Super Netball: Six must-watch stars for Cairns’ Indigenous Round fixtures

With three Super Netball matches to be played in Cairns this weekend, there will be plenty of action out on the court. Keep an eye out for these six must-watch players, who have been at the top of their games this season.

SUNSHINE COAST, AUSTRALIA – SEPTEMBER 08: Jhaniele Fowler of the Fever and Phumza Maweni of the Lightning challenge for the ball during the round 11 Super Netball match between the Sunshine Coast Lightning and the West Coast Fever at University of Sunshine Coast Stadium on September 08, 2020 in Sunshine Coast, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

With three Super Netball matches to be played in Cairns this weekend, there will be plenty of action out on the court.

Keep an eye out for these six must-watch players, who have been at the top of their games this season.

SUNSHINE COAST, AUSTRALIA – SEPTEMBER 08: Jhaniele Fowler of the Fever shoots during the round 11 Super Netball match between the Sunshine Coast Lightning and the West Coast Fever at University of Sunshine Coast Stadium on September 08, 2020 in Sunshine Coast, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Jhaniele Fowler (Fever)

Scored 70 goals at a remarkable 96 per cent against NSW Swifts last week, breaking her own Super Netball record for most goals in a match.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA – SEPTEMBER 01: Jo Harten of the Giants shoots during the round nine Super Netball match between the Giants and the Melbourne Vixens at Nissan Arena on September 01, 2020 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Jo Harten (Giants)

The competition’s leading Super Shot maker, with 63 from 102 attempts, will be hoping to make it rain two-pointers in Cairns.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA – SEPTEMBER 05: Helen Housby of the Swifts and Kim Jenner of the Firebirds compete for the ball during the round ten Super Netball match between the NSW Swifts and the Queensland Firebirds at Nissan Arena on September 05, 2020 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Kim Jenner (Firebirds)

Forms one of the most promising and physical defensive pairings in the league with Tara Hinchcliffe.

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Firebird right at home for Vixens clash

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA – SEPTEMBER 06: Shamera Sterling of the Thunderbirds poses for the cameras after the round ten Super Netball match between the Adelaide Thunderbirds and the Collingwood Magpies at Priceline Stadium on September 06, 2020 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

Shamera Sterling (T-birds)

A defensive powerhouse, Sterling leads the league in defensive rebounds (33) and is second for intercepts (32) and deflections (93).

SUNSHINE COAST, AUSTRALIA – SEPTEMBER 08: Sam Wallace of the Swifts shoots during the round 11 Super Netball match between the NSW Swifts and the Melbourne Vixens at University of Sunshine Coast Stadium on September 08, 2020 in Sunshine Coast, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Sam Wallace (Swifts)

The Trinidad and Tobago shooter provides the Swifts’ midcourt with one of the most imposing and reliable targets in the league.

SUNSHINE COAST, AUSTRALIA – SEPTEMBER 08: Maddy Proud of the Swifts and Liz Watson of the Vixens challenge for the ball during the round 11 Super Netball match between the NSW Swifts and the Melbourne Vixens at University of Sunshine Coast Stadium on September 08, 2020 in Sunshine Coast, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Liz Watson (Vixens)

Has led the league in goal assists and been named starting wing attack in the Super Netball Team of the Year two years running.

SUPER WEEKEND

Three Super Netball games will be played at the new Cairns Pop-Up Arena, on the corner of Fearnley and Spence streets, this weekend.

Teams will wear specially designed uniforms to celebrate Indigenous Round.

Saturday

1pm: Fever v Giants

3pm: Thunderbirds v Swifts

Sunday

1pm: Vixens v Firebirds

Originally published as Super Netball: Six must-watch stars for Cairns’ Indigenous Round fixtures