Throughout her tenure, Thirlby has impressed the importance of playing as many 'crunch matches' as possible before next year's Commonwealth Games in Birmingham and the 2023 Netball World Cup. The reigning world champion started with a 6-3 win over Damon Heta to set up a monumental quarter-final clash with Michael van Gerwen and in a thrilling contest it was the Welshman who defied the Dutchman's 105 average to win a last leg shoot-out.Gerwyn Price in 2021:Last leg deciders:Played 17 Won: 14 Burrow, who actually had trials with Manchester City and Leeds United before setting his heart on playing rugby league, was a one-club man throughout his career yet he reveals he came close to signing for Wigan in 2012. In part 3, Sophie Haywood explains how Aston Villa have kicked on from last season ahead of their second-city derby with Birmingham, and considers why Leicester have found the jump to the top flight tough as they face Hope Powell's in-form Brighton side.