When: Sunday 15 July 1.00pm (AEST)Where: Brisbane Entertainment Centre, BrisbaneBroadcast: Channel 9Tickets : Buy here
Last time they met in Round 4
Giants (53) defeated Firebirds (51)
MATCH-UP
Giants
Firebirds
Mins in Possession
29
30
Gain
12
16
Intercepts
10
8
Deflections
14
16
Goal Shooting %
88
89
The last time these two matched up it was a very physical and tight game, with the Giants stealing the win with a late surge.
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Game talking points:
The Giants have been consistent in recent weeks to keep on the tail of West Coast Fever, but with this being the first of three back-to-back away games – they have it all to do to keep their good run of form going.
A game for the Firebirds at home, in front of their fans, could be the ticket they need right now. They will try to utilise the crowd to power them over the line to victory.
Giants star Jo Harten will play her 100th game this weekend and will be looking to celebrate it in style with another massive win.
If Firebirds want to win…
Their major concern will be shutting down the Giants mid court, with players such as Serena Guthrie being on top form all season, and it will also be a tough job trying to stop Kim Green feeding the circle with assists. Romelda Aiken and Gretel Tippett will need to fire and use clever interplay to breach the Giants defence.
If Giants want to win…
Can it be business as usual for the Giants – strong, consistent and together? If Guthrie can cover the court the way she usually does, putting a stop to Firebirds attacks early, and Harten can find her form under the hoop – then the Giants will be confident that they can come away from Brisbane with a win.
Key match-ups:
Jo Harten (Giants) and Tara Hinchliffe (Firebirds) are the ones to watch in this clash, with both playing excellent netball for their teams. It will be interesting to see what the Firebirds will do to attempt to stop the flow of ball down the court getting to Harten in scoring positions – their defence will need to start from the front.
