A POWERFUL performance from Bendigo’s Caitlin Thwaites has failed to prevent Collingwood Magpies from stumbling to another Supercorp Super Netball loss.
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Melbourne Vixens put a serious dent in the Magpies’ finals hopes with a come-from-behind 65-57 win.
Thwaites (49-for-51 shooting) was a dominant figure in the circle for the Magpies as Erin Bell struggled with her shooting touch, adding eight goals at 50 per cent accuracy.
The loss continued a frustrating run of defeats for the Magpies, who have lost all four games against the Vixens since the inception of the new national competition in 2017.
Magpies coach Kristy Keppich-Birrell was disappointed with her side's inconsistency as they faded after an exciting first half, leading 33-28 at the main break..
"We knew they were going to come out fighting after that halftime break," Keppich-Birrell said.
"Again, we just drifted from what we needed to be doing."