Pivotal art of defence could settle Super Netball grand final | Erin Delahunty

The Fever and Lightning’s attacking prowess grabs headlines but this championship could be won or lost elsewhere on the court

In Sunday’s Super Netball decider, there are “known knowns” – Caribbean colossal Jhaniele Fowler will drain 50 goals at one end and dependable Diamond Caitlin Bassett will bag similar at the other – but it’s the “known unknown” of defensive dominance that matters more.

With tall timbers in the shooting circle, play-making goal attacks and underrated mid-courts, the West Coast Fever and reigning premiers the Sunshine Coast Lightning have eerily similar line-ups and scoring power, making defence – every tip, deflection and rebound, every decision to go hunting – pivotal in Perth.

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