Countdown to the FNSL Final: Greenway calls to play without fear
07 June 2011
With just two days to go to the Fiat Netball Superleague Grand Final in Hatfield, Storm captain Tamsin Greenway has called for her side to 'play without fear' in the final versus Mavericks.
Speaking to 96.4 Eagle Radio, Greenway reiterated that Storm go into Thursday's final as underdogs, but their fantastic away play-off performances at Team Bath and Northern Thunder mean Storm critically have momentum, and go into the final as the form team.
Greenway said, "There is no doubt we are massive underdogs. It’s been a whirlwind couple of weeks to be honest. It’s not unexpected, as our aim was to get through to the final at the start of the season. But the way the squad has come on and the teams we have had to beat to get to the final, it’s been absolutely fantastic and I’m so chuffed for all the girls and the team.
"After finishing fourth from the top four FNSL teams, we have gone throughout the play-offs as the underdogs. When you look at the quality of the other teams, they have so much experience and international players, but it counts for a lot when you play as a team. In the last few weeks we have been playing as a team with no fear.
Greenway believes this new team mentality has seen a dramatic change in the team's performances and the team will be looking for more of the same come 8pm on Thursday.
"You’ve got to go out there and give it a go. Some things will pay off and some things won’t, and I think we have just accepted that we do make mistakes, but there is such a faith in the team that we all know we will pull through. That’s been the difference in the last few weeks, that there’s just a belief that at some point it will work out for us and we will come through on top."
In the interview, Greenway also let listerners into a little secret behind the team talk before Friday's victory over Northern Thunder, and warned Superleague Final viewers on Thursday that they may be in for a shock when they look to the Storm bench.
"We had a little bet with some of the coaches about an outfit they would have to wear if we reached the finals. Our team always play best with no fear and a bit of comedy value so I managed to get hold of this particular outfit and we did a little catwalk show for the girls during the pre-match team talk. There were lots of jokes and banter flying around before and the threat of the coaches having to wear this particular outfit must have had a positive effect!"
When asked whether fans could expect to see this 'secret outfit' during the final, Greenway joked, "It’s supposed to be happening, and I’m going to be very unhappy if it’s not! With the match televised live on Sky Sports 3 they are going to look ridiclulous. It's brilliant!"
Click here to listen to Tamsin's interview with 96.4 Eagle Radio in full
Storm are set to face local rival Hertfordshire Mavericks in the Fiat Netball Superleague Grand Final in Hatfield, Hertfordshire on Thursday 9 June at 8pm.
Tickets for the final are now sold out, but the game will be shown live on Sky Sports 3 from 7.30pm, with updates available on twitter and facebook.
Watch the final live at Surrey Sports Park with a Storm Supper
Surrey Storm are also pleased to announce that the club will be hosting a Storm Fans' Party: Big Screening and Supper, live at the Bench Bar, Surrey Sports Park, this Thursday 9 June from 6.30pm.
Taking place at the home of Surrey Storm - Surrey Sports Park, we have a limited number of tickets for the night. Tickets include a seat in a private area of the Bench Bar to watch Storm take on Mavericks live on Sky Sports on two BIG SCREENS and a 2-cours meal option for the evening. There will also be some signed goodies to giveaway and a Storm prize draw raffle.
Ticket Prices: £9 Adults and £7 Juniors
Buy tickets online at http://www.seatadvisor.eu/SurreySportsParkBooking.htm
Alternatively call 01483 689111 to book a place. Places are extremely limited.
