TEAM NEWS//LAST TIME WE MET FEATURE:
Coming off a sore loss to the Melbourne Vixens, the Mavericks are keen and ready for their clash against the Queensland Firebirds, in their last home game for the season.
Looking to make it two from two against this opposition, the Mavericks will need to build a healthy lead and pull out all the stops to come away with the win.
KEY MATCHUPS:
Gabby Sinclair V Ruby Bakewell-Doran
Picking up two intercepts and four deflections last time we met, Gabby Sinclair will need to be at the top of her game this weekend, coming up against Bakewell-Doran. Sinclair has come in strong in recent weeks, with Cardwell out of action, and has been a key two point shooter for the Mavericks, shooting 12 super shots over the past two games.
Kim Jenner V Tippah Dwan
Kim Jenner has been at the top of her game over the last two weeks, and has collected a stellar 12 intercepts over the course of the season. There is no doubt she will be fuelled by the crown of Trailblazers this weekend, in her attempts to prevent Dwan from allowing the scoreboard to overtake the home team.
LAST TIME WE MET:
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Mavericks came away victorious, with scores finishing 62-69
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The Mavericks took six rebounds compared to the Firebirds’ three
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The Mavericks shot one from two supershots, with the opposition shooting eight from fourteen.
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Mavs shot at 89 percent accuracy, the Firebirds close behind at 88 percent.
With stats this close, and finals looming, both teams will be desperate to plant another win on the scoreboard. This is a game you won’t want to miss.
WHERE AND WHEN TO TUNE INTO THE GAME:
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MATCH DETAILS:
WHAT? SSN Round 10
WHO? Melbourne Mavericks V Queensland Firebirds
WHERE? John Cain Arena
WHEN? Sunday June 16, 2:00pm AEST
The game will also be broadcast on Kayo Freebies and Foxtel.
