Event Details
Tuesday 18 August, 2020
3:00pm WST
Nissan Arena
Broadcast Details
Telstra TV and Netball Live app
Most Recent Meetings
Round 11, 2019: West Coast Fever defeated by Melbourne Vixens, 52-64.
Round 4, 2019: West Coast Fever drew with Melbourne Vixens, 63 all.
Round 13, 2018: West Coast Fever defeated Melbourne Vixens, 68-55.
The Situation
West Coast Fever are up against top of the ladder Melbourne Vixens for Round 5. Melbourne Vixens went down to the Adelaide Thunderbirds in Round 4, 47-54 and West Coast Fever took home their second win for the season against Collingwood Magpies, 63-62. Coming off the back of a win, Fever will have a newfound confidence going into this match, however Vixens will be eager to shut this down desperate to retain their top of the ladder position.
Key Match Ups
Goal Keeper v Goal Shooter
Courtney Bruce v Caitlin Thwaites
Bruce is back in full force this round and will add a huge presence in the defensive end of Fever’s line up. Thwaites brings experience and calmness to her side, shooting at 81.8% in Round 4.
Wing Defence v Wing Attack
Jess Anstiss v Liz Watson
One of the strongest WD’s in the league, Anstiss keeps her opponent on their toes with her constant hunger for ball. Watson brings speed and agility to her side and currently sits at the top of the ladder for goal assists across the league. It will be crucial for Anstiss to slow her from reaching the circle edge to minimise impact.
Goal Shooter v Goal Keeper
Jhaniele Fowler v Emily Mannix
Fowler continues to cement herself as the best shooter in the league with 217 goals for the season. She has proved she can shoot both under the post and at long range with a number of Suncorp Super Shots under her belt. Vixens have a strong defensive team with Mannix partnering up with either Weston or Eddy and putting up a solid and consistent defence.
