Event Details
Saturday 15 August, 2020
11:00am WST
Nissan Arena
Broadcast Details
9GEM, Telstra TV and Netball Live app
Most Recent Meetings
Round 12, 2019: West Coast Fever defeated by Collingwood Magpies 63-57
Round 5, 2019: West Coast Fever defeated Collingwood Magpies 63-61
Round 9, 2018: West Coast Fever defeated Collingwood Magpies 70-57
The Situation
Collingwood is set to play Fever after recording their first win for the season against the Firebirds last round, while Fever went down to the Giants by seven goals. Both teams will be desperate for a win with Fever wanting to secure their rank at fourth and Collingwood eager to move up the ladder. There is always plenty of spice between these teams, given the number of players who have worn both colours in their careers and Saturday will be no exception.
Charles will be celebrating her 100th league game this match and the team will be giving it their all to bring home a win as tribute to this milestone and West Coast Fever Captain Courtney Bruce has overcome a back injury to play in this match.
Key Match-Ups
Goal Shooter v Goal Keeper
Jhaniele Fowler v Geva Mentor
One of the most exciting match ups to watch in the Suncorp Super Netball league, Fowler is top of the ranks for both Nissan Netpoints and goals with 314 and 163 respectively, whilst Mentor is sitting third with 19 deflections for the season.
Centre v Centre
Verity Charles v Madi Browne
The midcourt battle is set to be a tough one, with both teams boasting speed and strength with Charles and Colyer for Fever and the Browne sisters for Collingwood. Accurate feeds into Fowler will be key in this match with Collingwood housing some big defensive names.
Goal Attack v Goal Defence
Alice Teague-Neeld v Jodi-Ann Ward
The 2020 season has seen Teague-Neeld grow in confidence and develop a powerhouse partnership with Fowler in the circle with 61 goal assists. Teague-Neeld has speed and a long-range shot, which is favourable with the new Suncorp Super Shot. Jamaican-born defender and new recruit for Collingwood this season, Ward has an impressive international netball resume. With Ward’s hard working ball-getter attitude and outstanding leap, this will be a fierce match up.
