kiwi goal shooter Grace Nweke – can rebound after a Super Netball semi-final shocker.
Right now, it’s the West Coast Fever’s crown to lose, but their remaining title rivals – Swifts and Vixens – have shown how they could spoil the party if they earn the chance. These are the big talking points from the Super Netball semi finals.
Vixens exact the ultimate revenge on the Thunderbirds for last year’s Super Netball grand final defeat, while West Coast Fever has qualified for the decider in emphatic fashion.
Her netball coaching feats rival rugby league super coach Wayne Bennett, and after multiple championships at the elite level, the most experienced coach in Super Netball is stepping down.
Adelaide Thunderbirds remain bullish about their chances of a title three-peat, with Diamonds’ star Matilda Garrett explaining how the big-match experience gained over the past three seasons will count when it matters most.
The showdown between shooting superstars Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard and Grace Nweke could decide which team books the first Super Netball grand final spot but the Swifts must also overcome the loss of their captain.
Super Netball: Giants coach Julie Fitzgerald has announced she is stepping down from her role immediately after nine seasons in charge.
The likely sale of the Giants to a left of field powerhouse could be the club’s opportunity to ‘super charge’ their franchise, but Netball NSW need to approve.
Netball: Super Netball semi-finals take place on Sunday with the Adelaide Thunderbirds taking on the Melbourne Vixens and West Coast Fever playing…
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Nat Medhurst dives into the numbers to reveal where things went wrong for the clubs that missed out on the Super Netball finals, and how they can turn things around.
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