Lightning will come up against the ladder-leaders, Melbourne Vixens this weekend at UniSC Arena for Round 10 of the SSN.
Vixens were undefeated until Round 6, where Lightning were the first (and only) team to get the win over the Melbourne side.
Vixens will be looking for redemption this weekend, while Lightning will be determined to beat the away team for the second time.
KEY MATCH UP
Steph Fretwell vs Emily Mannix
Coming off an MVP performance, Lightning Captain Steph Fretwell is the ultimate play-maker for Lightning’s attack-end. She also has the ability to sink super shots in crucial moments of the game.
Vixens defender Emily Mannix, who was recently announced as an invitee for the Australian Diamonds squad, will be looking to slow down Fretwell in attack. Her long reach and game smarts have been a stand out this season.
COACH'S COMMENT
Lightning Head Coach Belinda Reynolds said the team has taken a lot of confidence from the last few matches.
“Vixens are a quality outfit, they’ve got stars all over the court. But we do line-up really well against them,”
“We’re really confident in the form we’ve shown from midway in the season through to now so we’re confident we’ll attack the Vixens hard this week.”
LAST TIME THEY MET
Round 6 2024, Lightning (64) – Vixens (57)
THE TEAM
- Steph Fretwell (C)
- Cara Koenen
- Tara Hinchliffe
- Reilley Batcheldor
- Ashleigh Ervin
- Leesa Mi Mi
- Liz Watson
- Mahalia Cassidy
- Ava Black
- Courtney Bruce
MATCH DETAILS
- Suncorp Super Netball Round 10
- Sunshine Coast Lightning v Melbourne Vixens
- UniSC Arena
- 7pm AEST, Saturday 15 June
HOW TO WATCH
Catch the match live or on demand on Kayo or Foxtel for viewers within Australia.
For international viewers, watch the game via Netball Pass.
