For the second time in three years Manchester Thunder and Surrey Storm will meet in the Superleagues Grand Final, live on Sky Sports 5 on Saturday. Thunder and Storm into Grand Final Report on a dramatic day of semi-final action After another exciting domestic season and two dramatic semi-finals last Saturday, it is the top two in the regular season standings that will contest the seasons showpiece at Londons Copper Box Arena.Thunder finished top of the table, losing just once all season while it was defending champions Storm who edged out Hertfordshire Mavericks and Team Bath on points difference to claim second spot.Last weekend Manchester withstood a late flurry from Team Bath to seal their place in the final with Storm pipping Mavericks in a thrilling semi-final at Surrey Sports Park to set up a repeat of the dramatic 2014 final. Manchester Thunder and Surrey Storm met in 2014 Grand Final with a dramatic conclusion Vitality Netball International Series: England v Jamaica Tickets will be available at 10am on Friday 6th May via Sky Tickets Worcester University Arena was the venue when Storm entered the final as favourites having been unbeaten all season - but Helen Housby, then just 19, stepped up to hit the winning goal in the last seconds of the match to seal a dramatic second Superleague title for Thunder.Last weekends vanquished semi-final opponents will contest the 3rd and 4th place play-off earlier in the day but it is the Grand Final that is the mouthwatering prospect.Dan Ryans team have set the standard with their only defeat coming against Storm in Manchester in February and they will be gunning for revenge against a Surrey team who finished the season strongly and shown the stomach for a fight by winning close physical contests already this season.Storm are contesting their third final in succession having beaten Mavericks to the title at the Copper Box last year and their 2014 defeat at the hands of Thunder. Player of the Season Vote for your Superleague star of the season Sara Bayman and Sophia Candappa are nominated for the Player of the Year award and joined us on Sportswomen this week All the action will be live from 4.30pm on Saturday and there is plenty to set the scene with presenter Anna Woolhouse joined by Yorkshire Jets and Englands Stacey Francis and Loughborough Lightning head coach Karen Atkinson.Well take a look at the experience of Pam Cookey with a feature on the Surrey Storm star and take a look at this years answer to Helen Housby - Thunders Ellie Cardwell, a star in the making for England.We will also hear from England head coach Tracey Neville who will look back on her first year in charge, discuss ambitions for 2019 and reflect on a season of dramatic developments.You can follow all the build-up this week here at www.skysports.com/netball while coverage on Saturday gets underway at 4.30pm on Sky Sports 5. Or watch live for £6.99 without a contract, on NOW TV. 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"Its certainly been a bit longer than I wanted it to," said OBrien. "As the weeks went by, I stopped putting a target on what game I would be actually back for." OBrien, who felt like the had been "shot in the leg" when hurt in early June, is expected to make his return to the Vancouver lineup Saturday when the Whitecaps host the San Jose Earthquakes. The 34-year-old Harrogate, England native has missed nine games after he expected to miss just one. "Its good now being able to talk to you about, maybe, being available for the first team," said OBrien following a practice Friday. OBriens return is timely because fellow central defender Brad Rusin is slated to miss the game with an ankle injury. Rusin, injured last weekend in a 1-1 tie at Portland, is out for the third time this season. The 26-year-old Crown Point, Ind., natives absence adds to the ongoing woes of a back line that has battled injuries all season long. OBrien, who signed a one-year contract extension this week, appears unlikely to start. But he could see some minutes off the bench as he eases his way back into action while the Whitecaps prepare for the stretch drive of the season. "Hes been out for longer than we thought, and hes a very important player for us," said Vancouver coach Martin Rennie. "He brings a lot of experience and leadership, so its nice to have him back." Prior to joining the Whitecaps, OBrien, who has overcome a public battle with depression, made nearly 500 appearances with English clubs including Premier League sides Bradford, Newcastle, Portsmouth and Bolton. The dual British-Irish citizen also played in the UEFA Champions League with Newcastle United and was a member of the Republic of Irelands 2002 FIFA World Cup squad. He will provide a calming presence to a club that has seen its string of success start to unravel lately. The Whitecaps have only one point -- from the key draw against Portland -- in the last three games after going unbeaten in six. Heading into this weekends play, the Whitecaps (9-7-6) sit tied for fourth place in the Western Conference but the Earthquakes (8-9-6) can pull even with Vancouver with a victory. Despite their low position, the Earthquakes are not languishing. San Jose has won three games in a row, posting two clean sheets in the process, and finds itself only three points back of the Whitecaps. The Earthquakes have turned their season around since Vancouver native Mark Watson, a former Canadian national team player with 78 international caps, was appointed interim coach.dddddddddddd Watson was elevated from his assistants post, a position he has also held with Canadas national mens team. He replaced former coach Frank Yallop, another Vancouverite and former Canadian coach, who parted ways with San Jose in June. Rennie is not putting emphasis on the games significance in the standings. "Looking at the table isnt that important," said Rennie. "Whats really important is how we play and how we go about our job. a You could win three in a row and still be in the same position if other teams win." Meanwhile, Whitecaps goalkeeper David Ousted will make his second consecutive start after seeing his first action with the club last weekend in Portland. "Im looking forward to coming into B.C. Place and meeting the fans and having my first home game," he said. Ousted, a former Danish Superliga star who signed with the Whitecaps in late June, will be counted on to help the Whitecaps maintain their strong record at home, where they are 7-1-3 this season. One opponent who could test him is striker Chris Wondolowski, who has seven goals in six career games against the Whitecaps. Wondolowski, the leagues most valuable player in 2012, scored two goals for San Jose last week against Chivas USA after missing a month while he was away playing for the American side that won the CONCACAF Gold Cup. The 31-year-old Danville, Calif., native led the U.S. with five goals. While he attempts to maintain his good form, Ousted hopes a strong home effort will help him earn more starts. "Its important to get into a run of games and get in there and be comfortable with the back four and with the team," said the 28-year-old native of Greve, Denmark. "Its been good for me getting to know the guys, and I hope to play a lot of games from now on." Notes: Whitecaps midfielder Jun Marques Davidson is eligible to return after serving a one-game suspension for head-butting a Philadelphia player July 27, while fellow Caps midfielder Gershon Koffie will return after serving a one-game ban for yellow-card accumulation. a Vancouvers Nigel Reo-Coker and San Joses Steven Lenhart face an automatic one-game suspension for their next yellow cards. a Vancouvers Darren Mattocks continues to recuperate from arthroscopic knee surgery, but has yet to resume training with the team. Fellow striker Kenny Miller will return after missing last weekends game with a groin injury. ... San Jose defender Ty Harden (hip) and Peter McGlynn (undisclosed) are out with injuries. ' ' '
