2021 SSN ROUND 12

The Swifts have a lost quite a bit of momentum since their games in Melbourne. I guess it’s not overly surprising considering the travel, but they seem very disconnected on defence. Two weeks in a row that the ball has been moving through WD and GD too quickly. I think they need to persevere with Fraser at WD against faster WAs like Browne, Scherian etc. she’s able to match their speed. I think they might be too far ahead but their finals spot is really at risk, considering their next two matches are against teams they’ve lost to.

Really entertaining to see the teams in 4, 5, and 6th spot all taking each other on in the final three rounds. Fever of course have the massive advantage of being ahead on points a fabulous goal difference.

12 – Fbirds v Fever
13 – Fbirds v Magpies
14 – Fever v Magpies

But I’m so excited to see all these “upsets” by teams like Magpies and Firebirds peaking late in the season.

Still thinking Fever will be the one to make the finals though.

Sunday Aryang is such a talent, not just athletically but also on attack and in her general elusiveness. I’m sure Stacey will get a lot of criticism if Fever girls make the Diamonds (and it would be deserved if the midcourters make the 12), but Aryang/Bruce seems to be far and away our best combination.

Firebirds reduced the margin to just 1 but lost it! Back out to 5