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FROM YOUR CAPTAIN

This week has been a GIANT one to say the least. And in the midst of packing for a lengthy stint away from home and saying their goodbyes to friends and family, captain, Jo Harten took the time to leave a very important message for the GIANTS family. "Netball is more than just a game and GIANTS is more than just a club – we’re one big family and we support each other through thick and thin. Things are going to look slightly different this year, but that doesn’t mean all parts of normality need to change. Please stick by your GIANTS during these MATCH BROADCAST times; they are always representing you no Watch take on NSW Swifts matter where they play." LIVE at 1:00PM AEST on Channel 9 or the Netball Live App.

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3 REVIEW 2019 SEASON RECAP The competition began in late April with the However, the slow start to the season caught GIANTS taking on cross-town rivals the Swifts up with the GIANTS with the club missing out in the opening round. Despite not taking the on finals for the first time with percentage the win, the GIANTS saw Australian Diamonds Goal determining factor at the conclusion of the Shooter in orange for the first time regular season. and got a glimpse of what was to come from the The GIANTS celebrated many milestones recently elevated Amy Parmenter. and achievements in season 2019 including Kim It took the GIANTS a few rounds to find Green celebrating a whopping 200 elite games, their best form, recording their first win of the Kristiana Manu’a began her chase notching up season three rounds in against the Collingwood 50 games and five players debuted in orange for Magpies. the first time. At the conclusion of Round 9, the competition The moment all GIANTS fans had been had a five-week break for the Netball World Cup dreading became a reality in the lead up to which featured three of the GIANTS players - Round 14 when Captain Kim Green announced Caitlin Bassett, Jamie-Lee Price and Jo Harten - her retirement from elite netball. Recognising not each representing their home nations. only an amazing career but an amazing person, The break seemed to work wonders for the Green was given the send-off she deserved in GIANTS with the side winning four of their last front of over 10,000 people at what turned out to five games. be the GIANTS' final match of the season.

2019 LADDER PLACINGS

P W D L GF GA % PTS BONUS TOTAL

Sunshine Coast Lightning 14 12 0 2 855 759 112.65 48 +33 81

NSW Swifts 14 10 1 3 845 755 111.92 42 +36 78

Melbourne Vixens 14 8 1 5 836 775 107.87 34 +29 63

Collingwood Magpies 14 7 2 5 788 771 102.2 32 +27 59 FINALS GIANTS Netball 14 7 1 6 834 821 101.58 30 +29 59

West Coast Fever 14 2 3 9 821 904 90.82 14 +18 32

Adelaide Thunderbirds 14 3 2 9 708 803 88.17 16 +14 30

Queensland Firebirds 14 1 2 11 815 914 89.17 8 +18 26

*Standings at the end of Round 14 in 2019 4 FAN HUB

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CAPTAIN VICE CAPTAIN

Kiera Austin Caitlin Bassett Jo HarteN Maddie Hay Kristiana Manu'a GA/GS/WA GS GA/GS WA/C/WD GD/GK/WD 26/8/97 186cm 23/5/88 193cm 21/3/89 188cm 11/4/95 175cm 3/9/95 183cm @kiera_austin @c_bass_netball @joharten @maddiehay1 @kristianamanua

Matilda McDonell Teigan O'Shannassy Amy Parmenter Sam Poolman Jamie-Lee Price GD/GK GK/GD WD/C GK/GD WD/C 22/6/00 184cm 14/4/99 188cm 1/8/97 176cm 4/3/91 190cm 10/1/96 180cm @tilly_mcdonell @teigan_oshannassy @amyparmenterr @spoolman @jamielee_price

EXTENDED SQUAD

Julie FitzgeralD Jenny O'Keeffe April Brandley Sophie Dwyer Matisse claire o'brien Head Coach Assistant Coach Letherbarrow

6 OPPOSITION NSW SWIFTS

VICE CAPTAIN

Sophie Craig Nat HaythornthwaitE WD/C GA/GS C/WA/WD WA/GA GA/GS 16/5/93 177cm 6/4/97 184cm 26/8/92 173cm 9/12/92 174cm 19/1/95 183cm

CAPTAIN

Sarah Klau Sam Wallace GK/GD GK/GD/WD C/WA GD/WD GS 30/9/94 190cm 30/1/98 184cm 4/12/93 174cm 17/12/95 183cm 16/1/94 193cm

Briony Akle Head Coach

7 1/8/97 176CM 26/8/92 173CM 2019 STATS 2019 STATS 25 INTERCEPTS 9 INTERCEPTS 57 DEFLECTIONS 11 DEFLECTIONS 52 CENTRE PASS RECEIVES 86 CENTRE PASS RECEIVES FEATURE

THE DERBY

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days since they last hit a percent with an inconsistent season hurting the court, GIANTS Netball them in the end. will be eager to make The GIANTS will be put to the test straight their much-anticipated up, taking on the team that played out the finals 344return to . the best last season. After a last-minute fixture change due to the The Swifts got the better of the GIANTS in border restrictions placed on both occasions in 2019, with their last official residents travelling to , the GIANTS meeting in round eight, which was June of 2019. will need to put a hold on christening their new Both teams enter the 2020 season with home, Ken Rosewall Arena. minimal squad changes. In unique circumstances, the GIANTS will New captain Jo Harten will most likely team now open their 2020 season against the NSW up with Australian captain Caitlin Bassett in the Swifts, with the Derby to be played at Nissan shooting circle, while Sam Poolman and Kristiana Arena in Brisbane. Manu’a are expected to continue A heart-breaking final round A HEART-BREAKING FINAL their defensive line-up at the of last season hurt the GIANTS ROUND OF LAST SEASON other end of the court. and just under 12 months later, Hay, last season’s revelation they will be looking to return to HURT THE GIANTS AND JUST Amy Parmenter and Diamond playing finals in 2020. UNDER 12 MONTHS LATER, Jamie-Lee Price are expected After playing in two to rotate through the mid-court successive finals series over THEY WILL BE LOOKING TO while the introduction of rolling their first two seasons in the new RETURN TO PLAYING FINALS substitutes will provide ample competition, the GIANTS missed opportunities for the rest of the the finals in 2019 by just .62 of IN 2020. squad. 9 FEATURE

Diamonds squad member Kiera Austin has proven equally as deadly in WA as the shooting circle and will be looking for a starting spot while young defender Matilda McDonell will also be looking to make her mark. The latest signing of star defender April Brandley, who returns to the game six months after having a baby, will be a big boost for the GIANTS defensive options. With the increase to 12 players on the bench for the 2020 season, training partners Sophie Dwyer, Matisse Letherbarrow and Claire O’Brien will join the squad with a chance to debut in the orange for the first time. For the Swifts, they too have strength all across the court with two of their three internationals in the goal circle, their Diamond duo in defence and the return of their captain, sacrifices we have to make to ensure the season Maddy Proud, in the middle. goes ahead. Coach Julie Fitzgerald said she’s happy “I’m sure everyone is working hard behind to take on the reigning premiers the scenes to have the remaining so early on. “TAKING THEM ON THIS derby match played back in “Taking them on this early , but it will obviously be provides a good marker as to EARLY PROVIDES A GOOD pending health and government where we sit and there will be MARKER AS TO WHERE WE restrictions at the time.” much to take away from the The GIANTS take on the game,” Fitzgerald said. SIT AND THERE WILL BE Swifts at Nissan Arena in “There is always such a great MUCH TO TAKE AWAY FROM Brisbane at 1pm this Sunday, intensity when we play the NSW 2 August with the match live derby. THE GAME,” on Channel 9 and the Netball “We are extremely — J. FITZGERALD Live App disappointed not to be able to Home or away, the GIANTS play this match in front of both the supporter need your support this season. Join in the giant groups, but unfortunately it’s one of the ride as an official GIANTS Netball Member. ■

10 FIXTURE UPDATE

ROUND 1

1:00PM (AEST) - SATURDAY 1 AUGUST 2020 3:00PM (AEST) - SATURDAY 1 AUGUST 2020 NISSAN ARENA, BRISBANE NISSAN ARENA, BRISBANE

1:00PM (AEST) - SUNDAY 2 AUGUST 2020 5:30PM (AEST) - SUNDAY 2 AUGUST 2020 NISSAN ARENA, BRISBANE NISSAN ARENA, BRISBANE

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GET TO KNOW: MATILDA MCDONELL

Nickname? If you could have any player, past or present, Tilly join the team who would it be and why? because she’s my idol & seems Favourite holiday destination? hell smart Hawaii What sports did you play as a kid? What's your lucky number? Athletics for ages and for a little bit 6 Favourite animal? Favourite social media platform? Turtle Instagram What animal scares you the most? Dream job as kid? Joey Lawyer Proudest achievement outside of netball? Favourite place to shop? Getting into my uni degree of law / psych at Glassons UNSW

Most memorable fan moment/interaction? You can eat whatever you want, what's your Making a Tiktok with some fans at Goulburn ideal menu for the day? If you could play a Super Netball game Two minute noodles and cold milo and anywhere in the world where it would be? strawberries Antarctica If you could be the voice of a cartoon character Tiktok - yay or nay? who would you be and why? Yay Goofy

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