Vixens’ horror late blow in derby win; Giants’ surge to escape last place: Super Netball wrap

Giants hold on to beat Firebirds | 00:55 Kiera Austin ’s super shot masterclass guided the Melbourne Vixens to the top of the Super Netball ladder with clinical 19-goal win in the second edition of the Melbourne Match-Up against the Melbourne Mavericks at a sold-out John Cain Arena.

One of six Vixens named in the Diamonds squad during the week, she was similarly deadly in regular time and led the match for goal assists with 21 before heading to the bench during the final quarter to allow 18-year-old Lily Graham - who nailed a super shot of her own - some court time. “I think I get more satisfaction from an intercept than a super shot,” she said with a laugh. “My sister’s a defender so maybe that’s where I get it from.”Vixens fans could be forgiven for thinking Liz Ellis in her prime had donned a navy dress and lined up on Shimona Jok at times in the first half.

The number swelled to 46 at full time and as a team the Mavericks conceded 82 penalties - eight more than their opponents. The injury ward mounted up when captain Amy Parmenter appeared to dislocate the pinky finger on her right when hunting a loose ball early in the second quarter.Giants Netball have managed to vacate the basement of the Super Netball ladder, after a thrilling four point win against the Queensland Firebirds.

Giants were first to make a slight break, and in response Firebirds increased their physicality in an attempt to reel in the score. Their penalty count arced up to 61 by the end of the game, while Giants committed a tidier 35. Firebirds midcourters were particularly expensive, with Macy Gardner and Hulita Veve committing more offenses than their circle defenders.

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