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The Swifts head to Melbourne this weekend to take on the Vixens..
THE Giants took over the competition lead while the Magpies bounced back from their first round upset. What can we expect from round three of Super Netball?
We take a look at the big games and the big names in the league.
We look at the numbers that matter and milestones about to be achieved.
Here’s SWOOP’S weekly look at what lies ahead in round three of Super Netball.
WHY MADDY TURNER STAYED WITH SWIFTS
The Swifts hit the road for the first time this season to play the Magpies in Melbourne in round three.Source:Getty Images
THE LADDER AFTER ROUND TWO
1 GIANTS
2 LIGHTNING
3 NSW SWIFTS
4 MAGPIES
5 VIXENS
6 THUNDERBIRDS
7 FIREBIRDS
8 FEVER
SUPER NETBALL: TEAMS, PLAYERS, DRAW
Sam Wallace is playing a key role for the Swifts this season and is one of the most prolific shooters in the competition.Source:Getty Images
HIGHLIGHT OF THE LAST ROUND
The Giants made it two from two to be the only team in the competition with a double.
This has earned them top spot on the league ladder ahead of Lightning with a win and a draw.
SUPER NETBALL: GIANTS ULTIMATE GUIDE
SPECIAL MENTION
She’s back. Caitlin Bassett hit the half century in Lightning’s win over the Vixens. Bassett scored 50 goals at a high 94 per cent.
SUPER NETBALL ROUND THREE GAMES
FRIDAY
FEVER V FIREBIRDS
Perth Arena, Perth, 6.30pm.
SATURDAY
MAGPIES V GIANTS
Hisense Arena, Melbourne, 7pm.
VIXENS V SWIFTS
Hisense Arena, Melbourne, 8.45pm
SUNDAY
THUNDERBIRDS V LIGHTNING
Titanium Arena, Adelaide, 12.30pm.
SUPER NETBALL: SWIFTS ULTIMATE GUIDE
Laura Langman in action for the Sunshine Coast Lightning in their win over the Vixens.Source:News Corp Australia
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BY THE NUMBERS
1: The Giants are the only team in the competition with a perfect record after two rounds.
4: The goal difference in the Magpies first win of the season — a 54-50 victory over the Firebirds.
15: The biggest winning margin of the round — the Swifts 66-51 defeat of West Coast Fever.
19: The age of Thunderbirds shooter Jane Cook who made a considerable mark for her club in round two.
50: Rob Wright celebrated his 50th game as Swifts coach with a victory.
50: The amount of goals scored by Caitlin Bassett for Lightning.
Sharni Layton of the Magpies and Romelda Aiken of the Firebirds in a great battle in round two.Source:Getty Images
MATCH STATS, FAST FACTS AND MILESTONES
FEVER V FIREBIRD
OUR TIP: Firebirds.
#Firebirds veteran Romelda Aiken leads the league for most offensive rebounds with 14.
#She is also the second most prolific shooter with 81 goals.
#Fever are the only team in the competition yet to score a win or a draw.
MAGPIES V GIANTS
OUR TIP: Magpies
#The most anticipated battle of the round with Magpies and Giants both pre-season tips to dominate Super Netball.
#Magpies defender is an equal leader for most deflections this season with 11 from two games. She also shares the lead for most defensive rebounds with five.
#Swifts captain Kim Green shares the lead for the most goal assists with 33. and is third for most centre pass receives with 43.
Laura Clemesha of the Firebirds and Caitlin Thwaites of the Magpies compete for the ball during their round two match.Source:Getty Images
VIXENS V SWIFTS
OUR TIP: Swifts
#New Swifts recruit Maddy Proud leads the league for the most goal assists with 33.
#Trinidad and Tobago shooter Sam Wallace is the fourth most prolific shooter so far with 69 goals from 79 attempts for the Swifts.
THUNDERBIRDS V LIGHTNING
OUR TIP: LIGHTNING
#Caitlin Bassett leads the league for the most goals, netting 98 in her two outings for Lightning.
#Her teammate Geva Mentor leads the league for the most defensive rebounds this year.
#Both teams have a win each but Lightning also scored a draw with the Firebirds.
Originally published as Super Netball: Giant test against Magpies