Vixens Complete the Fairytale Finish for Their Departing Coach, Winning by a Single Goal

Vixens upset Fever in Super Netball final thriller

Melbourne Vixens have sent veteran coach Simone McKinnis out a winner, upsetting the West Coast Fever 59-58 to take out their first Super Netball title in five years.

Vixens complete the fairytale finish for their departing coach, winning by a single goal

The Vixens achieved the unthinkable and won the Super Netball competition from fourth on the ladder.

Nothing but Vixens' best will challenge Fever in Super Netball grand final

West Coast will start the Super Netball grand final as favourites but the Melbourne Vixens are battle-hardened after scrapping through to the title match.

Record streak means nothing in grand final says Ryan

West Coast Fever coach Dan Ryan has spoken of the need to get off to a good start in Saturday night’s Super Netball grand final and take the sting out of a record crowd at Rod Laver Arena.

Fairytale finish for Vixens

By Charlie McKay Melbourne Vixens have been crowned 2025 Suncorp Super Netball Champions after downing West Coast Fever 59-58 at a sold-out Rod Laver Arena. The win marks a perfect ending for coach Simone McKinnis, who will depart the club after 13 years at the helm. McKinnis led her side to glory after a shaky start to the season when many had written them off.

Super Netball Grand Final LIVE: Melbourne Vixens take on West Coast Fever

Fresh off an exhilarating preliminary final comeback, the Melbourne Vixens will face West Coast Fever in front of a sold-out Rod Laver Arena and fight for the grand final title.