Event Details
Saturday 19 September, 2020
11:00am WST
Cairns Pop Up Arena
Broadcast Details
9Gem, Telstra TV and Netball Live app
Most Recent Meetings
Round 3, 2020: West Coast Fever were defeated by Giants Netball 68-75 at Nissan Arena.
Round 14, 2019: West Coast Fever were defeated by Giants Netball 60-71 at Ken Rosewell Arena.
Round 7, 2019: West Coast Fever drew 62-62 with Giants Netball at RAC Arena.
The Situation
West Coast Fever remain undefeated after six rounds, however last time Fever played the Giants in Round 3 they lost. Plenty has changed for both sides in the last 10 rounds. This week’s game will see the clubs play on neutral ground as they head north to battle it out at Cairns Pop Up Arena for the first time. Both clubs are coming off wins with the Fever showing a gritty performance against the NSW Swifts in Round 12. The Giants also had a strong win against the Adelaide Thunderbirds in Round 12.
Key Match Ups
Goal Keeper v Goal Shooter
Courtney Bruce v Jo Harten
Courtney Bruce has caused plenty of disruption for opposing teams trying to deliver the ball to their goal shooters. The Captain continues to lead by example and will come up against Jo Harten for the first time this season. Despite missing the first three rounds of the season Bruce sits in the Top 3 for intercepts and Top 5 for defensive rebounds and deflections. Harten has enjoyed the rewards of the two-goal super shot, leading this season’s stats with 63, which the Fever will want to try and limit this game.
Goal Defence v Goal Attack
Stacey Francis v Kiera Austin
Stacey Francis and Courtney Bruce are arguably one of the best defensive combinations in the League and they continue to set the benchmark each week. Francis will be wanting to get on the front foot early as Giants have been sharing the scoreboard pressure around amongst Harten, Austin and Bassett.
Goal Shooter vs Goal Keeper
Jhaniele Fowler v Sam Poolman
Last week Jhaniele Fowler broke her previous record of most goals scored (66) after finishing with 70 goals against NSW Swifts. Fowler is averaging 56.5 goals a game with an accuracy of 94% and continues to dominate Fever’s attack. Fowler’s court coverage and ability pluck the ball from the air puts real pressure on the opposition’s defence.
