The Collingwood Magpies are into the Super Netball semi-finals, sneaking in ahead of the NSW Swifts despite losing a thrilling final game to the Melbourne Vixens.
The Collingwood Magpies have qualified for the Super Netball semi-finals in dramatic fashion after holding on to their top-four place despite a 56-54 defeat to the Melbourne Vixens.
"I looked at the results and I thought it was two [goals] and we were done, then I saw Kelsey [Browne's] face as she was like 'no, we've done it' and then that was it. Emotions? Gone," Geva Mentor told Fox Netball. The Magpies were rocked on the eve of their season-defining clash with co-captain Ash Brazill and defender Jodi-Ann Ward forced to join Maggie Lind and head coach Nicole Richardson on the sidelines due to health and safety protocols.
Melbourne held a narrow 16-15 lead after one quarter with Magpies debutant Casey Adamson making an impressive start to her national league career in her match-up with current Diamonds captain Liz Watson.With the Vixens starting to gain the ascendancy, Magpies caretaker coach Kate Upton introduced Ingles midway through the second quarter but the minor premiers remained poised to extend their advantage 32-27 at half-time.