The Perth Steel won against the Canberra Heat in the Women’s competition, claiming the top position in the standings.
In the first set, both teams battled fiercely until the very last point; however, the Steel established their dominance in the subsequent three sets, winning by margins of up to nine points.
A late surge from the visiting team allowed the Heat to secure the final set, keeping their slim hopes for the Finals alive. Meanwhile, Perth will monitor next week’s results to determine if they can maintain a spot in the top two.
Match Scores: 18 – 17 | 18 – 10 | 18 – 15 | 18 – 9 | 15 – 18
In the Men’s competition, the Steel delivered an impressive performance at Warwick Stadium, securing maximum points in their match against Canberra.
Although the visiting team showed some strong efforts, the Steel triumphed in every set by at least five points, ensuring their position at the top of the ladder as they head into the Finals Series.
Match Scores: 18 – 11 | 18 – 13 | 18 – 12 | 18 – 12 | 15 – 11