The Vixens, Super Netball's minor premiers, slip up as the finals approach after going down 64-58 to the impressive Firebirds in Cairns.
Minor premiers Melbourne Vixens have experienced a stumble in Super Netball's penultimate round, going down 64-58 in an upset loss to Queensland Firebirds in Cairns.Romelda Aiken impressed for the Firebirds with 45 goalsThe Firebirds, last season's wooden spooners, earned their third win from their past four matches in the Indigenous Round fixture, while handing the Vixens just their second loss of the season.
"I guess it's been building all season, it's great that we can finally get out here and we're all really connected and doing our own job," Jenner said. Thwaites came into the contest after the Firebirds led 18-12 at quarter-time and swung momentum to the Vixens with a barrage of super shots to cut Queensland's lead to two points approaching half-time.
The Firebirds then steadied to edge ahead 48-44 at three-quarter time then opened the fourth term with five goals in a row to complete the upset win.
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