WHAT TO WATCH FOR IN THE INAUGURAL SUPER NETBALL GRAND FINAL Sunshine Coast Lightning v Giants Netball Where: Brisbane Entertainment Centre When: Saturday, June 17, 7pm (AEST). Head to head results during season: 1-1 Round 4 - Giants bt Lightning 55-54, USC Stadium, Sippy Downs. Round 14 - Lightning bt Giants 56-55, Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney. SUNSHINE COAST LIGHTNING Coach: Noeline Taurua Regular-season ladder position: Second Regular-season record (wins, draws, losses): 11-1-2 PLAYERS TO WATCH Geva Mentor: The English linchpin of the Lightning defence, she leads the league in deflections and defensive rebounds and is second in intercepts. Laura Langman: Vastly experienced and versatile New Zealander who can fill any of the mid-court positions and is a ferocious competitor. Caitlin Bassett: Arguably the world's best shooter, scores masses of goals at a high percentage and looks set to finish as the season's leading scorer. GIANTS NETBALL Coach: Julie Fitzgerald Regular-season ladder position: Third Regular-season record: 10-4 PLAYERS TO WATCH Rebecca Bulley: Coaxed out of retirement by Julie Fitzgerald, the veteran defender is a competitive and calming presence down back. Susan Pettitt: An accomplished goal attack and shooter for most of her career, she has successfully transitioned to wing attack in the second half of the season. Kristina Brice: A young shooter and prolific scorer who has become increasingly influential as the season has progressed.
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