A TOP shooting performance from Bendigo's Caitlin Thwaites has lifted the Magpies to a thrilling 61-59 Super Netball win over Queensland Firebirds in Launceston.
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Thwaites shot 43 goals from 45 attempts as the Magpies scored their third consecutive win.
It was enough to lift Thwaites to the top of the goal scoring table for the first time in her career at the top level.
With four rounds remaining, captain Madi Robinson had labelled Sunday's game at the Silverdome a "must-win" for the Magpies to cement a top-four finish.
The Pies stamped their intentions early with April Brandley snatching an intercept at the opening centre pass.
After weeks of tinkering with their frontcourt combination, the Magpies put their faith in Cody Lange at goal attack alongside Diamonds goal shooter Thwaites.
On Saturday night, Chloe Watson’s Melbourne Vixens defeated the Lightning in a top-of-the-table clash.
