High-profile WA stars' heartwarming video messages to Fever
The side — who are on the greatest win streak of any club in West Australian history — will take on the Vixens in Melbourne on Saturday night for the Super Netball premiership.
A victory would mark the Fever's second ever flag and extend their hot streak to a staggering 14 straight wins.
Their success — led by the greatest netballer on the planet Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard — has WA at fever pitch, including some of the biggest names in the State who have sent in video messages of support.
Among them was West Coast Eagles captain Liam Duggan, who said he had no doubts the squad would bring home the trophy.
'Hey girls, congratulations on making your way to the final, all the best this weekend against the Vixens,' he said.
One of WA's top AFL stars Chad Warner, who plays for the Swans, said: 'I hope you do well, I hope you guys enjoy it, most importantly. We're all behind you ... cheering you on, so I hope you have a great one and get the 'W''.
Retired Docker and avid Fever fan Michael Walters said: 'Just want to wish all the girls in the grand final all the best.' Basil Zempilas gives his support. Credit: Unknown / Supplied
'We'll be watching, WA is right behind you, West Coast Fever ... let's go!'
Fremantle AFLW captain Ange Stannett also sent her well wishes.
'Your relentlessness all season is what's got you here and that's exactly why you'll make this moment,' she said.
'We're all right behind you.'
Her teammate Ash Brazill — a former Fever player herself— also got behind her old club, even bringing her three-year-old in for a cameo.
'You've had an unbelievable season, but this game is the one that matters,' Brazill said.
'The Brazill family will be cheering you along with the purple army.'
'Go Fever!' her daughter Frankie added. Sophie Devine shows her Fever support. Credit: Unknown / Supplied
Eagles AFLW captain Charlie Thomas said: 'Congrats Fever, we'll be cheering you on from the sidelines.'
West Coast Fever legend Natalie Medhurst also rallied behind her old side.
'Just wanting to wish you all the absolute best for the grand final against the Melbourne Vixens,' she said.
'What an opporunity to be able to run out there in front of a sell-out crowd — no matter where it is! Enjoy this moment, make the most of it, which i know you will, have each other's backs, make those big moments count and enjoy it.'
AFL great and The West columnist Danielle Laidley — who has also been a mentor for Fever coach Dan Ryan — said: 'Good luck in the grand final, you've been practicing for this all year.'
'Enjoy, stay fierce, calm and have a wonderful experience, go the Fever.'
They may not agree on much, but Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti and Liberal leader Basil Zempilas are seemingly united as part of the green army.
'We know you can do it, WA is right behind you,' Saffioti, who is also Sports Minister, said in her video. Charlie Thomas cheers the Fever on. Credit: Unknown / Supplied
Zempilas said: 'You've been the best team all year, 13 in-a-row! One more against the Vixens on Saturday night and bring that trophy home.'
West Australian cricket legends Justin Langer also got behind the squad, labelling them an 'inspiration' to the State.
'Hope it's a great game, hope it's a great final, keep inspiring everyone, keep entertaining,' he said.
Fellow cricket great Mitchell Johnson, who wrote his The Sunday Times column last week on his love for the Fever, encouraged the side to go hard for the win.
'This is why we play sports to be in these big moments,' he said.
'Go out there, keep trusting each other, do the hard work, back each other right up, get in a scrap if you have to, enjoy the moment, bring home that trophy.'
Scorchers superstar Ashton Agar said the 13 game streak was 'ridiculous' while his teammate Matt Kelly stated he couldn't wait to watch the final.
Fellow Scorchers Ebony Hoskin and Sophie Devine praised the squad's outstanding season. Ashton Agar shows his support. Credit: Unknown / Supplied
'Have fun and enjoy the occasion,' said Devine.
Perth Glory captain and Soccerroo Adam Taggart said: 'We're looking forward to seeing you guys bring the trophy home this weekend, all the best!'
Western Force star Carlo Tizzano said the Fever had 'absolutely killed it.'
'So proud of how you guys have represented WA, go out and win this grand final,' he said.
Fellow Force player Michaela Leonard — the ex-roommate of Fever captain Jess Anstiss — also wished the side good luck, encouraging them to keep doing WA proud. Ash Brazill. Credit: Unknown / Supplied
Wildcats veteran Jesse Wagstaff said: 'Just wanted to wish the mighty Fever good luck in this week's big GF! The fam and I will be watching and no doubt you'll do Western Australia proud!'
West Coast take on the Vixens at Rod Laver Arena at 5.30pm on Saturday.
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