Round 7 of the Suncorp Super Netball delivers the highly anticipated Grand Final rematch, as the West Coast Fever host the Melbourne Vixens at RAC Arena in Perth.
Both sides are firmly in the early premiership conversation, with Fever building momentum and the Vixens sitting as the only unbeaten side, which means this clash is more than just a replay of 2025’s final decider.
Teams’ Performance So Far
Dan Ryan’s Fever side have once again looked like one of the competition’s most dominant attacking units. Aside from an early Round 2 loss to the Adelaide Thunderbirds, they’ve controlled games through structured ball movement and high shooting efficiency, averaging above 64 goals a game.
Embed from Getty ImagesThe Vixens, meanwhile, continue their unbeaten start whilst embodying composure and control. Di Honey’s side have delivered similar performances to their 2025 premiership, demonstrating strong defensive pressure, disciplined midcourt transitions, and the ability to execute in clutch moments in the circle.
Embed from Getty ImagesLast Three Meetings
Recent history between the West Coast Fever and Melbourne Vixens highlights a clear split between regular-season dominance and finals execution.
- 2025 Grand Final – Vixens 59-58 Fever
- Round 14, 2025 – Fever 71-60 Vixens
- Round 3, 2025 – Fever 67-57 Vixens
Confirmed Team Lists
West Coast Fever
Jess Anstiss (C), Romelda Aiken-George, Ruth Aryang, Jordan Cransberg, Zoe Cransberg, Kadie-Ann Dehaney, Sasha Glasgow, Alice Teague-Neeld, Olivia Wilkinson, Fran Williams
Melbourne Vixens
Kiera Austin (VC), Kate Eddy, Rudi Ellis, Sophie Garbin, Lily Graham, Emily Mannix, Kate Moloney (C), Hannah Mundy, Zara Walters, Jo Weston
Key Match-Ups
Fran Williams vs Kiera Austin
The clash between Fran Williams and Kiera Austin could be one of the most influential on the court. Williams is coming off a standout Round 6 performance against Melbourne Mavericks, where she registered 11 gains, 5 intercepts and 5 deflections. The England Rose’s defender is demonstrating her ability to win the ball while maintaining discipline, having recorded only 5 penalties at John Cain Arena.
Embed from Getty ImagesAustin is a dynamic goal attack who will be pivotal in controlling the Vixens’ momentum, she combines volume shooting with long-range threat, converting 4 Super Shots and 22 one-point goals (out of 25 attempts) last round, accounting for a significant proportion of the Vixens’ scoreboard output. Her ability to stretch defensive units (recording 2 deflections and 1 intercept against the Adelaine Thunderbirds) and score from distance will test Williams’ positioning and decision-making.
Romelda Aiken-George vs Jo Weston
In the shooting circle, Romelda Aiken-George will be central to Fever’s attacking structure as their tall holding shooter. As one of the league’s most experienced goal shooters, she provides a strong holding presence and consistently high shooting accuracy inside the circle, making her a reliable focal point; across the first six rounds, Aiken-George has scored 286 goals and made 40 offensive rebounds.
Aiken-George will face Jo Weston, who sits at 8 intercepts, 22 deflections and 12 rebounds for the season so far and has consistently made an impact in the Vixen’s defensive end alongside Emily Mannix and Rudi Ellis. Weston’s ability to limit clean feeds and convert defensive turnovers into goals will be key to disrupting Fever’s rhythm, as Fever’s midcourt will look to exploit the high balls into their holding shooter.
Embed from Getty ImagesMatch Information
- Venue: RAC Arena, Perth
- When: 26th April 7:00 am BST
- NetballPass.com
With both teams already setting the benchmark in 2026, fans should expect a high-intensity, finals-like contest. Fever will look to utilise their home-court advantage and quick ball movement into the shooting circle, while the Vixens will aim to disrupt rhythm and force errors through relentless through-court pressure.
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