Cocks to captain the Fire
Three-time JCU Townsville Fire championship winner Micaela Cocks will captain the club tonight in Suzy Batkovic’s absence.
Earlier today, the six-time Chemist Warehouse WNBL MVP was unable to pass a fitness test, snapping a 142-game playing streak since returning to the Fire in 2013/14.
Batkovic received treatment for an ongoing neck issue earlier this week, but has not seen enough improvement to suit up tonight against Adelaide.
In her absence, Cocks, the 2015/16 Rachael Sporn Medallist, will lead the Fire for the first time.
Since joining the club in 2011/12, the New Zealand Olympian has represented the Fire on 193 occasions – second behind Rachael McCully (228) on the club’s all-time games’ list – and has played a key role in their championship success.
The Fire host the Lightning at Townsville Stadium from 7pm tonight.
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