Who will win the Super Netball GF? By Hannah KennellyLatest Posts7.32pmPlay beginsBy Hannah KennellyThat’s the buzzer and the Super Netball Grand Final has begun. Vixens are first on the scoreboard thanks a rapid fire centre pass from captain Kate Moloney, for Kiera Austin to convert. But the Melbourne home town heroes will need to dig deep, because Adelaide Thunderbirds star shooter Elmere van de berg looks very accurate tonight. Vixens lead 3-2 in the first quarter.7.19pmPlayers warm-up as JC Arena fills By Hannah KennellyEvening everyone and thanks so much for joining us. The sold-out crowd here at John Cain Arena is slowly filling up. There’s a Vixens majority here tonight, but there’s also a noticeable sea of pink. Adelaide Thunderbirds warm-up ahead of the grand final. Getty ImagesAt least 2000 South Australian fans have travelled interstate to cheer on the Thunderbirds who have had a near perfect season of 13 wins. Stay tuned. Centre pass to come at 7.30pm. 7.10pm‘Married women’s league’; Jacinta Allan on the evolution of netball By Hannah KennellyAs the Big Build controversy continues to unfold, Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has attended the Super Netball grand final lunch at Centrepiece to celebrate women in sport.Allan thanked everyone who had travelled interstate to support the Thunderbirds, while hailing Victoria as the “undisputed home of sport and major events”, triggering a few light-hearted groans from the South Australian fans in the audience.Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan. Eddie JimDespite winning the minor premiership, the Thunderbirds have travelled to Melbourne for the decider, thanks to Netball Australia’s ongoing $15 million sponsorship deal with Visit Victoria, which expires in June 2027.During her speech, Allan reflected on the growth of women’s sport and highlighted her mother’s love of netball.“When I was a toddler, I used to watch my mum play netball in Bendigo in what was called the Married Ladies Netball League,” she said.“Those women were serious about their sport, they trained and competed, they brought their kids along, made friendships, built clubs and most importantly kept their passion for sport alive and all the years later, this tells the story about how far netball has come in Australia.”6.58pmThe reason behind the Vixens’ mid-season slump By Hannah KennellyAustralian netball great Norma Plummer has theorised about the reasons behind the Vixens’ slump earlier in the season which saw them lose four games in a row.At the Super Netball grand final lunch at Centrepiece in Melbourne, Plummer said the Vixens’ slump coincided with the selection process for the Diamonds squad, noting there could have been “nerves around all of that.”Sophie Garbin was at her brilliant best for the Vixens during the prelim. Getty ImagesPlummer also pointed out many Vixens’ players’ contracts expire at the end of the year.The veteran coach said Vixens coach Di Honey had likely reminded key players to remain focused, noting “sometimes you to remind people how good they are”.6.45pmThe real villain behind the Super Netball GFBy Hannah KennellyEvery epic tale needs a bad guy, too. But when the two titans face off in front of a sold-out crowd at John Cain Arena this Saturday night, the true villain won’t actually step on court.That villain is a mouse.Mickey Mouse in Disney On Ice will come to Rod Laver Arena this weekendLast year, the Super Netball final was played in front of a deafening crowd of 15,013 fans at Rod Laver Arena. This year, the Vixens and Thunderbirds will have to settle for a smaller venue, John Cain Arena, due to a schedule clash with Disney on Ice.Disney booked Rod Laver for July 2-6 for its “Magic in the Stars” tour, meaning nearly 5000 fewer fans will be able to attend the Super Netball grand final this year than last.The Mouse’s malevolence wasn’t just limited to Victoria, either.Read the full story herePinned post from 6.42pmWho will win the Super Netball GF? By Hannah Kennelly6.41pmWelcome By Hannah KennellyGood evening and welcome to our Super Netball grand final live blog.I’m Hannah Kennelly, and I’ll be taking you through the action.Reigning premiers the Melbourne Vixens – who are embracing their unexpected “underdog tag” after snapping a four-game losing streak to reach the decider – are facing the Adelaide Thunderbirds tonight.The Thunderbirds claimed the minor premiership after a near flawless season with 13 wins to secure their third grand final appearance in four years.Grab your popcorn because the opening centre pass takes place at 7.30pm (AEST).1 of 1