There is a month to go till the Netball Tremendous League Grand Ultimate – and the AO Manchester Thunder are coveting the chance to win all of it on residence soil for the primary time.
The Thunder at the moment sit second within the NSL desk, having gained 9 of their 11 matches to date, and are already certified for the play-offs alongside the high-flying Loughborough Lightning and London Pulse.
Karen Greig’s staff, although, have work to do earlier than securing their place in entrance of their residence followers. The primary-placed Lightning are thought of title favourites and have a 68-58 win in opposition to the Thunder beneath their belt – however their head coach is feeling that destiny might be a consider her facet’s probabilities of Tremendous League glory.
Gracie Smith’s London Pulse have fun with the trophy after successful the Netball Tremendous League Grand Ultimate
“Hopefully it’s written in the stars,” stated Greig. “To have a final in Manchester, for us it would just be unbelievable if we’re able to get there.
“The women had been actually buzzing once they discovered that it was going to be at Co-op Reside, it was only a actual raise across the group.
“We’re going to do all that we can to be there and hopefully we’ll be able to pack out the arena.”
Cardwell: Manchester remaining offers us additional motivation
Manchester Thunder’s Imogen Allison (proper) and Loughborough Lightning’s Hannah Joseph in the course of the Netball Tremendous League Grand Ultimate 2024
England and Thunder star Eleanor Cardwell:
“AO Manchester Thunder is such a strong team and the fact that we can get into that top four each and every year is incredible.
“The truth that the Grand Ultimate is in Manchester offers us that additional little bit of motivation to get to that remaining.
“Having that home crowd would be unbelievable!”
The Thunder haven’t gained the NSL in 4 years – regardless of coming painfully shut when shedding the Grand Ultimate in 2024. There isn’t a doubt that their 2026 season offers an ideal alternative to proper that improper.
Netball Tremendous League fixtures – Spherical 12:
- Friday Might 15: NIC Leeds Rhinos vs Manchester Thunder (7pm)
- Friday Might 15: Loughborough Lightning vs Nottingham Forest (7pm)
- Saturday Might 16: Birmingham Panthers vs LexisNexis Dragons (6pm)
- Sunday Might 17: London Mavericks vs London Pulse (4pm)
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