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The secrets of the Vixens' and Watson's success

Liz Watson is rated by Liz Ellis as the best wing attack in the comp this season.

The first of just two losses this season for the Melbourne Vixens on their way to the minor premiership became a critical signpost in the pursuit of the Super Netball championship now within sight. It was round two, away, against the Sunshine Coast Lightning, and a six-goal defeat that vice-captain Liz Watson regards as the catalyst for much of what has followed.

Robinson hoping to have the Giants' number

Madi Robinson of the Magpies in action

The only numbers that concern Madi Robinson on Super Netball's inaugural semi-final weekend are the scoreboard digits she hopes will be sufficient to extend the Magpies' season for at least another week.

Consistently consistent, Vixens the team to beat

The Vixens are a well-oiled machine, consistently.

They consistently score more goals than anyone else. They consistently score more goals from their centre pass. They consistently punish teams who cough up possession. But can they win the Championship?

Layton loud and proud

Diamond captain and Magpies star Sharni Layton

Let's start with a hypothetical: what would happen if Sharni Layton played against herself? "Oh my God. One of me would die," says the Magpies defender. "It's true. Because I'm that competitive and I'm not giving a crap and the other me's not giving a crap. Like, shit could get real."