2010 Adelaide Thunderbirds season explained

Year:2010
Team:Adelaide Thunderbirds
Head Coach:Jane Woodlands-Thompson
Asst Coaches:Lisa Alexander
Judy Greenwood
Manager:Catherine Foreman
Wins:11
Losses:4
Placing:2nd
Finals:1st
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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]

Players

Player movements

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Losses

2010 roster

Notes

Regular season

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] [19] [20]

Fixtures and results

Round 1
  • Round 2
  • Round 3
  • Round 4:
  • Round 5
  • Round 6
  • Round 7Adelaide Thunderbirds received a bye.
  • Round 8
  • Round 9
  • Round 10
  • Round 11
  • Round 12
  • Round 13
  • Round 14

    • Final table

    Playoffs

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    Major semi-final

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    Grand final

    Award winners

    Thunderbirds awards

    Award Winner
    Thunderbirds MVPNatalie von Bertouch
    The Advertiser Player of the YearNatalie von Bertouch
    Tanya Denver MedalNatalie von Bertouch/Carla Borrego
    Thunderbirds Players PlayerNatalie von Bertouch

    ANZ Championship awards

    Award Winner
    ANZ Championship Grand Final MVPGeva Mentor
    Best Young Player Award[21] [22] Sharni Layton

    Australian Netball Awards

    Award Winner
    Liz Ellis Diamond[23] Natalie von Bertouch
    Australian ANZ Championship Player of the YearNatalie von Bertouch
    Australian ANZ Championship Coach of the YearJane Woodlands-Thompson

    Notes and References

    1. Web site: ANZ Championship - 2010 Season Fixture. www.anz-championship.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20211025191438/http://www.anz-championship.com/matches/past-season_yr_2010.html. 25 October 2021. 23 February 2021.
    2. Web site: Annual Report 2010 – Netball SA. sa.netball.com.au. 29 June 2020.
    3. Web site: Netball Australia Annual Report 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029171008/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/netball-wp-assets/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/27094535/2010-Annual-Report.pdf. 29 October 2020. 28 June 2020 . Netball Australia.
    4. Web site: Thunderbirds claim victory. www.abc.net.au. 11 July 2010. 16 October 2020.
    5. Web site: Adelaide Thunderbirds (52) defeated Bay of Plenty Magic (42). womensportreport.com. 11 July 2010. 16 October 2020.
    6. Web site: Adelaide Thunderbirds – History. adelaidethunderbirds.com.au. 18 September 2020.
    7. News: Rollercoaster ride leads to championship trophy . www.pressreader.com. The Advertiser. 17 July 2010. 11 April 2021.
    8. Web site: National champions Adelaide Thunderbirds pretty in pink and loving it. www.adelaidenow.com.au. 7 February 2014. 17 October 2020.
    9. Web site: Netball team to wear Port Power colours. www.abc.net.au. 31 October 2007. 17 October 2020.
    10. Web site: Adelaide Thunderbirds Fly New Colours. glamadelaide.com.au. 16 November 2010. 17 October 2020.
    11. Web site: Williams to make netball return in ANZ champs. jamaica-gleaner.com. 24 November 2009. 13 November 2020.
    12. News: Thunderbirds Jamaican shooting star Carla Borrego . www.abc.net.au. 10 June 2010. 19 June 2010.
    13. Web site: Williams makes move to rejoin Sunshine Girls. jamaica-gleaner.com. 4 January 2010. 13 November 2020.
    14. Web site: 2009 AIS Netball Program . https://web.archive.org/web/20201009185133/https://www.clearinghouseforsport.gov.au/people/ais_alumni/netball/2009 . 9 October 2020 . 22 June 2020 . Clearinghouse for Sport . Australian Sports Commission.
    15. News: Former Aussie's chance to shine for the Pulse. www.stuff.co.nz. 12 September 2009. 13 September 2009.
    16. Web site: Altschwager ready to get Pulse racing. www.pressreader.com. The Dominion Post. 27 January 2010. 2 November 2020.
    17. Web site: Firebirds thrilled with Medhurst boost. www.abc.net.au. 3 November 2009. 23 February 2021.
    18. Web site: 2010 AIS Netball Program . https://web.archive.org/web/20190324184044/https://www.clearinghouseforsport.gov.au/people/ais_alumni/netball/2010 . 24 March 2019 . 17 August 2020 . Clearinghouse for Sport . Australian Sports Commission.
    19. Web site: Thunderbirds dominate dispirited Central Pulse. www.smh.com.au. 18 April 2010. 2 March 2021.
    20. Web site: Central Pulse beaten, battered beyond belief. www.stuff.co.nz. 19 April 2010. 2 March 2021.
    21. Web site: Layton wins 2010 MARS Red Best Young Player Award. www.anz-championship.com. 9 July 2010. 28 February 2021.
    22. Web site: Sharni Layton retires from all forms of netball. diamonds.netball.com.au. 18 July 2018. 14 December 2020.
    23. Web site: Von Bertouch wins Liz Ellis Diamond. www.smh.com.au. 27 November 2010. 20 April 2021.

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