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LAST CLASH MELBOURNE VIXENS V GIANTS NETBALL ROUND 2, 2019 SEASON SUNDAY 5 MAY MELBOURNE ARENA, MELBOURNE PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES
IN THIS ISSUE: 04 2019 ROSTER PLAYER V PLAYER 05 AT A GLANCE: GIANTS V VIXENS 2019 FIXTURE 06 JO HARTEN: HARTEN SOUL 10 POSTER PULL-OUT: CAITLIN BASSETT 13 GIANT Q&A: MATILDA MCDONELL 14 QUICK SNACK WITH KIM GREEN 17 FOCUS ON: VITALITY NETBALL WORLD CUP 2019 18 GIANT DRILL WITH AMY PARMENTER
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There’s been a sense of anticipation in the air this week ahead of tonight’s big game before we put a hold on the Suncorp Super Netball season to turn our attention to the upcoming World Cup. We have a huge challenge ahead of us tonight as we take on the Melbourne Vixens who are also trying to finish the first half of their season on a positive note. While it hasn’t all gone to plan for the GIANTS through the early parts of the season, I’ve seen some really positive signs
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in recent weeks which has me very excited for what is to come for this group. I know I speak for everyone involved with the GIANTS Netball family when I say how excited we are to see Caitlin Bassett, Jo Harten and Jamie-Lee Price representing their respective countries next month. We know you’ll do the GIANTS proud over there in Liverpool. For the rest of the squad, it will be a chance to refresh after a grueling few months and work on some key areas of their game
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ahead of the back half of the season which will see us play two more home games in Sydney as well as a home game in Canberra. And finally – for those enjoying a Night at the Netty tonight, I hope you and your friends love watching some of the world’s best athletes on the court tonight. The players and I really appreciate your support. Go GIANTS!
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KIERA AUSTIN 26/8/97
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MELBOURNE VIXENS
MADDIE HAY 11/4/95
LATIKA TOMBS 31/7/00
KADIE
ANN-DEHANEY
LARA DUNKLEY
TAYLA HONEY
RENAE INGLES
MWAI
KUMWENDA
EMILY MANNIX
KATE MOLONEY
TEGAN PHILIP
CAITLIN THWAITES
INE-MARI VENTER
LIZ WATSON
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2019 FIXTURE
CAITLIN BASSETT POSITION GS AGE 31 HEIGHT 193CM
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TEST CAPS 90 (AUS)
EMILY MANNIX POSITION GK, GD AGE 25 HEIGHT 188CM DEBUT 2015 NATIONAL LEAGUE GAMES 40
GIANTS TOTAL: 76 VIXENS TOTAL: 59
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The GIANTS currently hold a 4-2 record against the Vixens, including an upset Preliminary Final win in 2017 which catapulted the GIANTS into the inaugural Suncorp Super Netball Grand Final Round 5, 2018 season: GIANTS beat Vixens by seven goals at Quaycentre (58-51) Round 12, 2018 season: GIANTS beat Vixens by two goals at Melbourne Arena (60-58) This is the second meeting between these two sides this season with the Vixens recording a 61-45 win over the GIANTS in Round 2 at Melbourne Arena This year’s Round 2 win by the Vixens was their first over the GIANTS since their first meeting in Round 6, 2017 Across the 2018 season the GIANTS scored a total of 841 goals while the Vixens scored 855 goals although both sides have key personnel changes in their shooting circles this season
AT A GL A N CE
REGULAR SEASON
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2018 POINT BREAKDOWN
BONUS 27
TEST CAPS 6 (AUS)
OI 42 P NT
ON 34 B US
NATIONAL LEAGUE GAMES 191
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P L AYE R V P L AY E R
DEBUT 2005
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GIANTS V SWIFTS
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VIXENS V GIANTS
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GIANTS V MAGPIES
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FIREBIRDS V GIANTS
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LIGHTNING V GIANTS
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GIANTS V THUNDERBIRDS
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FEVER V GIANTS
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SWIFTS V GIANTS
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GIANTS V VIXENS
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SUN 28 APR 1PM | QUDOS BANK ARENA, SYDNEY
DERBY SUN 5 MAY 5PM | MELBOURNE ARENA, MELBOURNE
SUN 12 MAY 5PM | QUAYCENTRE, SYDNEY
SUN 19 MAY 1PM | BRISBANE ARENA, BRISBANE
GIVE FOR A GOAL ROUND SAT 25 MAY 7PM | USC STADIUM, SUNSHINE COAST
SUN 2 JUN 3PM | QUDOS BANK ARENA, SYDNEY
DOUBLE HEADER SAT 8 JUN 8PM | RAC ARENA, PERTH
SUN 16 JUN 3PM | QUDOS BANK ARENA, SYDNEY
DERBY | INDIGENOUS ROUND SAT 22 JUN 7PM | QUAYCENTRE, SYDNEY BREAK FOR NETBALL WORLD CUP
MAGPIES V GIANTS
SUN 28 JUL 1PM | MELBOURNE ARENA, MELBOURNE
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GIANTS V FIREBIRDS
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GIANTS V LIGHTNING
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THUNDERBIRDS V GIANTS
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GIANTS V FEVER
SUN 4 AUG 1PM | AIS ARENA, CANBERRA
SAT 10 AUG 3PM | QUAYCENTRE, SYDNEY
SUN 18 AUG 1PM | ADELAIDE ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE
SAT 24 AUG 3PM | QUDOS BANK ARENA, SYDNEY
HOME GAME
DOUBLE HEADER AWAY GAME
*TIMES ARE AEST. FIXTURE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
FEATURE
HARTEN
Soul
THERE’S MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE TO THIS ENGLISH ROSE. GIANTS Netball Vice Captain, England Roses goal shooter and bus driver. The first two roles are no-brainers when it comes to describing Jo Harten, the third is one not often attributed to the 30-year-old. However, when the GIANTS go on tour it’s Harten behind the wheel, driving them towards their destination. “I love driving the bus, logistically because we’re a small team we don’t need a coach, so we have our own transport,” Harten says with a laugh. “When we go on away trips someone’s got to drive the bus. “I’m one of the more experienced campaigners so I back myself in on a parallel park any day of the week. “That was kind of my challenge when I first came to the GIANTS. I had 12 girls in the back
before games and allows the team to cultivate a strong culture which is also displayed on court. And, with the GIANTS Netball squad boasting three players who have made their Suncorp Super Netball debut in 2019, it also helps to bridge the age gap between players. “When we’re on our way to games our preparation starts for the game, we play some of our music really, really loud and have a bit of a sing-song which helps us connect,” she says. “That’s part of it for us, if we feel connected off the court it’s going to look and feel connected on the court. “I think that kind of stuff when we’re in the bus or around the hotels is when we make those games and come together as a team. “It’s super important that we do feel connected and that we do
also a fair amount of banter that gets thrown about. Despite the fast approaching World Cup, Harten is reluctant to be too vocal about the tournament especially when it comes to any ribbing directed towards younggun Jamie-Lee Price, who is in the Australian squad. “I think there’ll be a bit of banter between me and ‘J’, privately,” Harten said. “I wouldn’t go as far as to make it public because it’s one pom amongst nine other Aussies and they’re all supporting Australia even if they’re not playing for them. “I need to know when to keep my mouth shut and be smart with my comments but it’s all love. “I think I’m one of her biggest fans to be honest. I was 100 per cent excited and backing her to get that place in the Australian Diamonds which she’s done.
...IF WE FEEL CONNECTED OFF THE COURT IT’S GOING TO LOOK AND FEEL CONNECTED ON THE COURT. of the van and I parallel parked on the Sunshine Coast in one of the tightest spots you’ll ever see and everyone erupted, and I’ve been driving the bus ever since.” While the concept of Harten and her GIANTS teammates crammed into a mini-bus does result in some humorous moments, there is some method behind the madness. As Harten explains, it helps the GIANTS get into the zone
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feel like one as there’s a bit of an age gap in the team this year. “We’ve got some 20/21-yearolds and then you’ve got people like myself and Kim who are in their 30’s now. “It kind of bridges that gap and makes sure that everyone’s part of the team, they know their spot and everyone’s having fun. It’s one big orange bubble.” While singing and connecting on the bus is important, there’s
“I don’t care that she plays for Australia it’s more than a game to me with her. She’s one of my best mates, we’re kind of like sisters. “We’ve lived together, we’ve been through a lot together so I’m just happy that she’s representing and fulfilling a lifelong dream in getting to her first World Cup.” “Obviously if we play against Australia in the tournament, it’ll be no hold-barred for 60 minutes, but I think we’re both
professional enough to go at each other for 60 minutes and be like family after.” While one of her best friends will be playing in her first World Cup, it’ll be Harten’s fourth and, as she hints, potentially final World Cup. With the tournament being held in Liverpool, it’s also her only chance to play a World Cup at home with the 2023 tournament to be played in Cape Town. “It’s pretty special, you never know if it’s going to be the last tournament, last World Cup, last time I’m going to play for England so I’m going to lap it all up and take it all in,” Harten said. “I want to soak the atmosphere up, soak the fans up and their excitement, I’m never going to have a home World Cup again, this will be it for me.” The expectation on Harten and her English colleagues is building at home. The impact of last year’s Commonwealth Games gold medal has been massive across the country, but with Harten being on the other side of the planet and focused on the GIANTS’ 2019 Suncorp Super Netball campaign she has been able to avoid most of the hype. Harten instead views the success in 2018 as being a major confidence booster. “I think it is good to be slightly separate from the hype in England,” she said. “Since we’ve won the gold last year at the Commonwealth Games, Netball has absolutely taken off over there.
“More people are playing it, it’s in the media, people are stopping you in the street for autographs and there are more sponsorship deals. “For me I’m just focused on ignoring all of that. I’m probably missing out on some opportunities being over in Australia but I’m very happy to be [here], having my head buried in the sand and have my own little job and task which is to be the best I can. “I think it [winning gold] has dropped the fear; previously we would have been fearful of trying to get to the final and kind of had some ‘what if’s’ at the end of the tournament. “Last year we didn’t have those what if’s, we just went and did it. It’s not going to be easy, but we don’t have that fear any more. We know what we’re capable of so anything could happen.” Harten and her GIANTS now have one more game before the World Cup break, taking on one of the competition heavyweights in the Vixens. While it hasn’t all been smooth sailing in the early part of the season for the GIANTS, Harten says there is plenty to look forward to. “I think we’re going in the right direction and it’s been disappointing that some of the stuff we’ve done at training hasn’t been taken onto the court consistently yet, but I’m quite excited that this is our starting point and it’s all up from here.” ¼
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FROM 12-21 JULY, TUNE INTO THE VITALITY NETBALL WORLD CUP 2019, HELD IN LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND.
CAITLIN BASSETT TEST CAPS: 90 (AUS)
JO HARTEN TEST CAPS: 99 (ENG)
On the eve of the Vitality Netball World Cup 2019, three GIANTS will step out on the world stage – but it will be a battle between Diamonds and Roses for players usually united in orange. GIANTS shooter Caitlin Bassett has again been named Captain of the Samsung Australian Diamonds team as they look to avenge their 2018 Commonwealth Games defeat and win their fourth-consecutive World Championship, while midcourter Jamie-Lee Price is set to experience her first World Cup. Bassett is a veteran of the Australian side, having represented the Diamonds in their 2011 and 2015 tournament wins, while Price has four international caps to her credit since debuting in the Constellation Cup series late last year. The 23-year-old becomes the third player on the GIANTS’
current roster to represent Australia at a World Cup, joining the elite class of Bassett and fellow midcourter Kim Green, who was also part of the victorious 2011 and 2015 Diamonds outfits. Bassett’s usual partner-incrime in the goal circle, Jo Harten, has been named in the England Vitality Roses squad for the tournament, which takes place in Liverpool from July 12-21. Harten, along with former GIANT Serena Guthrie, were part of the Roses team that upset the Diamonds to win the 2018 Commonwealth Games gold medal – and they’ll be looking to repeat the dose on home soil. THE SUNCORP SUPER NETBALL 2019 SEASON WILL TAKE A BREAK FOR THE VITALITY NETBALL WORLD CUP 2019 AFTER ROUND 9, AND WILL RESUME FOR ROUND 10 ON SATURDAY 27 JULY. ¼
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FRI 12 JUL, 8PM AEST
AUSTRALIA V NORTHERN IRELAND
SAT 13 JUL, 6PM AEST
AUSTRALIA V ZIMBABWE
MON 15 JUL, 12AM AEST
AUSTRALIA V SRI LANKA
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SUN 14 JUL, 12AM AEST
ENGLAND V SCOTLAND
SUN 14 JUL, 8PM AEST
ENGLAND V SAMOA
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SKILLS
GIANT DRILL with Amy Parmenter ALL YOU NEED FOR THIS AGILITY DRILL IS A PARTNER, BALL AND FOUR DIFFERENT COLOURED CONES SET UP IN A SQUARE.
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FOCUS Footspeed and agility, keeping eyes up and a low base position for a faster change of direction
PASSER PROMPTS WORKER
Drill Layout
The worker (W) starts in the middle of the square. The passer (P) calls out different colour patterns (using up to five colours per sequence).
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WORKER REACTS The worker then goes to each of the colours, coming back to the middle each time.
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DRILL PROGRESSIONS Try making the drill more difficult by adding in reaction passes with a ball or making the worker go to the diagonal cone to the colour said.
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