Panthers Dynamo returned to the court with a bang in their opening Sister in Sport fixture, producing a commanding 72-15 victory over Starz and booking their place in the next round in style.

Before the first whistle, the focus wasn't on the scoreboard. The message was simple: don't worry about the result, whether we won or lost. Instead, we wanted to see the team show up for one another, put into practice everything we have been working on in training, reconnect as a team, and find our rhythm again. We spoke about working effectively in our units, sticking to the basics, and trusting the process.

What followed was exactly what the coaches had hoped to see.

From the very first centre pass, Dynamo looked composed and determined. As the game progressed, the confidence throughout the team continued to grow. The girls worked brilliantly together, supporting one another across the court and executing the fundamentals with discipline and consistency. It was fantastic to see players trusting each other, moving the ball with purpose, and playing with freedom.

Perhaps the most pleasing aspect of the performance was seeing the smiles return. The girls clearly enjoyed being back out on court, playing the netball they are capable of and expressing themselves with confidence. Their hard work, commitment and teamwork were evident throughout all four quarters.

A special mention goes to Amaya and Susannah, who both received the Opposition Players of the Match. Amaya impressed with her work and composure in the shooting circle, while Susannah's impact in the defensive circle made life incredibly difficult for the opposition attack. Both players delivered outstanding performances and thoroughly deserved the recognition.

The Coaches' Players of the Match were awarded to Hannah and Amaya. Hannah was exceptional throughout, displaying an incredible work rate, reading the game superbly and producing a number of key intercepts that created valuable opportunities for her team. Amaya's shooting accuracy was outstanding, providing a reliable target in attack and rewarding the team's excellent ball movement with consistent conversions.

A brilliant team performance and exactly the confidence-building start Dynamo needed. The challenge now is to take this momentum into the next round and continue building on the teamwork, discipline and energy that made this performance so impressive.