Wallam Watch: Harvey’s sharpshooter modest contributor as Queensland Firebirds’ finals hopes slip away

With the Queensland Firebirds’ finals hopes slipping through their fingers, Harvey’s Donnell Wallam was a modest contributor. The Queensland Firebirds faced a double header for rounds 10 and 11 of the Suncorp Super Netball season when they took on the Adelaide Thunderbirds on Wednesday and the Sunshine Coast Lightning on Saturday. During Wednesday’s 68-55 loss to the Thunderbirds, Wallam had a relatively quiet night compared to previous games. The 28-year-old contributed throughout the first half until she was benched as the Firebirds opted for the long-range expertise of Mia Stower in the midst of strong defence by the Thunderbirds. Concerns of a potential leg injury were raised when Wallam sat out the entire third quarter, until she returned to the court for the fourth quarter. She finished with 19 goals, four goal assists, a rebound and four feeds. Things did not get much better for the Firebirds during Saturday’s round 11 match against the Sunshine Coast Lightning, where the Lightning pulled off an upset 82-61 win. Wallam once again had a modest game in the midst of strong defence by the Lightning, finishing with 21 goals, two super shots, a goal assist, a rebound and two feeds. The Queensland Firebirds will return to Western Australia when they take on the West Coast Fever during their round 12 match on Saturday.