The Islander played in front of over 11,800 supporters at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney on Saturday, but was left disappointed after the hosts finished just one goal shy in a 56-55 thriller against Sunshine Coast Lightning.
The result leaves early-season favourites Giants facing a sudden-death play-off against Collingwood Magpies as both sides bid to reach the inaugural Grand Final.
‘Obviously it’s not the result we wanted, but we’ve put it behind us,’ said Guthrie. ‘All that matters now is focusing game by game as we move into the elimination end of the season.
