Where and when: Nissan Arena, Tuesday September 1, 5:00pm AEST
Last time they met: The GIANTS and the Melbourne Vixens last met 9 days ago in round six of the 2020 Suncorp Super Netball season. It was an all but even start to the game with only one goal separating the teams at the first break. Both teams took in turns as to who dominated the second and the third, with the Vixens holding a narrow two-goal lead heading into the final term. The lead never changed in the final quarter, with the Vixens going on to take the win by five goals.
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What it means for the GIANTS: The GIANTS have had back-to-back wins against the Queensland Firebirds and Collingwood Magpies, but will need to keep the winning momentum going to remain in contention for a top four finish. The GIANTS currently sit in fifth position, just two points behind the West Coast Fever.
Where’s the opposition at? The Vixens will enter the game with confidence as they come off a top of the table victory against the NSW Swifts. They have lost just the one game so far this season, going down to the Adelaide Thunderbirds who currently sit in sixth place.
In the spotlight: Mwai Kumwenda proved a game changer for the Vixens last time, after she entered the game in the third quarter shooting 25/28 for the winning side. Kiera Austin was also in top form, shooting 100% for the first three quarters.
Interesting Stat: Jamie-Lee Price will celebrate her 100th National League Game when the GIANTS take on the Vixens.
