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Netball's Round 3: Shocks, sprays, and star power
31 Mar
Summary
- Giants coach vented frustration during a crucial match.
- Alice Teague-Neeld impressed with strong goal assists.
- Elsa Sandholt emerged as a standout player for Firebirds.
Round 3 of Super Netball saw intense moments, including a visible spray from Giants coach Nerida Stewart during their loss to the Fever. Despite the defeat, Alice Teague-Neeld delivered a strong performance with 32 goal assists, reminding critics of her capabilities. The Queensland Firebirds faced another loss but found a potential star in young player Elsa Sif Sandholt, who scored 18 goals with high accuracy after being injected into the game.
The Swifts narrowly lost to the Lightning in a thriller, with Helen Housby facing scrutiny for her performance. Cara Koenen impressed at goal attack for the Lightning. The Thunderbirds continued their undefeated streak by defeating the Firebirds, with Shamera Sterling-Humphrey continuing her MVP-caliber play. The Vixens secured a close overtime win against the Mavericks, where Kiera Austin proved pivotal despite earlier turnovers.
