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Super-shooter's 71 goals as Fever end Swifts' streak
The great Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard has scored 71 goals as the West Coast Fever ended the NSW Swifts' unbeaten start to the Super Netball season with an impressive 79-68 win at Ken Rosewall Arena. In a heavyweight blockbuster between the competition's two best teams, the Fever (7-2) started quickly and finished with a flourish, extending their winning streak to seven and ending the Swifts' eight-game unbeaten run in 2025. Remarkably, NSW have never tasted victory against West Coast at their Sydney home base, a trend that continued on Saturday night. "It's really good," said Fowler-Nembhard, the world's best shooter, who missed just one shot attempt all evening. "I came up against some brilliant defenders. "The Swifts are an incredible team and we couldn't come here and underestimate them." At the other end, NSW shooter Grace Nweke racked up a whopping 13 rebounds to go with 48 goals at a less efficient 80 per cent. After a goal-for-goal opening, the Fever created some separation through Fowler-Nembhard, who hit 21 in the opening stanza to give the visitors a 22-16 buffer at the first change. Fowler-Nembhard's connection in attack with the likes of Alice Teague-Neeld, Jordan Cransberg and Shanice Beckford was a feature. The home side rang in the changes in the second period, particularly in defence, as the contest became scrappier and more physical after opening in clean, clinical fashion. Fowler-Nembhard had 37 by half-time, while Nweke was off-target in the Swifts' attack, hounded relentlessly by Kadie-Ann Dehaney. West Coast held sway 39-32 at the main break before NSW lifted through co-captain Paige Hadley and goal attack Helen Housby. Housby's sixth two-pointer trimmed the margin to three before Fowler-Nembard's second-chance goal put the Fever in front 59-55 with a quarter to play. But the last term belonged emphatically to West Coast, who shot 20-of-20 to the Swifts' 11-of-19 to put the rest of the competition on notice. The great Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard has scored 71 goals as the West Coast Fever ended the NSW Swifts' unbeaten start to the Super Netball season with an impressive 79-68 win at Ken Rosewall Arena. In a heavyweight blockbuster between the competition's two best teams, the Fever (7-2) started quickly and finished with a flourish, extending their winning streak to seven and ending the Swifts' eight-game unbeaten run in 2025. Remarkably, NSW have never tasted victory against West Coast at their Sydney home base, a trend that continued on Saturday night. "It's really good," said Fowler-Nembhard, the world's best shooter, who missed just one shot attempt all evening. "I came up against some brilliant defenders. "The Swifts are an incredible team and we couldn't come here and underestimate them." At the other end, NSW shooter Grace Nweke racked up a whopping 13 rebounds to go with 48 goals at a less efficient 80 per cent. After a goal-for-goal opening, the Fever created some separation through Fowler-Nembhard, who hit 21 in the opening stanza to give the visitors a 22-16 buffer at the first change. Fowler-Nembhard's connection in attack with the likes of Alice Teague-Neeld, Jordan Cransberg and Shanice Beckford was a feature. The home side rang in the changes in the second period, particularly in defence, as the contest became scrappier and more physical after opening in clean, clinical fashion. Fowler-Nembhard had 37 by half-time, while Nweke was off-target in the Swifts' attack, hounded relentlessly by Kadie-Ann Dehaney. West Coast held sway 39-32 at the main break before NSW lifted through co-captain Paige Hadley and goal attack Helen Housby. Housby's sixth two-pointer trimmed the margin to three before Fowler-Nembard's second-chance goal put the Fever in front 59-55 with a quarter to play. But the last term belonged emphatically to West Coast, who shot 20-of-20 to the Swifts' 11-of-19 to put the rest of the competition on notice. The great Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard has scored 71 goals as the West Coast Fever ended the NSW Swifts' unbeaten start to the Super Netball season with an impressive 79-68 win at Ken Rosewall Arena. In a heavyweight blockbuster between the competition's two best teams, the Fever (7-2) started quickly and finished with a flourish, extending their winning streak to seven and ending the Swifts' eight-game unbeaten run in 2025. Remarkably, NSW have never tasted victory against West Coast at their Sydney home base, a trend that continued on Saturday night. "It's really good," said Fowler-Nembhard, the world's best shooter, who missed just one shot attempt all evening. "I came up against some brilliant defenders. "The Swifts are an incredible team and we couldn't come here and underestimate them." At the other end, NSW shooter Grace Nweke racked up a whopping 13 rebounds to go with 48 goals at a less efficient 80 per cent. After a goal-for-goal opening, the Fever created some separation through Fowler-Nembhard, who hit 21 in the opening stanza to give the visitors a 22-16 buffer at the first change. Fowler-Nembhard's connection in attack with the likes of Alice Teague-Neeld, Jordan Cransberg and Shanice Beckford was a feature. The home side rang in the changes in the second period, particularly in defence, as the contest became scrappier and more physical after opening in clean, clinical fashion. Fowler-Nembhard had 37 by half-time, while Nweke was off-target in the Swifts' attack, hounded relentlessly by Kadie-Ann Dehaney. West Coast held sway 39-32 at the main break before NSW lifted through co-captain Paige Hadley and goal attack Helen Housby. Housby's sixth two-pointer trimmed the margin to three before Fowler-Nembard's second-chance goal put the Fever in front 59-55 with a quarter to play. But the last term belonged emphatically to West Coast, who shot 20-of-20 to the Swifts' 11-of-19 to put the rest of the competition on notice.
The Advertiser
24-05-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Fever on fire, cut down Giants for fifth-straight win
West Coast Fever have rocketed to second place on the Super Netball table after defeating the Giants 75-66 at Ken Rosewall Arena. The Fever got off to a flyer on Saturday night, before being challenged by the Sydney-siders mid-match, then sprinted to the finish line. After starting the season by copping back-to-back hammerings, West Coast are now riding a five-game winning streak and trail only the undefeated NSW Swifts on the ladder. Superstar shooter Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard nailed 63 goals from 66 attempts, linking beautifully with goal attack Alice Teague-Neeld, who racked up 23 assists and 38 feeds. "Giants are a really good team - we know that - and we cannot underestimate what they can bring on any day," Fowler-Nembhard said. "The sport keeps growing every year, so I have to keep growing with it if I want to keep playing. "I threw away some silly balls today, but did OK. Fowler-Nembhard hit 18 shots from as many attempts in the opening frame as the Fever went at 100 per cent to use a 7-1 headstart as the foundation for a 22-14 quarter-time lead. The Giants had six turnovers for the term, only co-captain Jamie-Lee Price remotely impressing. The margin blew out to 29-19 in the second quarter before the last-placed Giants flipped the script and closed the gap to 40-36 at halftime. Price continued to wreak havoc in the middle, while Matisse Letherbarrow shrugged off a slow start to knock down 15 goals for the term. Sniffing a boilover, the Giants' defensive pressure was up and their offence flowing nicely as they levelled the scores at 52-all in third. Giants goal defence Jodi-Ann Ward produced a superb intercept but hurt her left knee while landing and hobbled off the court, joining shooter Jo Harten, who came off early, and defender Maddie Hay, who exited with illness midway through the second. The Fever regained the momentum with a 6-1 run, before Sophie Dwyer bobbled in a super shot on the three-quarter time bell for the Giants to reduce the gap to 60-55. Sunday Aryang had five deflections in the fourth term as West Coast dominated defensively to stretch their advantage to 13 before a pair of two-pointers to Letherbarrow at the death minimised some of the damage. West Coast Fever have rocketed to second place on the Super Netball table after defeating the Giants 75-66 at Ken Rosewall Arena. The Fever got off to a flyer on Saturday night, before being challenged by the Sydney-siders mid-match, then sprinted to the finish line. After starting the season by copping back-to-back hammerings, West Coast are now riding a five-game winning streak and trail only the undefeated NSW Swifts on the ladder. Superstar shooter Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard nailed 63 goals from 66 attempts, linking beautifully with goal attack Alice Teague-Neeld, who racked up 23 assists and 38 feeds. "Giants are a really good team - we know that - and we cannot underestimate what they can bring on any day," Fowler-Nembhard said. "The sport keeps growing every year, so I have to keep growing with it if I want to keep playing. "I threw away some silly balls today, but did OK. Fowler-Nembhard hit 18 shots from as many attempts in the opening frame as the Fever went at 100 per cent to use a 7-1 headstart as the foundation for a 22-14 quarter-time lead. The Giants had six turnovers for the term, only co-captain Jamie-Lee Price remotely impressing. The margin blew out to 29-19 in the second quarter before the last-placed Giants flipped the script and closed the gap to 40-36 at halftime. Price continued to wreak havoc in the middle, while Matisse Letherbarrow shrugged off a slow start to knock down 15 goals for the term. Sniffing a boilover, the Giants' defensive pressure was up and their offence flowing nicely as they levelled the scores at 52-all in third. Giants goal defence Jodi-Ann Ward produced a superb intercept but hurt her left knee while landing and hobbled off the court, joining shooter Jo Harten, who came off early, and defender Maddie Hay, who exited with illness midway through the second. The Fever regained the momentum with a 6-1 run, before Sophie Dwyer bobbled in a super shot on the three-quarter time bell for the Giants to reduce the gap to 60-55. Sunday Aryang had five deflections in the fourth term as West Coast dominated defensively to stretch their advantage to 13 before a pair of two-pointers to Letherbarrow at the death minimised some of the damage. West Coast Fever have rocketed to second place on the Super Netball table after defeating the Giants 75-66 at Ken Rosewall Arena. The Fever got off to a flyer on Saturday night, before being challenged by the Sydney-siders mid-match, then sprinted to the finish line. After starting the season by copping back-to-back hammerings, West Coast are now riding a five-game winning streak and trail only the undefeated NSW Swifts on the ladder. Superstar shooter Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard nailed 63 goals from 66 attempts, linking beautifully with goal attack Alice Teague-Neeld, who racked up 23 assists and 38 feeds. "Giants are a really good team - we know that - and we cannot underestimate what they can bring on any day," Fowler-Nembhard said. "The sport keeps growing every year, so I have to keep growing with it if I want to keep playing. "I threw away some silly balls today, but did OK. Fowler-Nembhard hit 18 shots from as many attempts in the opening frame as the Fever went at 100 per cent to use a 7-1 headstart as the foundation for a 22-14 quarter-time lead. The Giants had six turnovers for the term, only co-captain Jamie-Lee Price remotely impressing. The margin blew out to 29-19 in the second quarter before the last-placed Giants flipped the script and closed the gap to 40-36 at halftime. Price continued to wreak havoc in the middle, while Matisse Letherbarrow shrugged off a slow start to knock down 15 goals for the term. Sniffing a boilover, the Giants' defensive pressure was up and their offence flowing nicely as they levelled the scores at 52-all in third. Giants goal defence Jodi-Ann Ward produced a superb intercept but hurt her left knee while landing and hobbled off the court, joining shooter Jo Harten, who came off early, and defender Maddie Hay, who exited with illness midway through the second. The Fever regained the momentum with a 6-1 run, before Sophie Dwyer bobbled in a super shot on the three-quarter time bell for the Giants to reduce the gap to 60-55. Sunday Aryang had five deflections in the fourth term as West Coast dominated defensively to stretch their advantage to 13 before a pair of two-pointers to Letherbarrow at the death minimised some of the damage.
The Advertiser
17-05-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Fever hail spiritual leader after downing Thunderbirds
Star goal shooter Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard has been hailed as her team's spiritual leader after lifting the West Coast Fever to a 67-61 Super Netball win over the Adelaide Thunderbirds. The Thunderbirds were down by just four goals early in the third quarter of Saturday night's match, before a stunning 9-0 run from the Fever silenced the Adelaide Entertainment Centre crowd. In a late twist, Thunderbirds goal attack Georgie Horjus nailed three super shots to reduce the margin to three goals with two minutes remaining. The Fever called a timeout and held their nerve when they returned to the court to secure the win. Fowler-Nembhard was crucial throughout, nailing 53 goals from 55 attempts to ensure the good work from her teammates further up the court was always rewarded. The Fever were winless and on the bottom of the ladder after two rounds, but the return of Fowler-Nembhard has sparked a four-match winning run that has transformed the team into title contenders. The impressive way in which the Fever dismantled two-time defending champions Adelaide in the third quarter was a further statement to the rest of the competition. The result left both the Fever and Thunderbirds with 4-2 records, behind only the unbeaten NSW Swifts (5-0) on the ladder. Fever coach Dan Ryan was full of praise for Fowler-Nembhard. "Everyone sees the volume of goals she scores and the great target she is, and everyone will comment that she's very good at that," Ryan told Fox Sports. "But for me ... it's actually her as a human being and what she gives to others (that is so important). "I refer to her a bit as our spiritual leader. She makes people feel like they can do anything. "She's a really hard-working, demanding type of player in a training environment, and she doesn't take a backwards step. "She's just got a great ability to make people grow extra arms and legs, and that's really special." Fever centre Jordan Cransberg was also crucial on Saturday, starring with 20 goal assists and 25 circle feeds. The Fever led 19-14 at quarter-time, and the lead was six goals approaching halftime before Adelaide surged. The Thunderbirds nailed two super shots to close the gap to 35-33 at halftime, but all their good work was undone in a devastating third quarter. The Fever, leading 43-39, unleashed a 9-0 run to extend the lead to a match-winning 13 goals. The margin was still hovering around the 10-goal mark before the Horjus-inspired Thunderbirds launched a frenetic late comeback that left the Fever momentarily feeling nervous. Horjus nailed five of her seven super shot attempts for the match in an impressive display that briefly gave her side a sniff of victory. Star goal shooter Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard has been hailed as her team's spiritual leader after lifting the West Coast Fever to a 67-61 Super Netball win over the Adelaide Thunderbirds. The Thunderbirds were down by just four goals early in the third quarter of Saturday night's match, before a stunning 9-0 run from the Fever silenced the Adelaide Entertainment Centre crowd. In a late twist, Thunderbirds goal attack Georgie Horjus nailed three super shots to reduce the margin to three goals with two minutes remaining. The Fever called a timeout and held their nerve when they returned to the court to secure the win. Fowler-Nembhard was crucial throughout, nailing 53 goals from 55 attempts to ensure the good work from her teammates further up the court was always rewarded. The Fever were winless and on the bottom of the ladder after two rounds, but the return of Fowler-Nembhard has sparked a four-match winning run that has transformed the team into title contenders. The impressive way in which the Fever dismantled two-time defending champions Adelaide in the third quarter was a further statement to the rest of the competition. The result left both the Fever and Thunderbirds with 4-2 records, behind only the unbeaten NSW Swifts (5-0) on the ladder. Fever coach Dan Ryan was full of praise for Fowler-Nembhard. "Everyone sees the volume of goals she scores and the great target she is, and everyone will comment that she's very good at that," Ryan told Fox Sports. "But for me ... it's actually her as a human being and what she gives to others (that is so important). "I refer to her a bit as our spiritual leader. She makes people feel like they can do anything. "She's a really hard-working, demanding type of player in a training environment, and she doesn't take a backwards step. "She's just got a great ability to make people grow extra arms and legs, and that's really special." Fever centre Jordan Cransberg was also crucial on Saturday, starring with 20 goal assists and 25 circle feeds. The Fever led 19-14 at quarter-time, and the lead was six goals approaching halftime before Adelaide surged. The Thunderbirds nailed two super shots to close the gap to 35-33 at halftime, but all their good work was undone in a devastating third quarter. The Fever, leading 43-39, unleashed a 9-0 run to extend the lead to a match-winning 13 goals. The margin was still hovering around the 10-goal mark before the Horjus-inspired Thunderbirds launched a frenetic late comeback that left the Fever momentarily feeling nervous. Horjus nailed five of her seven super shot attempts for the match in an impressive display that briefly gave her side a sniff of victory. Star goal shooter Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard has been hailed as her team's spiritual leader after lifting the West Coast Fever to a 67-61 Super Netball win over the Adelaide Thunderbirds. The Thunderbirds were down by just four goals early in the third quarter of Saturday night's match, before a stunning 9-0 run from the Fever silenced the Adelaide Entertainment Centre crowd. In a late twist, Thunderbirds goal attack Georgie Horjus nailed three super shots to reduce the margin to three goals with two minutes remaining. The Fever called a timeout and held their nerve when they returned to the court to secure the win. Fowler-Nembhard was crucial throughout, nailing 53 goals from 55 attempts to ensure the good work from her teammates further up the court was always rewarded. The Fever were winless and on the bottom of the ladder after two rounds, but the return of Fowler-Nembhard has sparked a four-match winning run that has transformed the team into title contenders. The impressive way in which the Fever dismantled two-time defending champions Adelaide in the third quarter was a further statement to the rest of the competition. The result left both the Fever and Thunderbirds with 4-2 records, behind only the unbeaten NSW Swifts (5-0) on the ladder. Fever coach Dan Ryan was full of praise for Fowler-Nembhard. "Everyone sees the volume of goals she scores and the great target she is, and everyone will comment that she's very good at that," Ryan told Fox Sports. "But for me ... it's actually her as a human being and what she gives to others (that is so important). "I refer to her a bit as our spiritual leader. She makes people feel like they can do anything. "She's a really hard-working, demanding type of player in a training environment, and she doesn't take a backwards step. "She's just got a great ability to make people grow extra arms and legs, and that's really special." Fever centre Jordan Cransberg was also crucial on Saturday, starring with 20 goal assists and 25 circle feeds. The Fever led 19-14 at quarter-time, and the lead was six goals approaching halftime before Adelaide surged. The Thunderbirds nailed two super shots to close the gap to 35-33 at halftime, but all their good work was undone in a devastating third quarter. The Fever, leading 43-39, unleashed a 9-0 run to extend the lead to a match-winning 13 goals. The margin was still hovering around the 10-goal mark before the Horjus-inspired Thunderbirds launched a frenetic late comeback that left the Fever momentarily feeling nervous. Horjus nailed five of her seven super shot attempts for the match in an impressive display that briefly gave her side a sniff of victory.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Fever hail spiritual leader after downing Thunderbirds
Star goal shooter Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard has been hailed as her team's spiritual leader after lifting the West Coast Fever to a 67-61 Super Netball win over the Adelaide Thunderbirds. The Thunderbirds were down by just four goals early in the third quarter of Saturday night's match, before a stunning 9-0 run from the Fever silenced the Adelaide Entertainment Centre crowd. In a late twist, Thunderbirds goal attack Georgie Horjus nailed three super shots to reduce the margin to three goals with two minutes remaining. The Fever called a timeout and held their nerve when they returned to the court to secure the win. Fowler-Nembhard was crucial throughout, nailing 53 goals from 55 attempts to ensure the good work from her teammates further up the court was always rewarded. Fever get the job done 🔥 — Suncorp Super Netball (@SuperNetball) May 17, 2025 The Fever were winless and on the bottom of the ladder after two rounds, but the return of Fowler-Nembhard has sparked a four-match winning run that has transformed the team into title contenders. The impressive way in which the Fever dismantled two-time defending champions Adelaide in the third quarter was a further statement to the rest of the competition. The result left both the Fever and Thunderbirds with 4-2 records, behind only the unbeaten NSW Swifts (5-0) on the ladder. Fever coach Dan Ryan was full of praise for Fowler-Nembhard. "Everyone sees the volume of goals she scores and the great target she is, and everyone will comment that she's very good at that," Ryan told Fox Sports. "But for me ... it's actually her as a human being and what she gives to others (that is so important). "I refer to her a bit as our spiritual leader. She makes people feel like they can do anything. "She's a really hard-working, demanding type of player in a training environment, and she doesn't take a backwards step. "She's just got a great ability to make people grow extra arms and legs, and that's really special." Fever centre Jordan Cransberg was also crucial on Saturday, starring with 20 goal assists and 25 circle feeds. The Fever led 19-14 at quarter-time, and the lead was six goals approaching halftime before Adelaide surged. The Thunderbirds nailed two super shots to close the gap to 35-33 at halftime, but all their good work was undone in a devastating third quarter. The Fever, leading 43-39, unleashed a 9-0 run to extend the lead to a match-winning 13 goals. The margin was still hovering around the 10-goal mark before the Horjus-inspired Thunderbirds launched a frenetic late comeback that left the Fever momentarily feeling nervous. Horjus nailed five of her seven super shot attempts for the match in an impressive display that briefly gave her side a sniff of victory.
West Australian
17-05-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
Fever hail spiritual leader after downing Thunderbirds
Star goal shooter Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard has been hailed as her team's spiritual leader after lifting the West Coast Fever to a 67-61 Super Netball win over the Adelaide Thunderbirds. The Thunderbirds were down by just four goals early in the third quarter of Saturday night's match, before a stunning 9-0 run from the Fever silenced the Adelaide Entertainment Centre crowd. In a late twist, Thunderbirds goal attack Georgie Horjus nailed three super shots to reduce the margin to three goals with two minutes remaining. The Fever called a timeout and held their nerve when they returned to the court to secure the win. Fowler-Nembhard was crucial throughout, nailing 53 goals from 55 attempts to ensure the good work from her teammates further up the court was always rewarded. The Fever were winless and on the bottom of the ladder after two rounds, but the return of Fowler-Nembhard has sparked a four-match winning run that has transformed the team into title contenders. The impressive way in which the Fever dismantled two-time defending champions Adelaide in the third quarter was a further statement to the rest of the competition. The result left both the Fever and Thunderbirds with 4-2 records, behind only the unbeaten NSW Swifts (5-0) on the ladder. Fever coach Dan Ryan was full of praise for Fowler-Nembhard. "Everyone sees the volume of goals she scores and the great target she is, and everyone will comment that she's very good at that," Ryan told Fox Sports. "But for me ... it's actually her as a human being and what she gives to others (that is so important). "I refer to her a bit as our spiritual leader. She makes people feel like they can do anything. "She's a really hard-working, demanding type of player in a training environment, and she doesn't take a backwards step. "She's just got a great ability to make people grow extra arms and legs, and that's really special." Fever centre Jordan Cransberg was also crucial on Saturday, starring with 20 goal assists and 25 circle feeds. The Fever led 19-14 at quarter-time, and the lead was six goals approaching halftime before Adelaide surged. The Thunderbirds nailed two super shots to close the gap to 35-33 at halftime, but all their good work was undone in a devastating third quarter. The Fever, leading 43-39, unleashed a 9-0 run to extend the lead to a match-winning 13 goals. The margin was still hovering around the 10-goal mark before the Horjus-inspired Thunderbirds launched a frenetic late comeback that left the Fever momentarily feeling nervous. Horjus nailed five of her seven super shot attempts for the match in an impressive display that briefly gave her side a sniff of victory.
