With the team hubbing in Queensland, we checked-in with Head Coach Tania Obst to see how the team is feeling after their Round 12 win, and how they are preparing for the condensed season.
What was your take on the Thunderbirds’ Round 12 win against Sunshine Coast Lightning?
We were extremely happy to get the win against the Lightning. It was a show of our progression throughout this year. What was most pleasing was our ability to comeback during the third quarter to take the lead, and then maintain our composure through to the last quarter to get the win.
Were there any stand out performances?
Everybody on the court had moments that contributed to our win. Our defence end was causing havoc early winning ball for us. Maisie was carving up through the middle and both goalers were elite with their shooting. Georgie worked tirelessly keeping Pretorius busy to open up space for Leni. It was a true team effort in the end.
How is the team preparing for our upcoming two games against Vixens and Swifts?
It’s been a busy schedule scouting two opponents for our upcoming two matches in three days. We have made significant progress as a team this year and want this to continue in our last two rounds. Our training sessions have been focussed on our game and continuing to push each other to higher standards to ensure we finish this season off well.
