Another exciting instalment of the Team Girls Cup wrapped up last weekend at Sydney’s Ken Rosewell Arena. In front of their home crowd, the NSW Swifts were crowned champions after defeating the Melbourne Vixens by one goal in a thrilling grand final. 

The three-day tournament was a chance to see all eight teams and their extended bench before the Super Netball season officially starts on April 13th; with 12 of the 16 games decided by four goals or less, it was one of the best pre-season tournaments yet, and an exciting introduction to the 2024 season. 

The reigning premiers are sitting pretty on top of the ladder and Giants have their first win for 2023.

Through their Easter induced chocolate comas, Kate and Britt discuss the big topics from round four.

Do the Lightning have the bench to win grinding battles?

Do the Thunderbirds believe they are a grand-final team?

Did the timing of Bec Bulley’s Fox Netball interview cost the Firebirds the game?

And did the Swifts implode due to the gamesmanship of Dan Ryan and the physicality of Fever?

Many hoped that at least one New Zealand team would join Super Netball for 2027. With a new broadcast deal on the horizon the league put out an expression of interest, hoping to expand and add two new sides to the competition. Sadly, reports across the ditch say it is not a financially viable option for the kiwis.

We unpack this disappointing news before we analyse the games from round four. There was a really mixed bag of results over the Easter long weekend, with margins ranging from seven to as many as 23 goals.