2010 Adelaide Thunderbirds season

The 2010 Adelaide Thunderbirds season saw Adelaide Thunderbirds compete in the 2010 ANZ Championship. After winning nine games, Thunderbirds finished second, behind New South Wales Swifts, during the regular season. However, after defeating Swifts in the major semi-final, Thunderbirds defeated Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic 52–42 in the grand final to win their third premiership.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7] The 2010 season was the last season that Thunderbirds played in black, white, teal and silver, the colours of their sponsors, Port Adelaide Football Club. Ahead of the 2011 season, Thunderbirds announced they were changing their team colours to pink.[8][9][10]

Adelaide Thunderbirds
2010 season
Head coachJane Woodlands-Thompson
Asst. coachesLisa Alexander
Judy Greenwood
ManagerCatherine Foreman
Co-captainsNatalie von Bertouch
Mo'onia Gerrard
Vice-captainSharni Layton
Main venueETSA Park
Season results
Wins–losses11–4
Regular season2nd
Finals placing1st
Team colours
Team colours
Team colours
Adelaide Thunderbirds seasons

Players

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Player movements

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Summary of 2010 player movements
  Gains   Losses

Sources:[2]

2010 roster

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2010 Adelaide Thunderbirds roster
Players Coaching staff
Nat. Name Position(s) DoB Height
  Emily Beaton C, WA (1987-04-09)9 April 1987 (aged 22) 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
  Georgia Beaton GD, WD (1990-06-22)22 June 1990 (aged 19) 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
  Erin Bell GA, WA, GS (1985-10-26)26 October 1985 (aged 24) 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
  Carla Borrego GA, GS (1983-11-11)11 November 1983 (aged 26) 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
  Natalie von Bertouch (c) C, WA, WD (1982-12-16)16 December 1982 (aged 27) 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
  Kate Beveridge GS, GA, WA (1985-07-25)25 July 1985 (aged 24) 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
  Mo'onia Gerrard (vc) GD, WD (1980-11-15)15 November 1980 (aged 29) 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
  Edwina Gosse
  Jasmine Keene GS, GA (1987-01-14)14 January 1987 (aged 23) 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)
  Sharni Layton (vc) GK, GD, WD (1988-01-06)6 January 1988 (aged 22) 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
  Geva Mentor GK, GD, WD (1984-09-17)17 September 1984 (aged 25) 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)
  Melissa Rowland GA, GS (1989-05-18)18 May 1989 (aged 20) 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
  Beth Shimmin (TRP) (1987-03-18)18 March 1987 (aged 23) 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
  Kate Shimmin GK, GD (1992-02-13)13 February 1992 (aged 18) 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
  Joanna Sutton   WD, C (1986-07-13)13 July 1986 (aged 23) 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
  Sheree Wingard WA, C (1988-08-18)18 August 1988 (aged 21) 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Head coach
  •   Jane Woodlands-Thompson
Assistant coaches

Manager:
Catherine Foreman
Physiotherapist:
Julie Knights
Fiona Black
Strength and conditioning:
Brenton Hay
Natalie Wilson
Performance Analyst:
Catherine Foreman
Doctor:
Roger Oakeshott
Sport Psychologist:
Gary Haseldine
Guest Coaches:
Vicki Wilson
Jenny Borlase


Notes
  • (c) – Captain
  • (cc) – Co-captain
  • (vc) – Vice-captain
  •   – Injury / maternity leave
  • (TRP) – Temporary Replacement Player

Source:[2][18]

Notes

Regular season

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After winning nine games, Thunderbirds finished second, behind New South Wales Swifts, during the regular season. One of the highlights of Thunderbirds' season came in the Round 5 away match against Central Pulse when they achieved a 35-goal winning margin, a club and league record win. Carla Borrego also equalled Romelda Aiken's record for most goals scored in an ANZ Championship match.[2][20][21]

Fixtures and results

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Round 1
Saturday 20 March Northern Mystics 55 – 52 Adelaide Thunderbirds Trusts Stadium  
14:20 (UTC+13) Cathrine Latu   30/32 (94%)
Maria Tutaia   25/30 (83%)
Report
Stats
Erin Bell   3/5 (60%)
Kate Beveridge   9/14 (64%)
Carla Borrego   40/48 (83%)
Umpires: Liz Boon, Mandy Nottingham, Bobbi Brown
Round 2
Saturday 27 March Adelaide Thunderbirds 38 – 45 New South Wales Swifts ETSA Park  
13:50 (UTC+10:30) Erin Bell   3/3 (100%)
Kate Beveridge   5/8 (63%)
Carla Borrego   30/39 (77%)
Stats Catherine Cox   26/38 (68%)
Susan Pratley   19/26 (73%)
Round 3
Sunday 4 April Queensland Firebirds 40 – 41 Adelaide Thunderbirds Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre  
14:50 (UTC+10) Romelda Aiken   32/41 (78%)
Natalie Medhurst   8/15 (53%)
Report
Stats
Kate Beveridge   9/14 (64%)
Carla Borrego   32/35 (91%)
Round 4
Sunday 11 April Adelaide Thunderbirds 53 – 36 Southern Steel ETSA Park  
14:20 (UTC+9:30) Kate Beveridge   16/24 (67%)
Carla Borrego   37/45 (82%)
Report
Stats
Megan Dehn   7/13 (54%)
Julianna Naoupu   1/1 (100%)
Daneka Wipiiti   28/34 (82%)
Round 5
Saturday 17 April Central Pulse 40 – 75 Adelaide Thunderbirds TSB Bank Arena  
14:20 (UTC+12) Jane Altschwager   25/32 (78%)
Paula Griffin   15/21 (71%)
Report
Stats
Kate Beveridge   16/19 (84%)
Carla Borrego   58/59 (98%)
Jasmine Keene   1/1 (100%)
Round 6
Monday 26 April West Coast Fever 37 – 57 Adelaide Thunderbirds Challenge Stadium  
18:05 (UTC+8) Caitlin Bassett   18/24 (75%)
Janelle Lawson   3/6 (50%)
Ashleigh Neal   2/4 (50%)
Shoard   14/23 (61%)
Report
Stats
Kate Beveridge   15/22 (68%)
Carla Borrego   42/46 (91%)
Round 7

Adelaide Thunderbirds received a bye.

Round 8
Sunday 9 May New South Wales Swifts 60 – 44 Adelaide Thunderbirds Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre  
14:50 (UTC+10) Catherine Cox   36/44 (82%)
Susan Pratley   24/34 (71%)
Report
Stats
Erin Bell   7/10 (70%)
Kate Beveridge   8/12 (67%)
Carla Borrego   29/38 (76%)
Round 9
Sunday 16 May Adelaide Thunderbirds 58 – 47 Melbourne Vixens ETSA Park  
14:20 (UTC+9:30) Kate Beveridge   15/21 (71%)
Carla Borrego   43/50 (86%)
Report
Stats
Sharelle McMahon   21/30 (70%)
Caitlin Thwaites   26/33 (79%)
Round 10
Sunday 23 May Adelaide Thunderbirds 53 – 51 Queensland Firebirds ETSA Park  
14:20 (UTC+9:30) Kate Beveridge   15/20 (75%)
Carla Borrego   38/41 (93%)
Report
Stats
Romelda Aiken   32/39 (82%)
Natalie Medhurst   19/27 (70%)
Round 11
Sunday 30 May Adelaide Thunderbirds 58 – 34 Canterbury Tactix ETSA Park  
14:20 (UTC+9:30) Erin Bell   5/5 (100%)
Kate Beveridge   15/21 (71%)
Carla Borrego   38/45 (84%)
Stats Ellen Halpenny   21/31 (68%)
Anna Thompson   13/17 (76%)
Round 12
Sunday 6 June Melbourne Vixens 43 – 54 Adelaide Thunderbirds Hisense Arena  
14:50 (UTC+10) Tegan Caldwell   13/17 (76%)
Kathleen Knott   5/6 (83%)
Sharelle McMahon   21/25 (84%)
Caitlin Thwaites   4/5 (80%)
Stats Kate Beveridge   12/16 (75%)
Carla Borrego   42/48 (88%)
Round 13
Sunday 13 June Adelaide Thunderbirds 54 – 45 West Coast Fever Adelaide Arena  
14:20 (UTC+9:30) Erin Bell   8/12 (67%)
Kate Beveridge   4/6 (67%)
Carla Borrego   42/57 (74%)
Stats Caitlin Bassett   26/36 (72%)
Janelle Lawson   1/1 (100%)
Leah Shoard   18/21 (86%)
Round 14
Saturday 19 June Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic 53 – 44 Adelaide Thunderbirds Energy Events Centre  
14:20 (UTC+12) Jodi Brown   16/17 (94%)
Irene van Dyk   37/43 (86%)
Stats Erin Bell   7/9 (78%)
Kate Beveridge   11/17 (65%)
Carla Borrego   26/31 (84%)

Sources:[1][22]

Final table

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Pos Team Pld W L GF GA GD G% Pts
1   New South Wales Swifts 13 13 0 704 570 134 123.51 26
2   Adelaide Thunderbirds 13 9 4 681 586 95 116.21 18
3   Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic 13 9 4 682 626 56 108.95 18
4   Southern Steel 13 8 5 644 597 47 107.87 16
5   Queensland Firebirds 13 7 6 717 629 88 113.99 14
6   Northern Mystics 13 7 6 696 702 -6 99.15 14
7   Melbourne Vixens 13 6 7 651 680 -29 95.74 12
8   West Coast Fever 13 4 9 679 718 -39 94.57 8
9   Central Pulse 13 1 12 594 742 -148 80.05 2
10   Canterbury Tactix 13 1 12 571 769 -198 74.25 2
Updated 28 February 2021

  Qualified for Major semi-final
  Qualified for Minor semi-final

  • Pld = Games played
  • W = Win (2 points)
  • L = Loss (0 points)
  • GF = Goals For
  • GA = Goals Against
  • GD = Goals Difference (= GFGA)
  • G% = Goal percentage (= 100 × GF/GA)
  • Pts = Points

Source:[23]


Playoffs

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SemifinalsPreliminary finalGrand final
27 June – Sydney11 July – Adelaide
New South Wales Swifts38Adelaide Thunderbirds52
Adelaide Thunderbirds524 July – NewcastleWaikato Bay of Plenty Magic42
New South Wales Swifts49
28 June – AucklandWaikato Bay of Plenty Magic54
Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic50
Southern Steel42

Major semi-final

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Sunday 27 June
14:50 (UTC+10)

Stats
New South Wales Swifts 38–52 Adelaide Thunderbirds    Acer Arena
Attendance: 6,928[24]
Scoring by quarter: 10-14, 8-17, 9-14, 11-7
Susan Pratley   22/31 (71%)
Catherine Cox   9/16 (56%)
Amorette Wild   7/8 (88%)
Carla Borrego   37/43 (86%)
Erin Bell   12/16 (75%)
Kate Beveridge   2/2 (100%)
Jasmine Keene   1/1 (100%)

Sources:[18][25]


Minor semi-final

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Monday 28 June
19:20 (UTC+12)

Stats
Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic 50–42 Southern Steel    Vector Arena
Umpires: Sharon Kelly (Australia), Mandy Nottingham (New Zealand)
Scoring by quarter: 16-8, 8-13, 14-11, 12-10
Irene van Dyk   41/46 (89%)
Jodi Brown   9/11 (82%)
Megan Dehn   24/25 (96%)
Daneka Wipiiti   11/17 (65%)
Julianna Naoupu   7/9 (78%)

Preliminary final

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Sunday 4 July
14:50 (UTC+10)

Stats
New South Wales Swifts 49–54 Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic    Newcastle Entertainment Centre
Umpires: Sharon Kelly (Australia), Mandy Nottingham (New Zealand)
Scoring by quarter: 11-12, 9-17, 12-13, 17-12
Catherine Cox   32/38 (84%)
Susan Pratley   17/21 (81%)
Irene van Dyk   43/44 (98%)
Jodi Brown   11/13 (85%)

Sources:[26][27][28][29]


Grand final

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Sunday 11 July
14:30 (UTC+9:30)

Stats
Adelaide Thunderbirds 52–42 Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic    Adelaide Entertainment Centre
Attendance: 9,300
Umpires: Sharon Kelly (Australia), Mandy Nottingham (New Zealand)
Scoring by quarter: 15-8, 13-13, 11-8, 13-13
Carla Borrego   40/46 (87%)
Erin Bell   12/19 (63%)
Irene van Dyk   30/33 (91%)
Jodi Brown   12/16 (75%)

Sources:[4][5]


Major semi-final

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Sunday 27 June
14:50 (UTC+10)

Stats
New South Wales Swifts 38–52 Adelaide Thunderbirds    Acer Arena
Attendance: 6,928[30]
Scoring by quarter: 10-14, 8-17, 9-14, 11-7
Susan Pratley   22/31 (71%)
Catherine Cox   9/16 (56%)
Amorette Wild   7/8 (88%)
Carla Borrego   37/43 (86%)
Erin Bell   12/16 (75%)
Kate Beveridge   2/2 (100%)
Jasmine Keene   1/1 (100%)

Sources:[18][25]


Grand final

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Sunday 11 July
14:30 (UTC+9:30)

Stats
Adelaide Thunderbirds 52–42 Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic    Adelaide Entertainment Centre
Attendance: 9,300
Umpires: Sharon Kelly (Australia), Mandy Nottingham (New Zealand)
Scoring by quarter: 15-8, 13-13, 11-8, 13-13
Carla Borrego   40/46 (87%)
Erin Bell   12/19 (63%)
Irene van Dyk   30/33 (91%)
Jodi Brown   12/16 (75%)

Sources:[4][5]

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Award winners

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Thunderbirds awards

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Award Winner
Thunderbirds MVP Natalie von Bertouch
The Advertiser Player of the Year Natalie von Bertouch
Tanya Denver Medal Natalie von Bertouch/Carla Borrego
Thunderbirds Players Player Natalie von Bertouch

ANZ Championship awards

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Award Winner
ANZ Championship Grand Final MVP[4][5] Geva Mentor
Best Young Player Award[19][31][32] Sharni Layton

Australian Netball Awards

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Award Winner
Liz Ellis Diamond[33] Natalie von Bertouch
Australian ANZ Championship Player of the Year Natalie von Bertouch
Australian ANZ Championship Coach of the Year Jane Woodlands-Thompson

Sources:[2][3][34]

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