Hawks Netball’s Championship division team has won its eighth game in a row and now sits two games clear at the top of the ladder, after a stern test against Peninsula Waves.

With three teams sitting only two wins behind and almost nothing separating the top four teams on percentage, every game is crucial and the Hawks did just enough in Round 11 on Wednesday night.

A slow start at both ends of the court saw the Hawks lucky to be within a goal at quarter-time, with Waves generating plenty of opportunity for their goalers but hitting 12 of their 23 shooting attempts, while the Hawks netted 11 of 13.

The Hawks’ consistency began to shine through in the second quarter, with less attempts on goal but a 13-7 scoreline to help open up a 24-19 half-time lead.

Goal shooter Kim Commane scored a perfect 12 from 12 in the third quarter on her way to 37 from 40 for the game – enough to earn her yet another three votes from the umpires – as the Hawks’ lead crept out to 10. The result was never in doubt in the final quarter, with the Hawks notching a 53-40 result.

Round 12 presents yet another top-of-the-table encounter, with the Hawks to take on the second-placed DC North East Blaze – the only team to have knocked off the Hawks so far this season.