The Mavericks have had a strong start to the season, made up of close losses and tight wins, including their nine-goal win over the Lightning in Round Five.
Fever has won four of their five matches so far, narrowly getting over the line last week against the Queensland Firebirds by four goals.
Sunday will be the first time Goal Attack Sasha Glasgow faces her old side on a Suncorp Super Netball Court. Glasgow played for the Mavericks for two seasons before returning to Fever this year.
The Mavericks have never beaten Fever in the SSN regular season but did take the victory during a pre-season game earlier this year, proving they have what it takes to challenge the top side.
Head-to-Head
Olivia Wilkinson returned to the court last week with a bang. She will face Kim Brown this week who has a on the body, quick moving defensive style. Accuracy will be key for Wilkinson this week after Brown managed three rebounds against the Lightning.
Jamaican teammates Kadie-Ann Dehaney and Maverick Shimona Nelson will be one-on-one in the goal circle. Nelson shot at a 92 per cent accuracy rate last week, something Dehaney will be looking to lower.
Jamie Lee-Price hasn’t skipped a beat in her new colours, but she will have the rotation of the Cransberg twins to face on Sunday. Zoe came away with 38 Feeds, two Deflections and an Intercept last week, her partnership with Jordan was lethal down the court.
From the Court
Head Coach Dan Ryan said the Mavericks will be coming into this week with confidence after their win over the Lightning.
“We will be making sure that that our frontline functions really well and that we're really disciplined with the ball in hand,” Ryan said
“I think shutting down their direct supply to some Shimona who's a lethal target for them at goal shooter.”
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Next Home Game
Don’t forget, our Grand Final Rematch is against the Vixens is approaching. Sunday, 26 April at RAC Arena. Tickets via Ticketek.
