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NSW Swifts name team for 2009
Wednesday, November 5, 2008By Netball NSW
The ANZ Championship title defense for the NSW Swifts began today with the announcement of the 12 players that will wear red in 2009.
Retaining six players from their Grand Final starting lineup (WD Selina Gilsenan announced her retirement in 2008), the NSW Swifts have also welcomed four fresh faces to the ranks in 2009.
Continuing the desire to promote homegrown talent, the NSW Swifts have selected Samantha May; a 2008 AIS scholarship holder. Sam started her netball career at the Baulkham Hills Shire Netball Association at the age of 10 and has since followed the Netball NSW Player Pathway. A talented defender, Sam has represented NSW since 2003; with her performance at the 2008 21 and Under National Championships earning her a spot in the Australian 21 and under team.
Joining Sam, will be Amy Wild; a current NSWIS scholarship holder, Fairfield City junior and member of the Netball NSW Waratahs Australian Netball League team. A talented shooter, Amy produced one of her best performances in the 2008 Waratah Cup Grand Final to lead her team, NSWIS, to victory.
Joining Sam, will be Amy Wild; a current NSWIS scholarship holder, Fairfield City junior and member of the Netball NSW Waratahs Australian Netball League team. A talented shooter, Amy produced one of her best performances in the 2008 Waratah Cup Grand Final to lead her team, NSWIS, to victory.
Former Hunter Jaegers player, Jess Mansell, has been rewarded for her fine performances in the Australian Netball League, where she suited up for the Netball NSW Waratahs. Mansell, a defender, comes from a basketball background, having been identified by the Sydney Flames a couple of years ago.
A blast from the past sees Sarah Barrett join the Swifts in 2009. Sarah will be making her long awaited return to the court after a three year lay-off due to injury. Barrett last took to the court in 2005 in the Commonwealth Bank Trophy for the Sydney Swifts; a competition in which she played 65 games.
NSW Swifts coach, Julie Fitzgerald, believes she has the right mix heading into the 2009 season.
“I’m really looking forward to the 2009 ANZ Championship. 2008 was such a fantastic experience in all facets, but we know that 2009 will tougher as all teams will have learnt from the inaugural season,” Fitzgerald said.
“I’m very excited about the team we’ve been able to put together and firmly believe we have the right mix of youth and experience. To be able to draw from home grown NSW talent is a huge bonus for us and shows that NSW has some great depth in our playing ranks.”
After capturing the inaugural ANZ Championship in front of 12,099 fans at ACER Arena and enjoying a stellar season off the court, the NSW Swifts are confident that these 12 players can continue to build on the foundations set in 2008.
2009 NSW Swifts
Catherine Cox (c)
Sarah Barrett - view profile
Erin Bell
Rebecca Bulley
Kimberlee Green
Emma Koster
Jessica Mansell - view profile
Samantha May - view profile
Susan Pratley
Kimberley Smith (nee Purcell)
Vanessa Ware
Amy Wild - view profile
Sarah Barrett - view profile
Erin Bell
Rebecca Bulley
Kimberlee Green
Emma Koster
Jessica Mansell - view profile
Samantha May - view profile
Susan Pratley
Kimberley Smith (nee Purcell)
Vanessa Ware
Amy Wild - view profile
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