Geitz ruled out of clash

NETBALL superstar Laura Geitz will have to wait a little longer to face the Sunshine Coast Lightning for the first time after being ruled out of Sunday’s “Sunshine Shootout’’ with a lower back injury.

Geitz hurt her back at training on Tuesday, had scans yesterday and was later sidelined by Firebirds medical staff for Suncorp Super Netball’s Queensland derby at Boondall.

She is a chance to return for the Round 3 match-up with Vixens but the Firebirds will be conservative with her comeback to minimise the risk of further damage.