Q1 Fever 17 | Reserves 17
Both sides came out firing in the early minutes of the game, with Olivia Wilkinson able to take the first goal, quickly followed by Shanice Beckford.
Reserves athlete Caitlyn Brown was shining in her Goal defence bib, putting the pressure on for Wilkinson and Beckford after a pre-season of training together.
Kadie-Ann Dehaney was a standout with crucial intercepts to change the momentum of the ball.
Scores were even by quarter time, demonstrating just how well these two teams know each other.
Q2 Fever 37 | Reserves 25
Fever fought back in the second quarter. A defensive wall was built with Sunday and Ruth Aryang and Fran Williams all finding deflections.
Kelsey Browne was impressive in the Wing Attack bib for the Reserves, working her way around the circle to provide options.
The mid-court was working hard, with twins Jordan and Zoe Cransberg directly facing off in centre. Alice Teague-Neeld made crucial impact in Wing Attack, facing the Reserves Clara Wigley and her ability to find a contest.
Fever led by 12 at half-time.
Q3 Fever 54 | Reserves 36
The Aryang sisters entered the third quarter with Sunday in Goal Defence and Ruth in Goal Keeper, a dangerous duo.
After playing a quarter for the Reserves, Mwai Kumwenda put on the Goal Shooter bib for Fever and made immediate impact with consecutive goals
Captain Jess Anstiss’ ability to both control the ball and move it quickly down the court was crucial to Fever’s continued lead.
Despite the Reserves bringing the heat with an intercept by Wigley and a super shot from Sophie Eastaugh, Fever were in a strong spot going into the final term.
Q4 Fever 68 | Reserves 52
The final quarter was a battle, with the Reserves not letting Fever get away with an easy win.
Beckford, Wilkinson and Kumwenda continued to build, whilst the defensive end held the Reserves in their place for a 16-goal win.
Fever turn their attention to Round One at RAC Arena on Sunday, 6 April 2pm WST against the NSW Swifts.
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