2008 Netball Superleague Grand Final
# 2008 Netball Superleague Grand Final

The 2008 Netball Superleague Grand Final featured Galleria Mavericks and Loughborough Lightning. Having played in both the 2006 and 2007 grand finals, this was Mavericks' third successive grand final appearance. It proved third time lucky for Mavericks who defeated Lightning 43–39.

Lightning were leading 21–14 at half time thanks to an outstanding shooting performance from 19-year-old Joanne Harten. However Mavericks, inspired by Louisa Brownfield and Karen Atkinson, subsequently began to create more shooting opportunities. Mavericks defence – Amanda Newton, Clare Elsley and Naomi Siddall – also played a vital part in a second half fight back. By the end of the third quarter, Mavericks had reduced Lightning's lead to 28–31. During the final quarter Mavericks drew level at 34–34, before pulling ahead by six goals thanks to clinical finishing from Brownfield and Michelle Hall. Harten scored four goals to help keep Lightning in touch before three goals from Brownfield secured the title for Mavericks.

## Match summary

| 5 April 2008 | Galleria Mavericks | 43–39 | Loughborough Lightning | K2 Leisure Centre | Sky Sports |
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| 5 April 2008 | Louisa Brownfield 33/38 (87%) ? Michelle Hall 9/11 (82%) Monique Wood 2/7 (29%) | | Joanne Harten 24/30 (80%) Alex Wood 11/17 (65%) Becky James 4/8 (50%) | K2 Leisure Centre | Sky Sports |

## Teams

| Head Coach: Maggie Jackson Assistant Coach: Kendra Slawinski Starting 7: GS Louisa Brownfield GA Monique Wood WA Karen Atkinson C Deb Jones WD Clare Elsley GD Amanda Newton GK Naomi Siddall (c) Substitutes: WA Ann Marie Muller GA Michelle Hall | Head Coach: Rosie Port Player coach: Olivia Murphy Starting 7: GS Joanne Harten GA Becky James WA Natasha Hampshire C Olivia Murphy WD Jade Clarke GD Verona Tomlin GK Hannah Reid Substitutes: GS Alex Wood WD Kara Luck |
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