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Yahoo
15 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Nothing to lose for Swifts after finals 'nightmare'
Having survived a living nightmare, star attacker Helen Housby says the NSW Swifts' Super Netball finals fate can't get any worse than what has already happened. The Swifts will be out for redemption - and a spot in the 2025 decider - when the 13-times finalists host the Melbourne Vixens in a do-or-die prelim at Qudos Bank Arena on Sunday. Housby and her teammates were left reeling after a disastrous 77-45 semi-final mauling to grand final-bound West Coast in the RAC Arena "dungeon". After a perfect 8-0 start to the season, NSW have lost five of their past seven games. This is where we belong! Lets Go Swifts, Lets Go! 🙌🎟️ | — NSW Swifts (@NSWSwifts) July 24, 2025 Meanwhile, the Vixens are riding high after sensationally ending Adelaide's bid for a third-straight title with a 58-56 win last week. The road to grand final glory works favourably for the Vixens, who will enjoy home-court advantage - despite finishing fourth - if they reach the decider. Despite the Fever finishing on top of the table, Rod Laver Arena will host the grand final on August 2 under Super Netball's controversial policy of selling hosting rights for the decider. NSW can't look that far just yet, with Housby saying her side was taking a nothing-to-lose approach against Melbourne. "It kind of feels like we've lived our nightmare but, in saying that, the sun came up the next day," Housby said. "I don't want to say it was a relief but to get that game out of the way but still have a game to play, it almost feels like it can't go any worse than what it was (against West Coast). "We've got nothing to lose and everything to gain going into this game." Housby has seen this movie before too, saying NSW have never had it easy on the way to a grand final. The Swifts were thumped 58-48 by Sunshine Coast in the 2019 major semi-final before rebounding to win the title. Housby also points to their 2023 run, where the Swifts eliminated the Fever by one point in the dying seconds. They later lost the grand final by one point to Adelaide. "It does feel like a bit of deja vu," Housby said. "It always seems like there's a bit of adversity in our wins and in our premierships, so I quite like that. "I love to be on the edge of performance. This group is itching for it. Just itching for another chance to prove ourselves and to show the netball world that that's not what we stand for." Swifts co-captain and mid-courter Paige Hadley is expected to return from a leg injury in a massive boost for coach Briony Akle's team.
Perth Now
15 hours ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
Nothing to lose for Swifts after finals 'nightmare'
Having survived a living nightmare, star attacker Helen Housby says the NSW Swifts' Super Netball finals fate can't get any worse than what has already happened. The Swifts will be out for redemption - and a spot in the 2025 decider - when the 13-times finalists host the Melbourne Vixens in a do-or-die prelim at Qudos Bank Arena on Sunday. Housby and her teammates were left reeling after a disastrous 77-45 semi-final mauling to grand final-bound West Coast in the RAC Arena "dungeon". After a perfect 8-0 start to the season, NSW have lost five of their past seven games. Meanwhile, the Vixens are riding high after sensationally ending Adelaide's bid for a third-straight title with a 58-56 win last week. The road to grand final glory works favourably for the Vixens, who will enjoy home-court advantage - despite finishing fourth - if they reach the decider. Despite the Fever finishing on top of the table, Rod Laver Arena will host the grand final on August 2 under Super Netball's controversial policy of selling hosting rights for the decider. NSW can't look that far just yet, with Housby saying her side was taking a nothing-to-lose approach against Melbourne. "It kind of feels like we've lived our nightmare but, in saying that, the sun came up the next day," Housby said. "I don't want to say it was a relief but to get that game out of the way but still have a game to play, it almost feels like it can't go any worse than what it was (against West Coast). "We've got nothing to lose and everything to gain going into this game." Housby has seen this movie before too, saying NSW have never had it easy on the way to a grand final. The Swifts were thumped 58-48 by Sunshine Coast in the 2019 major semi-final before rebounding to win the title. Housby also points to their 2023 run, where the Swifts eliminated the Fever by one point in the dying seconds. They later lost the grand final by one point to Adelaide. "It does feel like a bit of deja vu," Housby said. "It always seems like there's a bit of adversity in our wins and in our premierships, so I quite like that. "I love to be on the edge of performance. This group is itching for it. Just itching for another chance to prove ourselves and to show the netball world that that's not what we stand for." Swifts co-captain and mid-courter Paige Hadley is expected to return from a leg injury in a massive boost for coach Briony Akle's team.
News.com.au
2 days ago
- Sport
- News.com.au
Netball champ Jamie-Lee Price quits Giants to join AFL star partner in Melbourne
The Giants have announced superstar midcourter Jamie-Lee Price is departing the club with a year left on her contract. The move had been widely expected, with Price intending to relocate to Melbourne to be with her partner, current AFL player Harry Perryman. Watch every game of the 2025 Suncorp Super Netball season, LIVE on Kayo. New to Kayo? Join now and get your first month for just $1. Perryman began his AFL career at the GWS Giants and joined Collingwood this season on a six-year deal reportedly worth $900,000 per season. Price is a key player in the Australian Diamonds team, winning the 2023 Netball World Cup, and has become renowned for her physicality and strength in aerial contests throughout her career. Price was a foundation player with the Giants, signing with the Sydney-based team when she joined the Super Netball competition in 2017, continuing her relationship with coach Julie Fitzgerald from their time in New Zealand. In a statement the Giants said: 'Over her nine seasons in orange, she became a cornerstone of the club's identity, known for her toughness, consistency, and leadership on and off the court.' 'Jamie-Lee has played a significant role in the growth and success of the Giants since inception and we thank her for her contributions over the past nine seasons,' Mr Underwood said. 'While we're naturally disappointed to see her go, we understand and respect her decision to prioritise her personal life and wish her the best in this next chapter.' The Giants missed finals this season and will undergo a period of change this off-season — longserving coach Fitzgerald has announced her retirement, as has veteran goal shooter Jo Harten. Speaking on Netball Australia's 'Uncovered' earlier this year, Price had flagged a move to Melbourne. 'I guess for me, it's just a matter of when I go to Melbourne,' she said. 'I think I'm going to be there eventually. 'I don't like the long distance (relationship) – obviously I'm able to live by myself and we are very independent in so many ways but it's always nice to have that person that you have lived with to be able to go home to. 'I think knowing that you only get so much time to play professionally, it is so small in your life or your career. 'We acknowledged that it's not going to be forever – we need to enjoy it while we can.' Following Price's departure, the club currently has Sophie Dwyer, Erin O'Brien, Jodi-Ann Ward and Hope White on contract for next season. It remains to be seen if Price will join the Melbourne Vixens or Melbourne Mavericks as she continues her Super Netball career. The Vixens have a strong team but lost Liz Watson to the Sunshine Coast Lightning two seasons ago, while Price could reunite with former Giants teammate Amy Parmenter if she heads to the Mavericks. The NSW Swifts take on the Melbourne Vixens at Qudos Bank Arena on Saturday at 2pm AEST for a spot in the Super Netball Grand Final against the West Coast Fever.
Sydney Morning Herald
4 days ago
- Sport
- Sydney Morning Herald
Swifts digest horror show as Fever lock in grand final
The NSW Swifts have spoken of their regret over Sunday's 77-45 semi-final mauling at the hands of West Coast, conceding they suffered an 'absolute shellacking' on enemy territory. NSW were simply no match for the minor premiers, trailing 46-20 at halftime en route to the embarrassing 32-goal loss. Sunday's result means the second-placed Swifts will now need to lick their wounds and defeat the Melbourne Vixens in next weekend's home preliminary final to stay in the title hunt. The Vixens secured their preliminary final spot with a 58-56 win over two-time defending champions Adelaide in the minor semi-final. West Coast, who are on a Super Netball record 13-match winning streak, have now qualified for the August 2 grand final in Melbourne. The Swifts made a perfect 8-0 start to the season but have lost five of their past seven games since then. Their loss to the Fever was the worst of the lot, with star goal shooter Grace Nweke simply devoid of confidence as Fever defender Sunday Aryang ran riot with seven gains and two intercepts. Nweke finished with just 23 goals from 28 attempts, and the star NZ shooter committed a whopping nine turnovers in a performance that resulted in her benching. But Swifts defender Maddy Turner is urging her teammates to keep their heads high, pointing out how NSW were thumped 58-48 by Sunshine Coast in the 2019 major semi-final before rebounding to win the title.
The Age
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Age
Swifts digest horror show as Fever lock in grand final
The NSW Swifts have spoken of their regret over Sunday's 77-45 semi-final mauling at the hands of West Coast, conceding they suffered an 'absolute shellacking' on enemy territory. NSW were simply no match for the minor premiers, trailing 46-20 at halftime en route to the embarrassing 32-goal loss. Sunday's result means the second-placed Swifts will now need to lick their wounds and defeat the Melbourne Vixens in next weekend's home preliminary final to stay in the title hunt. The Vixens secured their preliminary final spot with a 58-56 win over two-time defending champions Adelaide in the minor semi-final. West Coast, who are on a Super Netball record 13-match winning streak, have now qualified for the August 2 grand final in Melbourne. The Swifts made a perfect 8-0 start to the season but have lost five of their past seven games since then. Their loss to the Fever was the worst of the lot, with star goal shooter Grace Nweke simply devoid of confidence as Fever defender Sunday Aryang ran riot with seven gains and two intercepts. Nweke finished with just 23 goals from 28 attempts, and the star NZ shooter committed a whopping nine turnovers in a performance that resulted in her benching. But Swifts defender Maddy Turner is urging her teammates to keep their heads high, pointing out how NSW were thumped 58-48 by Sunshine Coast in the 2019 major semi-final before rebounding to win the title.
