Alrighty, so we’re four rounds deep into the Super Netball season, and guess what? Only one team is still strutting around with that shiny undefeated record. The NSW Swifts are the ones to beat, sitting pretty at the top of the ladder after their recent 71-63 takedown of the Queensland Firebirds at Ken Rosewall Arena. Ever since they snagged import superstar Grace Nweke, they’ve been living up to all the hype. They’re currently eight points clear of the competition, and it seems like they’re not planning on slowing down anytime soon.
In the Melbourne Derby, the Vixens kept their dominance over the Mavericks alive with a 67-59 victory. It was business as usual for them, showing everyone who’s boss on the court. Meanwhile, the clash between the Sunshine Coast Lightning and the West Coast Fever in Perth was the talk of the town. It was a nail-biter right until the end, with some late-game drama to keep fans on the edge of their seats. The home team managed to sneak away with a narrow victory, capitalizing on a few slip-ups from their opponents to snatch the win in the final minute, 68-66.
But hold up, the real shocker of the round was the Giants pulling off a massive upset over the reigning champs, the Adelaide Thunderbirds, in Sydney. The Giants were desperate to avoid repeating their dismal start from last year, and boy did they come through. Some of their seasoned players stepped up big time, reminding everyone why they’re forces to be reckoned with on the court.
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Let’s talk about the Thunderbirds for a sec. There’s been some mystery swirling around the fitness of their Jamaican stars, Romelda Aiken-George and Shamera Sterling-Humphrey. These two didn’t see much action during the Team Girls Cup, sparking rumors and speculation all over social media. And don’t even get me started on the whole Sanmarie Visser saga. It was like a soap opera playing out right before our eyes.
The Thunderbirds tried to pull a fast one on us by signing Visser as a “temporary replacement” for Aiken-George. Yeah, right. Like anyone was buying that story. And then, surprise surprise, Sterling-Humphrey drops the bombshell that she’s expecting. Talk about keeping us on our toes, Thunderbirds. Props to them for trying to keep things under wraps, but hey, the truth always comes out in the end.
And let’s not forget about the Giants. They pulled off a major upset against the Thunderbirds, leaving everyone scratching their heads. Are they back in the game? It’s still up in the air, but they sure showed some promise in that match. Jo Harten was a beast on the court, outsmarting the opposition with her slick moves and crafty plays. And Erin O’Brien? She was all over Aiken-George like a hawk, making sure the Thunderbirds’ star player didn’t get a moment of peace.
As for the Swifts, well, they’re still the team to beat. Grace Nweke has been an absolute game-changer for them, leading the charge with her impressive shooting skills. The partnership between Nweke and Helen Housby is a force to be reckoned with, leaving opponents in their dust. The only hiccup for the Swifts? Their slow starts in the last couple of games. They better watch out for that, or it could come back to bite them in the long run.
So, there you have it, folks. Another round of Super Netball in the books, with plenty of surprises and standout performances to keep us all hooked. Can’t wait to see what the next round has in store for us. Stay tuned!