The REAL key to netball’s powerhouse return to the top ... and it’s not the big-name recruit

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The REAL key to netball’s powerhouse return to the top ... and it’s not the big-name recruit
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Netball: Swifts superstar signing Grace Nweke is set to face her biggest challenge since joining the NSW franchise as they prepare for a potential grand final preview against the Thunderbirds.

Superstar Nweke set for "toughest test" | 02:01The NSW Swifts remain the only undefeated team in Super Netball in 2025, with many experts predicting they’ll go all the way this season.

But for everyone saying it’s Nweke single-handedly lifting the Swifts, stats show the club is still below their average goals per game of 68.6 achieved in their grand final year of 2023 . “Or a ball gets sprayed out the court because they’ve got no options – I love when our defensive unit does the grind and the hard work to force an error. That’s when you know you’re nailing what you’ve been doing at training to create that error.

“We came up against Sharni in our clash with the Vixens and she was a very tough opponent who stood out to us,” Akle said at the time of signing Lambden.Sharni Lambden has been a revelation with her first full-time deal. Picture: Getty ImagesAfter just three games in 2025, it’s clear to see Lambden belongs at the SSN level. The question now is why did it take so long?

“The fresh faces coming in allowed for a reset in terms of our standards,” Nexhip said of the Swifts in 2025.

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