Emily Mannix (03rd May 2026)

Round 8 proudly supported Play4BCNA, with John Cain Arena turning into a sea of pink to help raise awareness for the Vixens’ charity partner, Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA).

 Sophie Garbin delivered a clinical opening quarter, finishing the game with 96% shooting accuracy while also registering five goal assists

Defensively, the Vixens’ ability to grind and contest shone through, led by Jo Weston who remains the competition’s number one rebounder. With a handful of positional changes introduced to disrupt the GIANTS’ flow, the Vixens stayed connected across the court and forced critical errors through sustained pressure and repeat efforts.

At half time, the scores were locked level, setting up a hard-fought second half where the Vixens’ discipline and willingness to win the “one-percenters” proved decisive.

Kate Moloney was named Player of the Match, finishing with 111 net points, 26 feeds and 15 goal assists.

The Vixens now turn their attention to next week’s Mother’s Day Heritage Round clash, with Captain Kate Moloney on track to play her 200th SSN game when Melbourne hosts the Queensland Firebirds at John Cain Arena next Sunday.

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