Play-off defeat for Thunder
Date published: 06 June 2011

Jade Clarke in play-off action for Thunder
NETBALL
NORTHERN Thunder failed to make it to the Netball Superleague Grand Final for the second year running after a 64-48 play-off defeat to Surrey Storm at Oldham Sports Centre.
The home side edged into an early lead, but Surrey won the first quarter 16-11 before a tied second quarter saw the visitors run in with a 30-25 cushion at half-time.
They then stretched their lead in the second half to put the game beyond the reach of Thunder, who received a standing ovation.
Assistant coach Suzy Chapman said: "We had our chances because there were times when it was close and we got the turn-over, we just didn't complete the turn-over enough.
"But I am really proud of the girls.”
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