Super Netball Recap: West Coast Fever look to cap off historic season with grand final triumph
Having swept all those before them, it all comes down to this for the West Coast Fever as they look to cap off their historic season with the Super Netball crown against the Vixens.
The Vixens will have home court advantage but the Fever are the favourites after their record-setting season and dominant semi-final performance.
All eyes will be on Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard, who will be crucial to either team’s fortunes. Can the Fever overcome the hostile crowd to claim the title on enemy territory?
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Goodnight!
That’s it from the Super Netball grand final.
For all the lastest news as the Fever return to Perth on Sunday, stay tuned to thewest.com.au.
Bowed but not broken
The Fever may have lost the decider but the weight of their achievements this season still shine bright.
Best on
Kiera Austin has been named the Grand Final MVP after a stellar performance in attack that included three super goals.
MATCH REPORT
It was a comeback left too late for the Fever who trailled for much of the night.
Read the FULL match report below.
Drought broken
The Vixens send their coach out with their first title since 2020.
The Melbourne stars are soaking it up.
FULL TIME: West Coast 58, Melbourne 59
It’s heartbreak for the Fever, losing by a single goal.
They tried desperatly until the final whistle but just couldn’t force one last turnover to get the ball back at the end.
It’s the worst way for West Coast’s historic run to end, they deserved much more but that’s just not how sport works.
Super shot
Fowler-Nembhard rims out a shot.
FEV 56, VIX 59
Fever time out
The margin is two, the time is 2.36.
FEV 56, VIX 58
Time out
The Vixens now lead by just one and it’s a time out.
FEV, VIX 57
Last five minutes
Supershots are alive now with five minutes left.
Last roll of the dice!
FEV 55, VIX 57
