In the final game of the regular season, Sunshine Coast Lightning will take on the Adelaide Thunderbirds at Adelaide Entertainment Centre.
Both teams are fighting for the win, with Lightning desperate to snag that fourth spot on the ladder ahead of the Melbourne Mavericks, and Thunderbirds wanting to retain top spot on the ladder which gives them a home semi-final.
While currently on equal points with the Mavericks, if Lightning win this game they secure fourth position – so their finals campaign is well and truly in their hands.
KEY MATCH UP
Liz Watson vs Latanya Wilson
Watson is a consistent performer in the Lightning line-up, currently leading the league in centre pass receives and goal assists. She’s a leader on and off the court, and has played the most number of minutes across the season of any player in the league.
Wilson has had a stand-out season in 2024 and her stats confirm it. She currently sits second in both intercepts and deflections behind her teammate Shamera Stirling-Humphrey, an impressive achievement for a wing defence.
COACH'S COMMENT
Belinda Reynolds said the team is prepared to fight for their spot in finals.
“We’ve been battling every week to stay in the top four and this week is no different,” she said.
“Adelaide’s been in great form and they’ve been a really consistent team this season, but I absolutely think we’re coming into great form, and we’ve won five of the last eight matches.
“We’re peaking at the right time and we’ll do our homework on Adelaide and attack the contest from the get-go.”
LAST TIME THEY MET
Round 3 2024, Thunderbirds (60) – Lightning (56)
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 14
- Sunshine Coast Lightning v Adelaide Thunderbirds
- Adelaide Entertainment Centre
- 4pm AEST, Sunday 14 July 2024
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.
