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Thunderbirds suffer shock Super Netball loss to Giants

Thunderbirds suffer shock Super Netball loss to Giants

The Advertiser03-05-2025
The Adelaide Thunderbirds' pursuit of a Super Netball title three-peat is on shaky ground after losing Shamera Sterling-Humphrey for the season and suffering a 64-63 loss to the Giants at Ken Rosewall Arena.
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"Leek didn't do much today (at training). He was a bit sore, so we'll assess that again with our medicos," Kingsley said on Wednesday. "He probably looks unlikely to play at this stage, I would think. "It's going to be a really difficult decision, and a difficult match committee that we're going to have. "Some unlucky guys are going to miss out." As contract negotiations continue, Kingsley could only praise the young star's attitude amid growing interest. "His decision will be his decision," Kingsley said. "We hope he stays. We know there's a lot of interest in him, and he's going to be a really good player, we know that. "He's handling it extremely well. I haven't noticed a change in behaviour at all. "He's head down, bum up, getting to work, making sure he prepares really well and then performing well. "Maybe in private time, it's different, but certainly when he presents at the club, that's what I see." GWS coach Adam Kingsley has made it clear he wants emerging star Leek Aleer to stay, but understands the decision is out of their hands. A sore Aleer is likely to make way for Sam Taylor in this week's Sydney derby as speculation grows around the young defender's playing future. Off-contract at season's end, Aleer has been heavily linked with a move to St Kilda. The 23-year-old has struggled to crack into a stacked Giants defence - boasting the likes of Lachie Whitfield, Lachie Ash and Jack Buckley - since being drafted with pick No.15 in 2021. He has only played 20 games so far. An injury to Taylor opened the door for Aleer to return to the side in round 11, and he has held onto his spot since. But with Taylor passed fit for Friday night and Aleer managing soreness, coach Kingsley admits the fourth-year Giant is unlikely to retain his spot. Aleer will be one of three changes, with star duo Josh Kelly and Jesse Hogan also available after being rested last week. 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Giants want young gun to stay amid Victorian interest
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GWS coach Adam Kingsley has made it clear he wants emerging star Leek Aleer to stay, but understands the decision is out of their hands. A sore Aleer is likely to make way for Sam Taylor in this week's Sydney derby as speculation grows around the young defender's playing future. Off-contract at season's end, Aleer has been heavily linked with a move to St Kilda. The 23-year-old has struggled to crack into a stacked Giants defence - boasting the likes of Lachie Whitfield, Lachie Ash and Jack Buckley - since being drafted with pick No.15 in 2021. He has only played 20 games so far. An injury to Taylor opened the door for Aleer to return to the side in round 11, and he has held onto his spot since. But with Taylor passed fit for Friday night and Aleer managing soreness, coach Kingsley admits the fourth-year Giant is unlikely to retain his spot. Aleer will be one of three changes, with star duo Josh Kelly and Jesse Hogan also available after being rested last week. "Leek didn't do much today (at training). He was a bit sore, so we'll assess that again with our medicos," Kingsley said on Wednesday. "He probably looks unlikely to play at this stage, I would think. "It's going to be a really difficult decision, and a difficult match committee that we're going to have. "Some unlucky guys are going to miss out." As contract negotiations continue, Kingsley could only praise the young star's attitude amid growing interest. "His decision will be his decision," Kingsley said. "We hope he stays. We know there's a lot of interest in him, and he's going to be a really good player, we know that. "He's handling it extremely well. I haven't noticed a change in behaviour at all. "He's head down, bum up, getting to work, making sure he prepares really well and then performing well. "Maybe in private time, it's different, but certainly when he presents at the club, that's what I see."

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