The Sunshine Coast Lightning is an Australian netball team based at the University of the Sunshine Coast. Formed in 2016, the team is a joint venture between Melbourne Storm and the University of the Sunshine Coast. Since 2017, the Lightning have competed in the Suncorp Super Netball. Despite their small size, the Lightning have earned a national reputation for their skill and hard work. Read on to learn more about the Lightning’s history and current players.

Founded in 2004, the team is part of a joint venture between the University of the Sunshine Coast and Melbourne Storm. The two organisations support the team and share its colours, which includes the lightning bolt. The Lightning play home games at USC Stadium and train there for competition. The team has many dedicated fans in the region. The Lightning compete in the Suncorp Super Netball league from April to September. It has won the title three times. They are led by head coach Noeline Taurua and play at USC Stadium.

The Lightning are currently sitting at the bottom of the Super Netball ladder, but their recent wins are a cause for celebration. They have defeated the Queensland Firebirds with an unexpected 21-point margin, which puts them well out of reach of finals. The Firebirds, meanwhile, still have a slim chance of making the finals. Despite their poor results, the Lightning fielded a number of young players, including Annie Miller on the wing. Kadie-Ann Dehaney is the Lightning’s goalkeeper.

The team is owned by the Melbourne Storm and the Sunshine Coast Council. In fact, the club was formed in 2016 as a joint venture between the two sports. In addition to the Lightning’s ownership, the team also has the support of the NRL club Melbourne Storm. As a result, it is proud of being the first ever Suncorp Super Netball champions. The club is located on the Sunshine Coast and is part of the Melbourne Storm.

The Lightning led at the half by 19-18, with Steph Wood leading the way. However, Jhaniele Fowler proved too much for the Lightning, scoring eight goals to the Thunderbirds’ one early in the second quarter. The Lightning failed to close the gap to six points in the final quarter. Lightning coach Kylee Byrne rejigged the attack for the third quarter. She moved Steph Wood to the wing and introduced Reilley Batcheldor to the goal shooter position. Meanwhile, Cara Koenen was moved to the goal attack.