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Four Time Netball Super League Champions 2022, 2019, 2014 & 2012. Home of elite netball in the North West - finding and nurturing future stars of netballโก
North West England
Joined May 2009
On Sunday 16th March, we're kicking off the launch of the new @NetballSL with a game that's already being dubbed THE game of the season! ๐๐ค. ๐๐ฃ๐ฉ๐ง๐ค๐๐ช๐๐๐ฃ๐ @ao ๐๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ก๐ก ๐๐๐ฃ๐๐๐๐จ๐ฉ๐๐ง ๐๐๐ซ๐ 2โฃ0โฃ2โฃ5โฃ. Get your tickets today:.@Fanbase_clubs =
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Thunder players will wear the club's new dress design for the first time tonight. It is printed with 22 bees, in honour of those who lost their lives in the @ManchesterArena terror attack. ๐ #andthebeesstillbuzz
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Weโd welcome you Harry! Come join the reigning champions ๐ @Harry_Styles #netball #harrrystyles.
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Manchester Thunder are the 2019 Vitality Netball Superleague Champions. What a game. What a final. What a season.
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As @thundernetball's worst kept secret (thanks @traceynev ๐) we welcome #SouthAfrican netball super shooter #LenizePotgieter for @netballsl 2023 ๐ฟ๐ฆ.With @ECardwell11 & @_Joycemvula going international, we can't wait to see Lenize in the circleโญ.Read more.
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Our captain @ljmalcolm1 has been offered a new opportunity overseas that, after 10 years in the @NetballSL & 4 Superleague trophies, she couldnโt turn the chance down ๐คฉ .Whilst gutted she's leaving, we couldn't be more excited for her new adventure. โ๏ธ
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Our incredible @ECardwell11 will be leaving for an exciting opportunity #abroad โ๏ธ. We feel so proud to have watched her grow and wish her every success at the @birminghamcg22 #Commonwealthgames2022 & in her new adventures ๐คฉ
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The final piece in our jigsaw ๐งฉ for our @NetballSL 2โฃ0โฃ2โฃ4โฃ campaign is no other than @Netball_SA shooter Elmerรจ van der Berg ๐คฉ. Welcome to the #ThunderFamily ๐๐ค. Standing at 191cm tall (6'3") Elmerรจ comes off the back of some impressive performances in Cape Town at the
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It's 12pm. you know what that means!. We can't start a @NetballSL signing window without a leader, and we're excited to announce that @kjgreigy is not only returning as Head Coach for the 2โฃ0โฃ2โฃ4โฃ season, but is also stepping up to become our Franchise Director ๐. Karen has
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WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS @NetballSL 2022. Undefeated season winners. Head over to our @instagram for more
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We're delighted to announce the return of dynamic wing defence and centre @16_taylorr for the 2โฃ0โฃ2โฃ4โฃ season๐คฉ. Following her amazing performance last season, Taylor shined as a player, making 17 appearances for us in the @NetballSL and helping to bring energy and strength to
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โHEโS A RED, HEโS A RED, GARY NEVILLE, HEโS A REDโ but did you know Gary is also, Black and Yellow ๐ค๐. Thank you @GNev2 ๐ค๐๐. #garyneville #skysport #skysportsnews #manchesterthunder #thundernetball #thunderfamily #netball #netballsuperleague #skysportsnetball #fanksmedia
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A massive #congratulations to the superstar that is Lenize Potgieter for your #wedding on Saturday ๐ฐโโ๐คตโโ๏ธ๐. You both looked stunning and we hope you have a lifetime of happiness together ๐๐๐ค
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Introducing. @NetballSL Superleague's first EVER paranetball team, in partnership with @vimto ๐คฏ๐. The 3 year partnership with soft drinks business Nichols PLC, will aim to make a real difference to the lives of #deaf & #disabled young people through the power of netball.๐๐ค
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It's a new week, and we can't wait to announce our ๐ @EnglandNetball powerhouse centre-court player!. Our Thunder detectives have been in full force decrypting our text message, and we're excited to announce the arrival of @imoallison in to our 2โฃ0โฃ2โฃ4โฃ @NetballSL squad ๐คฉ
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Look who's back. back again ๐. @ljmalcolm1 returns back to Manchester Thunder in her new role as Technical Support Coach for our @NetballSL squad and Head of Pathways for the 2024 season โก๏ธ. As a player who has always been impactful on and off the court, helping
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๐ข It's the day you've all been waiting for ๐ข. The one, the only seasoned @thundernetball & @EnglandNetball coach @traceynev MBE will joining us again as our Performance Operations Director! ๐. More info can be found here: Welcome back Tracey! ๐๐ค
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Our @Netball_SA stalwart Shadine van der Merwe is back for her 3โฃrd @NetballSL season in yellow and black! ๐คฉ. As a key member of the Thunder defensive unit, Shadine is the final signing in a defence full of experience alongside @KerryAlmond, @EllaBowen123 and @josiehuckle ๐ช
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Our @ShadineVDM is BACK for 2023 ๐ฅ.After a summer of playing @birminghamcg22 & the African #WorldCupQualifiers, the international superstar is back for another season, joining fellow #SouthAfrican #LenizePotgieter as her bookend ๐
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In a meteoric rise, 16-year-old @PathwayThunder shooting star Anya Williams caught the attention of @kjgreigy following eye-catching performances for @EnglandNetball in the 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games. Since winning a bronze medal in Trinidad & Tobago, Anya has put pen to paper
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Thank you @Iona_Christian_ for your hard work and dedication last season ๐ช. It's amazing to hear your news and we wish you the very best in your new adventure ๐ถ๐๐ค
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Our #Malawi Queen @_Joycemvula is leaving for new adventures overseas after spending 6 seasons at Manchester Thunder! โจ . We wish you all the luck in the world Joyce and will hopefully see you at @birminghamcg22 #CommonwealthGames ๐ฒ๐ผ. Read more here:.
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Our first signing for the 20223 @NetballSL season so we're starting BIG ๐คฏ. Welcoming @PathwayThunder star Wing Defence & Centre @16_taylorr who, in the '22 season, was smashing it at @SirensNetball ๐. Read more here ๐
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The #ThunderFamily is extending! โก. We are delighted to announce that three-time Superleague champion & legendary Thunder shooter Kathryn Turner is expecting her first child in February 2021. ๐คฐ. Congratulations to Kathryn and her husband Tom, we wish you all the best ๐๐ค๐
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๐ฐ Manchester Thunder can confirm @Netball_SA star Lenize Potgieter has been released from her contract under medical grounds ๐. Following stints in New Zealand and Australia, Lenize enjoyed a season back in the @NetballSL leading Thunder to the play-offs, boasting the second
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O Captain! My Captain! @EnglandNetball co-captain @nataliesymone has re-signed for the @NetballSL 2โฃ0โฃ2โฃ4โฃ with Thunder ๐คฉ. With inspiring leadership skills and unrivalled ability on the ball, Natโs return is a huge bolster to our mid-court, as she joins England team-mates
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We are proud to announce that Manchester Thunder and @ManMetUni are to join forces in a ground-breaking partnership to study the effect of hormones on performance, injury and recovery, which will bring sport researchers and elite women athletes together.
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How exciting is this! ๐คฉ.
Weโre so excited to welcome versatile GA/GS @ECardwell11 for 2023!!๐๐น๐ READ: #fiercetogether
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Well, how incredible was that #ThunderFamily. Thunder fought and fought, unphased by the pressure, unphased by the crowd, unphased by Wasps. FINAL SCORE: 57-52
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๐ฅ Our latest signing is. ๐ฅ.@AmyJcarter6 .Carter's ability to play C & WD made her integral to Thunder mid-court squad๐.In pre-season 2022 @NetballSL, Carter ruptured her ACL, ruling her out for the season but thankfully, Carter is now BACK๐.#thunderhomecoming #vnsl2023
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We're here at Thunder fan Acacia's home with the @SkyNetball cameras. Brave girl as she talks about her injuries
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We would like to say a massive #congratulations to our captain @emdovey91 for her #pregnancy news ๐คฐ and also on her big decision to officially hang up her netball dress and retire from #netball ๐๐ค๐.
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๐จ Breaking news ๐จ.6 players are out for tomorrow's game against @celtic_dragons ๐.As a result, @kjgreigy, @traceynev and @GabsT70 will be on the bench to be called upon if needed. ๐
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What an amazing end to a game!!.Final score:.๐ฉ๏ธ67-64โก
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Welcome home to the final piece of the 2023 puzzle. @nataliesymone!๐ .#Roses captain, @nataliesymone has put pen to paper to re-sign for @thundernetball after starring in an incredible championship winning, undefeated @netballsl season on her return to the #blackandyellows ๐๐ค
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We are pleased to announce that @josiehuckle will be taking the 12th spot in the team ๐. This is following @YasminRoebuck's injury, ruling her out for the rest of the @NetballSL season.๐
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We are so excited to tell you that we will be LIVE STREAMING today's game with @pulse_netball! ๐.Simply follow the below link and you will be able to follow the game LIVE from 3pm. ๐ฅ ๐ฅ
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Our #ThunderFamily is full of amazing #NHSHeroes. Here's Dr @cohanlon9 hard at work today on the frontline against Coronavirus in Northern Ireland. Thank you Caroline and thank you to every key worker putting others first in this battle. #AlwaysWithYou
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Welcome Home @Iona_Christian_!.#Versatile mid-courter & @NetballScotland star @Iona_Christian_ is returning back to #Thunder ๐ .Having started her netball journey at @PathwayThunder, she moved away to uni & played for @SevernStars then @waspsnetball for the past 3 seasons.๐
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After an impressive debut season at Thunder, defender @josiehuckle has proved she's a keeper and been rewarded with a contract for the 2โฃ0โฃ2โฃ4โฃ season ๐
. The ex-Wasps goal keeper quickly cemented her place in the starting seven, and became an integral part of our defensive unit,
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FT: THUNDER TAKE THE WIN 53-42 . What a victory!
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What a way to start the weekend with the announcement of @AmyJcarter6 in the @NetballSL 2โฃ0โฃ2โฃ4โฃ squad for Thunder ๐คฉ. Boasting 456 feeds across the 2023 season, Amy came back with a vengeance after her ACL injury and was a travelling reserve for the England Roses at the NCW2023
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Last season, you saw what a difference @loisepearson_x made when she was on court ๐ So we are excited to announce her signing for the @netballsl 2023 season!. #ThunderHomeComing #VNSL2023
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We would like to say a big thank you to @imoallison for last season and wish her all the best on her new adventure in the @SuperNetball with @FirebirdsQld ๐ฅ. @kjgreigy said, "Whilst Imo only spent a season with us, she made a huge impact on our club both on and off the court and
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Our Team Manager Phil Thomas is another of our #NHSHeroes from the #ThunderFamily. He's on the frontline protecting us all and saving lives. All you need to do is #StayHome - it's not a big ask, is it. Thank you Phil. We're #AlwaysWithYou.
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Our squad is growing as @nataliesymone announces she is expecting her first baby with husband Josh ๐คฐ๐ถ. A massive #congratulations from everyone at Manchester Thunder ๐ฅฐ. Nat is integral to Thunder and although she won't be taking to the court for the @netballsl 2025 season, you
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CONGRATULATIONS @EnglandNetball Roses ๐น for winning .1๏ธโฃ Team of the Year.2๏ธโฃ Greatest Sporting Moment of the Year.What an achievement for@our very own @traceynev & the team! . #SPOTY #teamofthyear #greatestsportingmoment
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4 retirements never looked so good ๐ . The legend Kerry Almond is BACK for another season ๐ฅ
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What's a better Sunday treat than a @NetballSL player announcement ๐โโ๏ธ. We are delighted to announce the return of dogged defender @EllaBowen123 for the 2โฃ0โฃ2โฃ4โฃ season ๐คฉ. Karen Greig said, โI am delighted that Ella will be re-joining us for the new season. Ella really grew as
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Good news #ThunderFamily, the legend that is @nataliesymone will be on court this Sat๐ฅณ.Rested & recovered from her injury at the #quadseries, Nat will return to #BelleVue for the 1st home game against @SurreyStorm. Will you be there to welcome her back?๐คฉ.
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And your leadership team for 2023 is. ๐ฅ.@nataliesymone as Captain supported by @KerryAlmond and @ShadineVDM as Vice Captain's. ๐ฅณ. Read the thread to see what #HeadCoach @kjgreigy said ๐ฃ๏ธ๐
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Following the success of last week, we are able to live stream our game against @celtic_dragons on Saturday ๐.Tune in to our YouTube channel just before 3 and enjoy more pre-season power ๐ช.You do not want to miss it, trust us ๐
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It's time to turn the Paige ๐ as we have snapped up @EnglandNetball Futures star @paige_reedxx for the @netballsl 2โฃ0โฃ2โฃ4โฃ season from local rivals @RhinosNetballSL ๐ฆ. Welcome to the #ThunderFamily Paige โก๏ธ๐๐ค. As a regular starter for Rhinos, Paige appeared in all 18 games
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We have some exciting news to tell you all! ๐ข.@waspsnetball Captain @josiehuckle has joined us a a Training Partner ๐คฉ. Read more about her arrival here ๐
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After an exceptional fifteen season career and four @NetballSL titles, it is with a mixture of pride and sadness that today #netball legend @KerryAlmond has announced her #retirement ๐๐ค. Former team-mate and current Head Coach, @kjgreigy said, โI want to celebrate the
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We just can't keep her away, the legend that is @KerryAlmond will be joining us for 2022 @netballsl season! #Retirement obviously isn't for everyone ๐คญ.This will be the Goal Keeper's 13th season with us so she is very accustomed with the #Thunder way! ๐๐ค
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We have a new #captain๐. As Head Coach @kjgreigy said @ljmalcolm1 "seemed the obvious choice as captain this season, having been a part of our #leadership team for the last few seasons.". Working alongside vice-captains @KerryAlmond & @ECardwell11, we're sure they'll smash it ๐ช
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This is me @debbiehallas signing off! Apologies for any typos! Thrown in the deep end when the Sky stream went down! Enjoy your evening!.
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We are ecstatic to announce that the one and only @KerryAlmond will be joining the @thundernetball squad! ๐.The three-time @NetballSL #champion has come out of retirement and will replace defender Loreen Ngwira ๐. You can read the press release here:
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Our wonderful Pathway coach Alex has given birth to a healthy, little baby boy Alfie Jack! ๐ค.Sending your beautiful little family all our love and hugs ๐๐ค
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LOOK WHO'S BACK ๐คฉ. Three-times @NetballSL winner and former captain Emma Dovey @emdovey91 is heading back to court for the remainder of the 2023 season!. Emma will replace defender Elia McCormick, whose season sadly ended following an Achilles tendon rupture which was confirmed
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They gave it their all ๐ช๐น. We are SO proud of all the Roses and what they have achieved at this monumental World Cup ๐ฅ Well done on the silver medal girls ๐ซถ #NWC2023
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Welcome home @EllaBowen123!.Our latest signing is causing a storm, having moved from @LboroLightning to @thundernetball โ๏ธ.Following a breakout season at Lightning, the versatile defender, Ella covers all three defensive positions & has now made the move back to her OG club.๐โก
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We're delighted to announce an agreement with Manchester Spartans netball that will see the creation of the first fully integrated elite-level women's, men's and mixed netball franchise in the world ๐ . Find out more โก๏ธ
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The Thunder family was sad to learn of the passing of former player Sarah Taylor. Our condolences go out to Sarah's family. Sarah represented Thunder in the 2008-2009 season. Rest in Peace ๐๐ค๐
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Huge congrats to Lenize and Jesse on their engagement ๐๐
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@traceynev is off to spend a season at @AdelaideTBirds โ๏ธ. In a season sabbatical, our #PerformanceOperationsDirector Tracey Neville has taken up an opportunity to join the #Adelaide Thunderbirds as part of their coaching set up for 2023.
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Who loved our player announcement yesterday? ๐ . What's that? You want us to announce another #player? From the @SuperNetball?.Oh. go on then. incoming Thursday at 12pm! ๐
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A week after *that* moment, our squad and coaches look a bit different. Still #champions though ๐
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So proud of our #Thunder girls ๐๐ค.๐ Smashing. It. ๐.We know all our Thunder family will get behind our #Roses when they start their @birminghamcg22 campaign on Friday 29th July ๐น. #makeyourmark @englandnetball
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Tracey Neville named as @England_Netball interim head coach. http://t.co/QrQAfmgt3C
http://t.co/sY4lEYgSAE.
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It's @PathwayThunder Shooting Sensation @amyyclintonn! ๐คฏ.Starting her netball career in #Oldham when she was 10, Amy is now back at her home club๐ .As a 1.88m shooter, Clinton holds her own under the post, using fancy footwork to command the ball while withstanding opponents. ๐
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We are officially TH-UNDEFEATED this season ๐คฏ.A very close game against @LboroLightning but we sealed the win ๐
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The silent assassin is back ๐ฅท and we are delighted to welcome back @loisepearson_x for the 2โฃ0โฃ2โฃ4โฃ @netballsl season ๐คฉ. Having cemented a starting spot in the 2023 season and starring for @EnglandNetball at Fast5, tying down the England Futures star was a no-brainer for head
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Not only did we break a goal scoring record this afternoon. ๐ .๐We also secured our place in the playoffs! ๐. Not a bad weekend with a stomach full of #EasterEggs ๐๐
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We are excited to welcome home another one of our @pathway_thunder stars @eliamccormick_ for the 2023 season ๐คฉ. Elia had her breakthrough @netballsl season in 2021, before suffering an ACL injury in the 2022 pre-season๐. Read more at #ThunderHomeComing
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The World's Best Netballers. The World's 3 Best Teams. This July, Manchester welcomes the World. Thunder v.๐ฏ๐ฒ @JamaicaNetball - 2 July.๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ @EnglandNetball - 6 July.๐ฆ๐บ @NetballAust - 7 July. ๐ซ Be part of it. Be there. #ThisIsNetball. @ManCityCouncil
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A fantastic showcase of netball here in Manchester, it really doesn't matter about the scoreline, it's been a superb day to celebrate our sport. If there's one thing we can all agree on it's that we will be cheering on @EnglandNetball all the way at the @NetballWorldCup . ๐น๐ค๐.
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Moves of winners ๐๐.
Dancing queens ๐. The @thundernetball players celebrated in style in front of their travelling fans ๐. Shakira ain't got nothing on these girls! ๐
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Congrats to @cohanlon9 who won Player of the Match on her first run out for the Black and Yellows at the Thunderdome #ThuvTN #preseason
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Are you as excited as we are? ๐.Circle 1st August in your diary, you'll want to see this. our first #PlayerSigning announcement for the 2023 @NetballSL #season! ๐คฉ . #ThunderHomeComing
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Wow. That was special. I think my hands have just about stopped shaking. What a comeback for Thunder in that final quarter, absolutely sensational performance!. FINAL SCORE: 50-49.
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