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Grand final in city is a 'reward' for netball fans
Manchester Evening News
|February 26, 2026
ENGLAND netballer Berri Neil believes the NSL Grand Final taking place in Manchester is just reward for the loyalty of northern fans.
Neil grew up as a Manchester Thunder supporter and learned her trade at YMCA Bury Netball Club before switching to Oldham.
She now represents Loughborough Lightning and has been given an extra incentive to feature in this year's showpiece following the news it will be held at Co-Op Live on June 20.
This story is from the February 26, 2026 edition of Manchester Evening News.
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