By Stephanie Smarrelli
We’re counting down the best netballers to take to the court in Suncorp Super Netball this year.
If you missed part one or need a refresher of who ranked 15 through to 11 click here.
10. Paige Hadley
Paige Hadley’s ability to play multiple positions through the midcourt makes her a valuable player for the Swifts.
She finished the season on 1174 Nissan Net Points, 6 intercepts and 239 goal assists. Second in the league for centre pass receives, Hadley’s leadership on the court and drive to chase down every loose ball and make up for uncharacteristic mistakes.
Hadley’s best outing in 2023 was in Round 10 against the Magpies. Hadley earning 156 Nissan Net Points across four quarters. Hadley dominated in centre, with two gains and intercepts, she had 30 feeds for the match while working to shut down Magpies centre Molly Jovic.
Paige Hadley's was second in the league for centre pass receives in 2023.
9. Latanya Wilson
Latanya Wilson’s strength throughout 2023 was shutting down the opposition through the court.
Her flexibility to swing between wing defence and circle defence while being just as impactful was a strong attribute for the Thunderbirds.
Wilson demonstrated time and time again her game smarts and defensive skills that have her among the best in the world.
Wilson finished 2023 with 70 deflections and 30 intercepts, her best performance for the season coming in Round 14 against the NSW Swifts.
During that clash Wilson dominated with 10 gains and four intercepts against the Swifts with the majority coming in the first half forcing the Swifts to rethink their passing.
8. Liz Watson
Vixens stalwart Liz Watson was a powerhouse for the Vixens in 2023 with 341 goal assists. She also provided an extra layer of defensive pressure throughout the year with 14 deflections.
Watson’s best showing for the 2023 season was up against the Queensland Firebirds in Round 7. She carved up the midcourt with 49 feeds and ended the match on 113 Nissan Net Points.
Liz Watson's best showing was in Round 7.7. Jhaniele Fowler
Jhaniele Fowler wasn’t only the league’s highest Nissan Net Point collector, she was also dangerously accurate under post.
Once the ball is in the air above her, there’s next to no stopping her from scoring, on the rare occasion she does miss she’s quick to rebound and go again.
What makes Fowler so terrifying for opposition defenders is that although she mostly scores from normal range, she’s not afraid to step up in the big moments and slot a long bomb when it’s needed.
Fowler’s best performance for 2023 is hard to pinpoint with the shooter no stranger to shooting entire matches at 100 per cent but we’ve gone with Round 7 against the Sunshine Coast Lightning.
Fowler scored 65 from 65 and was careful not to turn over the ball, as a result earning 149.5 Nissan Net Points during the Fever’s 10-goal win.
Fowler's accuracy was a hallmark of the Fever in 2023.6. Jodi-Ann Ward
Jodi-Ann Ward’s long arms stole possession across the defensive end for Collingwood with her ability to leap and pressure the opposition resulting in 40 intercepts and 66 deflections.
Ward’s best match in the black and white came in their hotly contested Round 1 match against the NSW Swifts.
Ward’s defensive pressure alongside teammate Geva Mentor dismantled the Swifts’ attack end with Ward walking away on 125.5 Nissan Net Points, nine gains and four intercepts.
