About Adelaide Thunderbirds Netball Team
The Adelaide Thunderbirds are a club with a strong legacy of achievements, boasting five premierships since their establishment in 1997.
In 2023, the Thunderbirds left a significant imprint by clinching the Suncorp Super Netball championship in an overtime thriller.
| Year Established | 1997 |
| Premierships | 1998; 1999; 2010; 2013; 2023 |
| Home Stadiums | Netball SA Stadium and Adelaide Entertainment Centre |
| Official Colours | Pink, Black, White and Silver |
| 2023 Final Placing | Premiers |
| Coach | Tania Obst |
| Assistant Coach | Cathy Fellows |
Team List 2023
| Player | Position |
|---|---|
| Lucy Austin | GS, GA |
| Eleanor Cardwell | GA, GS |
| Tippah Dwan | GA, GS |
| Matilda Garrett | GD, GK |
| Georgie Horjus | WA, GA |
| Maisie Nankivell | C, WA |
| Hannah Petty | WD, C |
| Shamera Sterling | GK, GD |
| Tayla Williams | C, WD, WA |
| Latanya Wilson | GD, WD, GK |
ADELAIDE THUNDERBIRDS TRAINING PARTNERS
| Player | Position |
|---|---|
| Chelsea Blackman | GD, GK |
| Sophie Casey | C, WD |
| Lauren Frew | GS, GA |
| Jessie Grenvold | GK |
| Tyler Orr | C, WD |
Adelaide Thunderbirds Stats for 2023
NISSAN NET POINTS – Adelaide Thunderbirds
| Rank | Player | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shamera Sterling | 1472 |
| 2 | Georgie Horjus | 1018.5 |
| 3 | Tayla Williams | 793 |
| 4 | Latanya Wilson | 784 |
| 5 | Eleanor Cardwell | 763 |
GOALS – Thunderbirds
| Rank | Player | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eleanor Cardwell | 488 |
| 2 | Tippah Dwan | 153 |
| 3 | Lucy Austin | 133 |
| 4 | Georgie Horjus | 22 |
| 5 | Chelsea Blackman | 0 |
GOAL ATTEMPTS – Adelaide Thunderbirds
| Rank | Player | Attempts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eleanor Cardwell | 562 |
| 2 | Tippah Dwan | 192 |
| 3 | Lucy Austin | 161 |
| 4 | Georgie Horjus | 32 |
| 5 | Chelsea Blackman | 0 |
SUPER SHOTS – Thunderbirds
| Rank | Player | Super Shots |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eleanor Cardwell | 61 |
| 2 | Lucy Austin | 11 |
| 3 | Tippah Dwan | 7 |
| 4 | Georgie Horjus | 4 |
| 5 | Chelsea Blackman | 0 |
REBOUNDS – OFFENSIVE – Adelaide Thunderbirds
| Rank | Player | Offensive Rebounds |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eleanor Cardwell | 18 |
| 2 | Lucy Austin | 9 |
| 3 | Tippah Dwan | 7 |
| 4 | Chelsea Blackman | 0 |
| 5 | Sophie Casey | 0 |
GOAL ASSISTS – Thunderbirds
| Rank | Player | Goal Assists |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgie Horjus | 271 |
| 2 | Tayla Williams | 172 |
| 3 | Tippah Dwan | 93 |
| 4 | Hannah Petty | 73 |
| 5 | Eleanor Cardwell | 57 |
CENTRE PASS RECEIVES – Thunderbirds
| Rank | Player | Centre Pass Receives |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgie Horjus | 305 |
| 2 | Tippah Dwan | 146 |
| 3 | Matilda Garrett | 88 |
| 4 | Eleanor Cardwell | 52 |
| 5 | Latanya Wilson | 52 |
REBOUNDS – DEFENSIVE – Thunderbirds
| Rank | Player | Defensive Rebounds |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shamera Sterling | 38 |
| 2 | Matilda Garrett | 10 |
| 3 | Latanya Wilson | 4 |
| 4 | Lucy Austin | 0 |
| 5 | Chelsea Blackman | 0 |
INTERCEPTS – Thunderbirds
| Rank | Player | Intercepts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shamera Sterling | 46 |
| 2 | Latanya Wilson | 30 |
| 3 | Matilda Garrett | 16 |
| 4 | Hannah Petty | 8 |
| 5 | Tayla Williams | 8 |
DEFLECTIONS – Thunderbirds
| Rank | Player | Deflections |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shamera Sterling | 118 |
| 2 | Latanya Wilson | 70 |
| 3 | Matilda Garrett | 41 |
| 4 | Tayla Williams | 31 |
| 5 | Eleanor Cardwell | 13 |
FEED WITH ATTEMPT – Thunderbirds
| Rank | Player | Feed with Attempt |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgie Horjus | 326 |
| 2 | Tayla Williams | 205 |
| 3 | Tippah Dwan | 105 |
| 4 | Hannah Petty | 92 |
| 5 | Eleanor Cardwell | 65 |
PICKUPS – Thunderbirds
| Rank | Player | Pickups |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tayla Williams | 36 |
| 2 | Shamera Sterling | 33 |
| 3 | Latanya Wilson | 30 |
| 4 | Georgie Horjus | 26 |
| 5 | Tippah Dwan | 21 |
