MNA: Magic reinforce grand final prospects after downing Vixens by 39 points

With only one week before Manjimup’s netball finals, Magic have solidified their grand final prospects after downing Vixens by 39 points. The skill and drive of both teams was even to start, proving they both had what it took as a team to win early on despite both playing down one player. Only four points separated the teams at the end of the first quarter (11-7), with Magic securing the edge on Vixens after introducing a seventh player to the field late with less than five minutes to go. Shortly into the second quarter, it was clear Magic had set out to dominate. Vixens secured a seventh player to even the field half way through the quarter however, it was not enough to stem the tidal wave that was Magic. Magic finished the first half in front by 13 points (26-13). Vixens took to the court in the third quarter with what seemed like enough energy to tackle the hefty margin however, Magic could not be shut down. An incredible midfield effort by Magic resulted in some fantastic intercepts that were fed directly back into goal, increasing the margin to 17. Despite some great teamwork in defence between Vixens’ Taizley Krispyn and Jade O’Neill, Magic continued to completely dominate the game. The score at the end of the final whistle was 59-20. Also in pool 1, Magpies defeated South West Electrics 64-60 in a highly competitive match. The pool 2 competition was evely matched, with Globetrotters defeating Independents by one point (47-46), while Tigers defeated Cosmos also by one point (51-50). All losing teams this week will have a chance at redemption next week when they take on the same opponents in round 15. Next round fixtures: Monday senior women pool 1: Magic v SWE (6pm), Vixens v Magpies (6pm). Monday senior women pool 2: Cosmos v Independents (7.15pm), Tigers v Globetrotters (7.15pm).