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Thunderbirds Stun Swifts to Win First Super Netball Championship in Extra Time Thriller

  • The Adelaide Thunderbirds defeated the NSW Swifts 60-59 to claim their first Super Netball championship.
  • The match went into extra time, marking the first grand final in Super Netball history to do so.
  • Though the Thunderbirds led for most of the match, the Swifts took the lead in the final quarter before Adelaide came back to win in overtime.
  • The Thunderbirds were considered underdogs against the Swifts, who were heavy favorites.
  • The Thunderbirds' tenacious defense and composure under pressure enabled them to pull off the upset.
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