The Adelaide Thunderbirds produced a dominant performance at Ken Rosewall Arena, defeating the GIANTS by 33 goals.
The visitors controlled the contest from the outset, applying relentless defensive pressure and converting with efficiency across all four quarters. Despite the GIANTS searching for answers and using their full bench, momentum proved difficult to reclaim.
Sixteen‑year‑old Eva Carneiro made her SSN debut alongside Erin O’Brien in defence, while Skye Thompson and Hope White were injected to spark the attack and midcourt.
After an even opening phase, including a four‑goal GIANTS run, the Thunderbirds responded with an eight‑goal surge and never looked back. A challenging second quarter proved decisive, with the GIANTS held to a club‑record low of five goals while the Thunderbirds piled on 22.
The visitors defensive rotations were a standout, with Latanya Wilson joining Shamera Sterling‑Humphrey before the Power Five to form a formidable circle pairing that combined for six intercepts and four deflections.
Sophie Dwyer was a bright spot, shooting 16 at 94 per cent, while Thompson added six from six.
