Where and when: Cairns Pop Up Arena, Saturday September 19, 1:00pm AEST
Last time they met: The GIANTS recorded their first win of the season when they last met the West Coast Fever back in round three. It was the Fever who took an early lead, however the GIANTS played a strong defensive game for the remaining three quarters to restrict the Fever to 17 goals or less in the remaining three quarters. Captain Jo Harten stood tall in this match, sinking 16/18 goals plus 7/8 Suncorp Super Shots.
TV and online: Channel 9, Netball Live App + Telstra TV
What it means for the GIANTS: The GIANTS come off a convincing win against the Adelaide Thunderbirds in round 12 and require another win this weekend to be any chance of cracking the top four. The GIANTS currently sit in fifth position on 22 points, behind the NSW Swifts on 28 points.
Where’s the opposition at? The West Coast Fever carry impressive form at the back end of the season – winning their last six matches straight. They currently sit in third position, with a win against the GIANTS this weekend securing them a spot in the top four.
In the spotlight: Jhaniele Fowler continues to be pivotal in the Fever’s success. Last round Fowler broke the record for the most goals scored in a game, scoring 70 of the Fever’s 80 goals in their 10-goal win over the Swifts.
Interesting stat: The round 13 match between the GIANTS and the Fever will be the first-ever Suncorp Super Netball match to be played in Cairns.
