The Free State Crinums recorded the only run-away victory as netball teams from around South Africa brought the heat in battle for a top four spot in both the A and B Divisions of the Telkom Netball League on a wet and cold day Johannesburg, on Monday, 3 June, 2024.
The Comets continue to dominate in the B Division, recording their fourth consecutive win, courtesy of the Mpumalanga Sunbirds in their Monday outing.
Although the Comets did not have a great start to the game, and were put under pressure by the Sunbirds right at the end, the Eastern Cape side kept their composure with a few combinations to push through for the win.
In a tightly contested match between Tshukudu and Sonoblomo, the Northwest side showed their intentions from the first centre pass, scoring four consecutive goals. Andri Liebenberg who walked away as the player of the match proved troublesome in the circle.
Tshukudu coach Lucy Twani made some tactical changes, changing their goal circle, and the defensive end pulled through for them. Sonoblomo made several player changes, but the only player they kept on the court was their GK, Thato Mokhahle.
In a coastal showdown between KD Stars and Tornados, the pressure was on Stars as they had a tough start to the second power week. Stars performed well defensively, but struggled with their shooting, particularly in the goal-shooter position. Phindile Sithole had to work hard in the GA position, and the team was under pressure.
However, they excelled defensively. The Tornados had difficulty maintaining possession and their error rate was still a concern. Despite this, it was a closely contested match. In the end, Stars won the game by four goals.
In a closely contested match between the Stings and Flames, both coaches made numerous strategic moves. There were many intercepts by both sides as they fought for possession in both circles and attempted shots on goal.
There was frequent switching and changeovers of player positions, which disrupted the teams’ momentum. Both teams experienced a different game plan compared to their usual fast, hard, and straight netball style. The final score saw the Stings win the match 46-38.
The day was brought to a chilly close when the Crinums overwhelmed the winless Baobabs 65-25 in a ruthless demonstration of skill and pursuit of team objectives, leaving the Free State outfit to resume their familiar position at the top of the TNL’s Division B leaderboard.
Day 14 Results of the Telkom Netball League at Ellis Park Arena in the City of Johannesburg on Monday, 3 June, 2024
KD Queens 54 – 47 Diamonds
Sunbirds 46 – 51 Comets
Tshukudu 57 – 38 Sonoblomo
KD Stars 41 – 37 Tornados
Stings 46 – 38 Flames
Baobabs 25 – 65 Crinums
Day 15 Fixtures at the Telkom Netball League at Ellis Park Arena in the City of Johannesburg on Tuesday, 4 June, 2024
10:00 Lillies v KD Stars
12:00 Tornados v Tshukudu
14:00 Sonoblomo v Comets
16:00 Jaguars v Flames
18:00 Aloes v Fireballs
Day 1 Results on Friday, 26 April, 2024
Kingdom Stars 53 – 42 Tshukudu
Kingdom Queens 32 – 37 Sunbirds
Tornados 46 – 34 Lillies
Jaguars 53 – 40 Baobabs
Comets 43 – 35 Diamonds
Fireballs 42 – 39 Flames
Day 2 Results on Saturday, 27 April, 2024
Sunbirds 14 – 7 Sonoblomo
Tshukudu 45 – 41Lillies
Flames 43 – 48 Stings
Jaguars 68 – 37 Aloes
Tornados 37 – 41 KD Stars
Crinums 64 – 35 Baobabs
Day 3 Results on Sunday, 28 April, 2024
KD Queens 39 – 48 EC Comets
Sunbirds 47 – 45 Diamonds
Stings 47 – 49 Fireballs
Baobabs 50 – 62 Aloes
Jaguars 48 – 48 Crinums
Day 4 Results on Monday, 29 April, 2024
KD Queens 40 – 32 Diamonds
EC Comets 41 – 47 KD Stars
Sonoblomo 48 – 44 Tshukudu
Lilies 21 – 49 Sunbirds
Fireballs 33 – 44 Crinums
Stings 48 – 53 Jaguars
Day 5 Results on Tuesday, 30 April, 2024
Tornadoes 40 – 42 EC Comets
Diamonds 47 – 38 Lilies
Sonoblomo 52 – 43 KD Queens
Baobabs 31 – 70 Fireballs
KD Stars 42 – 33 Sunbirds
Flames 33 – 48 Crinums
Day 6 Results on Wednesday, 1 May, 2024
Sonoblomo 42 – 60 KD Stars
Diamonds 42 – 51 Tornadoes
KD Queens 50 – 49 Tshukudu
Baobabs 36 – 44 Flames
Lilies 34 – 44 EC Comets
Aloes 35 – 61 Stings
Day 7 Results on Thursday, 2 May, 2024
Lilies 42 – 59 Sonoblomo
Sunbirds 45 – 44 Tshukudu
Aloes 41 – 58 Fireballs
Tornados 60 – 45 KD Queens
Crinums 44 – 37 Stings
Flames 40 – 60 Jaguars
Day 8 Results on Friday, 3 May, 2024
EC Comets 53 – 40 Sunbirds
Sonoblomo 52 – 48 Tornados
KD Stars 52 – 26 Lilies
Stings 60 – 34 Baobabs
Aloes 46 – 51 Flames
Tshukudu 56 – 45 Diamonds
Day 9 Results on Saturday, 4 May 2024
Diamonds 47 – 57 Sonoblomo
Tshukudu 35 – 49 EC Comets
KD Stars 47 – 49 KD Queens
Crinums 57 – 39 Aloes
Sunbirds 41 – 52 Tornados
Fireballs 53 – 48 Jaguars
Day 10 Results on Sunday, 5 May 2024 (End of Power Week 1)
08:00 Lilies 44 – 49 KD Queens
10:00 EC Comets 51 – 43 Sonoblomo
12:00 Diamonds 36 – 55 KD Stars
14:00 Tshukudu 46 – 62 Tornados
Day 11 Results on Friday, 31 June, 2024 (Power Week 2 Begins)
EC Comets 48 – 44 KD Stars
Jaguars 78 – 44 Baobabs
Tornados 56 – 35 Lilies
Crinums 53 – 43 Aloes
Fireballs 58 – 43 Flames
Day 12 Results on Saturday, 1 June, 2024
Diamonds 47 – 51 Comets
Sonoblomo 41 – 42 Sunbirds
Flames 52 – 54 Aloes
KD Queens 39 – 45 Tshukudu
Fireballs 51 – 53 Jaguars
Crinums 51 – 43 Stings
Day 13 Results on Sunday, 2 June, 2024
Sonoblomo 40 – 38 Lillies
EC Comets 47 – 33 KD Queens
Tshukudu 49 – 50 KD Stars
Sunbirds 54 – 48 Diamonds
Stings 74 – 36 Baobabs
Aloes 41 – 59 Jaguars
Original Copy: Netball SA, with editing by gsport
Photo Caption: The Free State Crinums earned the only run-away victory as netball teams from around SA brought the heat in battle for a top four spot in the A and B Divisions of the 2024 Telkom Netball League on a wet and cold Monday in Johannesburg, on Day 4 of Power Week 2 at Ellis Park Arena in Joburg on Monday, 3 June, 2024. All Photos: Netball South Africa
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