2019 Cheerio Squad
Brooke Turner
C / WD
Occupation: Hospitality
Favourite food: Chocolate
One word to describe you: Outgoing
At what age and how did you become involved in netball? 7
Growing up who was your favourite netball player? Natalie Von Bertouch
What do you consider to be your best moment in netball? Winning Grand Finals
How do you spend your time off the court? At the beach – drinking coffee.
What is your favourite travel destination and why?
Tulum, Mexico – beaches!
Favourite food: Chocolate
One word to describe you: Outgoing
At what age and how did you become involved in netball? 7
Growing up who was your favourite netball player? Natalie Von Bertouch
What do you consider to be your best moment in netball? Winning Grand Finals
How do you spend your time off the court? At the beach – drinking coffee.
What is your favourite travel destination and why?
Tulum, Mexico – beaches!
Lauren Sutton
GK
Occupation: Teacher
Favourite food: Chicken Pad Thai
One word to describe you: Fun
At what age and how did you become involved in netball? Started at roughly 20. A friend got me to play at Cheerio because she liked the colour yellow.
Growing up who was your favourite netball player? Mo’onia Gerrard
What do you consider to be your best moment in netball? Winning a premiership and first game in Reserves.
How do you spend your time off the court? Stretching…..I’m getting old.
What is your favourite travel destination and why? Canada for snowboarding.
Favourite food: Chicken Pad Thai
One word to describe you: Fun
At what age and how did you become involved in netball? Started at roughly 20. A friend got me to play at Cheerio because she liked the colour yellow.
Growing up who was your favourite netball player? Mo’onia Gerrard
What do you consider to be your best moment in netball? Winning a premiership and first game in Reserves.
How do you spend your time off the court? Stretching…..I’m getting old.
What is your favourite travel destination and why? Canada for snowboarding.
Megan Tsharke
GA / WA
Occupation: PhD Student
Favourite food: Chocolate
One word to describe you: Easy going
At what age and how did you become involved in netball? Started at 5, grew up watching my mum and two older sisters.
Growing up who was your favourite netball player? Sharelle McMahon
What do you consider to be your best moment in netball? First time making the AMND team.
How do you spend your time off the court? Studying, time with family and friends.
What is your favourite travel destination and why? Vanuatu – beach, warm weather and relaxed.
Favourite food: Chocolate
One word to describe you: Easy going
At what age and how did you become involved in netball? Started at 5, grew up watching my mum and two older sisters.
Growing up who was your favourite netball player? Sharelle McMahon
What do you consider to be your best moment in netball? First time making the AMND team.
How do you spend your time off the court? Studying, time with family and friends.
What is your favourite travel destination and why? Vanuatu – beach, warm weather and relaxed.
Alisha Lyall
WD/ GD
Occupation: Student
Favourite food: Potatoes
One word to describe you: Laidback
At what age and how did you become involved in netball? 4, my mum always played so she encouraged me to as well.
Growing up who was your favourite netball player? Irene van Dyk
What do you consider to be your best moment in netball? Receiving team of the year in 2015.
How do you spend your time off the court? Eating, sleeping and hanging out with friends.
What is your favourite travel destination and why? Vietnam, so beautiful and relaxing, love the hikes through the mountains,
Favourite food: Potatoes
One word to describe you: Laidback
At what age and how did you become involved in netball? 4, my mum always played so she encouraged me to as well.
Growing up who was your favourite netball player? Irene van Dyk
What do you consider to be your best moment in netball? Receiving team of the year in 2015.
How do you spend your time off the court? Eating, sleeping and hanging out with friends.
What is your favourite travel destination and why? Vietnam, so beautiful and relaxing, love the hikes through the mountains,
Jaimee Trewartha
WA / C
Occupation: Accountant
Favourite food: Sushi
One word to describe you: Positive
At what age and how did you become involved in netball? 6. my mum played and was involved in the club.
Growing up who was your favourite netball player? Natalie von Bertouch
What do you consider to be your best moment in netball? Making the state team and winning back to back A Grade Premierships.
How do you spend your time off the court? With friends and family.
What is your favourite travel destination and why? Bali, because it’s relaxing.
Favourite food: Sushi
One word to describe you: Positive
At what age and how did you become involved in netball? 6. my mum played and was involved in the club.
Growing up who was your favourite netball player? Natalie von Bertouch
What do you consider to be your best moment in netball? Making the state team and winning back to back A Grade Premierships.
How do you spend your time off the court? With friends and family.
What is your favourite travel destination and why? Bali, because it’s relaxing.
Lisa Durbridge
C / WD
Occupation: School Teacher
Favourite food: Cheese
One word to describe you: Passionate
At what age and how did you become involved in netball? 7 years old, Seacliff Uniting Netball Club.
Growing up who was your favourite netball player? Rebecca Sanders
What do you consider to be your best moment in netball? Playing netball finals.
How do you spend your time off the court? Being a mum, chasing a toddler around.
What is your favourite travel destination and why? Thailand
Favourite food: Cheese
One word to describe you: Passionate
At what age and how did you become involved in netball? 7 years old, Seacliff Uniting Netball Club.
Growing up who was your favourite netball player? Rebecca Sanders
What do you consider to be your best moment in netball? Playing netball finals.
How do you spend your time off the court? Being a mum, chasing a toddler around.
What is your favourite travel destination and why? Thailand
Bree Burns
GS / GK
Occupation: Solicitor
Favourite food: Pasta
One word to describe you: Cheerful
At what age and how did you become involved in netball? 8
Growing up who was your favourite netball player? Michelle den Dekker
What do you consider to be your best moment in netball? 2010 AMND Premiership
How do you spend your time off the court? Lawyering, parenting and singing.
What is your favourite travel destination and why? Paris – the most exotic place I’ve been.
Favourite food: Pasta
One word to describe you: Cheerful
At what age and how did you become involved in netball? 8
Growing up who was your favourite netball player? Michelle den Dekker
What do you consider to be your best moment in netball? 2010 AMND Premiership
How do you spend your time off the court? Lawyering, parenting and singing.
What is your favourite travel destination and why? Paris – the most exotic place I’ve been.
Michelle Richards
GK / GD
Occupation: Admin Support Officer
Favourite food: Pizza
One word to describe you: Feisty
At what age and how did you become involved in netball? 7 years old. Played for school, the town team and at 16 played for West Wales.
Growing up who was your favourite netball player? Caitlin Thwaites
What do you consider to be your best moment in netball? Making the 2018 squad after having a baby.
How do you spend your time off the court? Being a mum! She keeps me busy.
What is your favourite travel destination and why? Canda as it’s such a beautiful country with amazing cities and fab people.
Favourite food: Pizza
One word to describe you: Feisty
At what age and how did you become involved in netball? 7 years old. Played for school, the town team and at 16 played for West Wales.
Growing up who was your favourite netball player? Caitlin Thwaites
What do you consider to be your best moment in netball? Making the 2018 squad after having a baby.
How do you spend your time off the court? Being a mum! She keeps me busy.
What is your favourite travel destination and why? Canda as it’s such a beautiful country with amazing cities and fab people.
Kelly Girven
WD / GD
Occupation: Architech
Favourite food: Pasta
One word to describe you: Hilarious
At what age and how did you become involved in netball? 7
Growing up who was your favourite netball player? Sharni Layton
What do you consider to be your best moment in netball? Winning Grand Finals.
How do you spend your time off the court? Working
What is your favourite travel destination and why? Berlin – arts and culture.
Favourite food: Pasta
One word to describe you: Hilarious
At what age and how did you become involved in netball? 7
Growing up who was your favourite netball player? Sharni Layton
What do you consider to be your best moment in netball? Winning Grand Finals.
How do you spend your time off the court? Working
What is your favourite travel destination and why? Berlin – arts and culture.
Aliena Lyall
GK / GD
Occupation: Retail – Deli Manager
Favourite food: Chocolate and potato
One word to describe you: Tall
At what age and how did you become involved in netball? 5
What do you consider to be your best moment in netball? Getting in the squad.
How do you spend your time off the court? Working and napping.
What is your favourite travel destination and why? USA – food.
Favourite food: Chocolate and potato
One word to describe you: Tall
At what age and how did you become involved in netball? 5
What do you consider to be your best moment in netball? Getting in the squad.
How do you spend your time off the court? Working and napping.
What is your favourite travel destination and why? USA – food.
Kelly Moyle
WA / C
Occupation: Retail
Favourite food: Thai or Vietnamese
One word to describe you: Indecisive
At what age and how did you become involved in netball? Started playing when I was 6.
Growing up who was your favourite netball player? Kathryn HarbyWilliams
What do you consider to be your best moment in netball? Winning and Inter 1 Granfd Final in overtime.
How do you spend your time off the court? With my family.
What is your favourite travel destination and why? Greek Islands – such a beautiful part of the world.
Favourite food: Thai or Vietnamese
One word to describe you: Indecisive
At what age and how did you become involved in netball? Started playing when I was 6.
Growing up who was your favourite netball player? Kathryn HarbyWilliams
What do you consider to be your best moment in netball? Winning and Inter 1 Granfd Final in overtime.
How do you spend your time off the court? With my family.
What is your favourite travel destination and why? Greek Islands – such a beautiful part of the world.
Abbey Madden
GA / GS
Occupation: Student
Favourite food: Pasta
One word to describe you: Chilled
At what age and how did you become involved in netball? 5 or 6, grown up watching older sisters play sport/netball.
Growing up who was your favourite netball player? Catherine Cox
What do you consider to be your best moment in netball? Back to back, coming 4th to 1st both years.
How do you spend your time off the court? Walking along the beach, studying, sleeping and spending time with family and friends.
What is your favourite travel destination and why? Mildura – my home town.
Favourite food: Pasta
One word to describe you: Chilled
At what age and how did you become involved in netball? 5 or 6, grown up watching older sisters play sport/netball.
Growing up who was your favourite netball player? Catherine Cox
What do you consider to be your best moment in netball? Back to back, coming 4th to 1st both years.
How do you spend your time off the court? Walking along the beach, studying, sleeping and spending time with family and friends.
What is your favourite travel destination and why? Mildura – my home town.
Brydie Sims
GD / GA
Occupation: Fashion buyer
Favourite food: Pasta
One word to describe you: Passionate
At what age and how did you become involved in netball? Started playing competitive at the age 9. My mum was a netball coach and my sisters both played as well as my dad being the head footy coach for the country club so I believe I wouldn’t of had a choice to play.
Growing up who was your favourite netball player? Can’t say I just admired one player, I admired any player that is hard at it and has a lot of energy and passion for the game.
What do you consider to be your best moment in netball? My best moment would be playing for Kangarilla with my sister and we won the 2010 A Grade Premiership. Was the best feeling.
How do you spend your time off the court? Shopping, and seeing family as they all live far from here.
What is your favourite travel destination and why? America for sure, they have so much going on all the time. Lots of fun can be had there.
Favourite food: Pasta
One word to describe you: Passionate
At what age and how did you become involved in netball? Started playing competitive at the age 9. My mum was a netball coach and my sisters both played as well as my dad being the head footy coach for the country club so I believe I wouldn’t of had a choice to play.
Growing up who was your favourite netball player? Can’t say I just admired one player, I admired any player that is hard at it and has a lot of energy and passion for the game.
What do you consider to be your best moment in netball? My best moment would be playing for Kangarilla with my sister and we won the 2010 A Grade Premiership. Was the best feeling.
How do you spend your time off the court? Shopping, and seeing family as they all live far from here.
What is your favourite travel destination and why? America for sure, they have so much going on all the time. Lots of fun can be had there.
Sam Hannaford
WD / GK
Occupation: Podiatrist
Favourite food: Dumplings
One word to describe you: Determined
At what age and how did you become involved in netball? Age 9 because I wanted to be doing something fun, started playing at school for two years and began playing club netball after that
Growing up who was your favourite netball player? Sharni Layton
What do you consider to be your best moment in netball? Coming back from a broken arm at Cheerio in 2012 to play in the grand final
How do you spend your time off the court? At the gym, camping or looking after my plant jungle
What is your favourite travel destination and why? Streaky Bay because it beautiful with lots of family memories
Favourite food: Dumplings
One word to describe you: Determined
At what age and how did you become involved in netball? Age 9 because I wanted to be doing something fun, started playing at school for two years and began playing club netball after that
Growing up who was your favourite netball player? Sharni Layton
What do you consider to be your best moment in netball? Coming back from a broken arm at Cheerio in 2012 to play in the grand final
How do you spend your time off the court? At the gym, camping or looking after my plant jungle
What is your favourite travel destination and why? Streaky Bay because it beautiful with lots of family memories
Alana Metcalfe
GD / WD
Occupation: Admin for an Orthodontist
Favourite food: Anything Thai!
One word to describe you: Adventurous
At what age and how did you become involved in netball? 10
Growing up who was your favourite netball player? Mo’onia Gerrard
What do you consider to be your best moment in netball? Winning grand final and intercol with the 1st team in year 12
How do you spend your time off the court? Surrounding myself with friends and family, beach, going out for foo
What is your favourite travel destination and why? Bali because I love the friendly locals, there are so many amazing locations, the hot weather and I get to see my sister who lives there
Favourite food: Anything Thai!
One word to describe you: Adventurous
At what age and how did you become involved in netball? 10
Growing up who was your favourite netball player? Mo’onia Gerrard
What do you consider to be your best moment in netball? Winning grand final and intercol with the 1st team in year 12
How do you spend your time off the court? Surrounding myself with friends and family, beach, going out for foo
What is your favourite travel destination and why? Bali because I love the friendly locals, there are so many amazing locations, the hot weather and I get to see my sister who lives there
Meg Neindorf
WA / C
Occupation: Secondary Home Ec teacher
Favourite food: Home cooked pizza (with pineapple)
One word to describe you: Outgoing
At what age and how did you become involved in netball? I first started netball when I was 8 years old (year 3). I played school netball all the way through until year 12, but started at Cheerio when I was 16 (year 10).
Growing up who was your favourite netball player? Natalie von Bertouch. She was one of the first players I remember ever watching. She was in my favourite positions, C and WA and I always wanted to be as quick as her
What do you consider to be your best moment in netball? In year 12, my school participated in the Gold Coast Netball Carnival. We travelled to Queensland and after 3-4 days of playing, we finished with a grand final win
How do you spend your time off the court? I always enjoy being outdoors and active. Going for beach walks, hikes, camping, kayaking or even just a coffee in the sun.
What is your favourite travel destination and why? After spending 12 months overseas, there are so many places on my list. Two places I’d love to go back to would be Canada for the snow and Spain for the culture and food.
Favourite food: Home cooked pizza (with pineapple)
One word to describe you: Outgoing
At what age and how did you become involved in netball? I first started netball when I was 8 years old (year 3). I played school netball all the way through until year 12, but started at Cheerio when I was 16 (year 10).
Growing up who was your favourite netball player? Natalie von Bertouch. She was one of the first players I remember ever watching. She was in my favourite positions, C and WA and I always wanted to be as quick as her
What do you consider to be your best moment in netball? In year 12, my school participated in the Gold Coast Netball Carnival. We travelled to Queensland and after 3-4 days of playing, we finished with a grand final win
How do you spend your time off the court? I always enjoy being outdoors and active. Going for beach walks, hikes, camping, kayaking or even just a coffee in the sun.
What is your favourite travel destination and why? After spending 12 months overseas, there are so many places on my list. Two places I’d love to go back to would be Canada for the snow and Spain for the culture and food.
Katelyn Pitt
GA / GS
Occupation: Restaurant Manager at Hungry Jacks
Favourite food: Lasagna
One word to describe you: Happy
At what age and how did you become involved in netball? I became involved with netball when I was 5 years old because I always watched my mum play and I wanted to play as soon as possible.
Growing up who was your favourite netball player? Natalie Medhurst
What do you consider to be your best moment in netball? Winning the grand final my first year at Cheerio
How do you spend your time off the court? Working and watching the footy
What is your favourite travel destination and why? Probably the Gold Coast because it’s warm, sunny and I love the theme parks and all the crazy rides
Favourite food: Lasagna
One word to describe you: Happy
At what age and how did you become involved in netball? I became involved with netball when I was 5 years old because I always watched my mum play and I wanted to play as soon as possible.
Growing up who was your favourite netball player? Natalie Medhurst
What do you consider to be your best moment in netball? Winning the grand final my first year at Cheerio
How do you spend your time off the court? Working and watching the footy
What is your favourite travel destination and why? Probably the Gold Coast because it’s warm, sunny and I love the theme parks and all the crazy rides
Brooke Turner
C / WD
Occupation: Hospitality
Favourite food: Chocolate
One word to describe you: Outgoing
At what age and how did you become involved in netball? 7
Growing up who was your favourite netball player? Natalie Von Bertouch
What do you consider to be your best moment in netball? Winning Grand Finals
How do you spend your time off the court? At the beach – drinking coffee.
What is your favourite travel destination and why?
Tulum, Mexico – beaches!
Favourite food: Chocolate
One word to describe you: Outgoing
At what age and how did you become involved in netball? 7
Growing up who was your favourite netball player? Natalie Von Bertouch
What do you consider to be your best moment in netball? Winning Grand Finals
How do you spend your time off the court? At the beach – drinking coffee.
What is your favourite travel destination and why?
Tulum, Mexico – beaches!
Lauren Sutton
GK
Occupation: Teacher
Favourite food: Chicken Pad Thai
One word to describe you: Fun
At what age and how did you become involved in netball? Started at roughly 20. A friend got me to play at Cheerio because she liked the colour yellow.
Growing up who was your favourite netball player? Mo’onia Gerrard
What do you consider to be your best moment in netball? Winning a premiership and first game in Reserves.
How do you spend your time off the court? Stretching…..I’m getting old.
What is your favourite travel destination and why? Canada for snowboarding.
Favourite food: Chicken Pad Thai
One word to describe you: Fun
At what age and how did you become involved in netball? Started at roughly 20. A friend got me to play at Cheerio because she liked the colour yellow.
Growing up who was your favourite netball player? Mo’onia Gerrard
What do you consider to be your best moment in netball? Winning a premiership and first game in Reserves.
How do you spend your time off the court? Stretching…..I’m getting old.
What is your favourite travel destination and why? Canada for snowboarding.
Megan Tsharke
GA / WA
Occupation: PhD Student
Favourite food: Chocolate
One word to describe you: Easy going
At what age and how did you become involved in netball? Started at 5, grew up watching my mum and two older sisters.
Growing up who was your favourite netball player? Sharelle McMahon
What do you consider to be your best moment in netball? First time making the AMND team.
How do you spend your time off the court? Studying, time with family and friends.
What is your favourite travel destination and why? Vanuatu – beach, warm weather and relaxed.
Favourite food: Chocolate
One word to describe you: Easy going
At what age and how did you become involved in netball? Started at 5, grew up watching my mum and two older sisters.
Growing up who was your favourite netball player? Sharelle McMahon
What do you consider to be your best moment in netball? First time making the AMND team.
How do you spend your time off the court? Studying, time with family and friends.
What is your favourite travel destination and why? Vanuatu – beach, warm weather and relaxed.
Alisha Lyall
WD/ GD
Occupation: Student
Favourite food: Potatoes
One word to describe you: Laidback
At what age and how did you become involved in netball? 4, my mum always played so she encouraged me to as well.
Growing up who was your favourite netball player? Irene van Dyk
What do you consider to be your best moment in netball? Receiving team of the year in 2015.
How do you spend your time off the court? Eating, sleeping and hanging out with friends.
What is your favourite travel destination and why? Vietnam, so beautiful and relaxing, love the hikes through the mountains,
Favourite food: Potatoes
One word to describe you: Laidback
At what age and how did you become involved in netball? 4, my mum always played so she encouraged me to as well.
Growing up who was your favourite netball player? Irene van Dyk
What do you consider to be your best moment in netball? Receiving team of the year in 2015.
How do you spend your time off the court? Eating, sleeping and hanging out with friends.
What is your favourite travel destination and why? Vietnam, so beautiful and relaxing, love the hikes through the mountains,
Jaimee Trewartha
WA / C
Occupation: Accountant
Favourite food: Sushi
One word to describe you: Positive
At what age and how did you become involved in netball? 6. my mum played and was involved in the club.
Growing up who was your favourite netball player? Natalie von Bertouch
What do you consider to be your best moment in netball? Making the state team and winning back to back A Grade Premierships.
How do you spend your time off the court? With friends and family.
What is your favourite travel destination and why? Bali, because it’s relaxing.
Favourite food: Sushi
One word to describe you: Positive
At what age and how did you become involved in netball? 6. my mum played and was involved in the club.
Growing up who was your favourite netball player? Natalie von Bertouch
What do you consider to be your best moment in netball? Making the state team and winning back to back A Grade Premierships.
How do you spend your time off the court? With friends and family.
What is your favourite travel destination and why? Bali, because it’s relaxing.
Lisa Durbridge
C / WD
Occupation: School Teacher
Favourite food: Cheese
One word to describe you: Passionate
At what age and how did you become involved in netball? 7 years old, Seacliff Uniting Netball Club.
Growing up who was your favourite netball player? Rebecca Sanders
What do you consider to be your best moment in netball? Playing netball finals.
How do you spend your time off the court? Being a mum, chasing a toddler around.
What is your favourite travel destination and why? Thailand
Favourite food: Cheese
One word to describe you: Passionate
At what age and how did you become involved in netball? 7 years old, Seacliff Uniting Netball Club.
Growing up who was your favourite netball player? Rebecca Sanders
What do you consider to be your best moment in netball? Playing netball finals.
How do you spend your time off the court? Being a mum, chasing a toddler around.
What is your favourite travel destination and why? Thailand
Bree Burns
GS / GK
Occupation: Solicitor
Favourite food: Pasta
One word to describe you: Cheerful
At what age and how did you become involved in netball? 8
Growing up who was your favourite netball player? Michelle den Dekker
What do you consider to be your best moment in netball? 2010 AMND Premiership
How do you spend your time off the court? Lawyering, parenting and singing.
What is your favourite travel destination and why? Paris – the most exotic place I’ve been.
Favourite food: Pasta
One word to describe you: Cheerful
At what age and how did you become involved in netball? 8
Growing up who was your favourite netball player? Michelle den Dekker
What do you consider to be your best moment in netball? 2010 AMND Premiership
How do you spend your time off the court? Lawyering, parenting and singing.
What is your favourite travel destination and why? Paris – the most exotic place I’ve been.
Michelle Richards
GK / GD
Occupation: Admin Support Officer
Favourite food: Pizza
One word to describe you: Feisty
At what age and how did you become involved in netball? 7 years old. Played for school, the town team and at 16 played for West Wales.
Growing up who was your favourite netball player? Caitlin Thwaites
What do you consider to be your best moment in netball? Making the 2018 squad after having a baby.
How do you spend your time off the court? Being a mum! She keeps me busy.
What is your favourite travel destination and why? Canda as it’s such a beautiful country with amazing cities and fab people.
Favourite food: Pizza
One word to describe you: Feisty
At what age and how did you become involved in netball? 7 years old. Played for school, the town team and at 16 played for West Wales.
Growing up who was your favourite netball player? Caitlin Thwaites
What do you consider to be your best moment in netball? Making the 2018 squad after having a baby.
How do you spend your time off the court? Being a mum! She keeps me busy.
What is your favourite travel destination and why? Canda as it’s such a beautiful country with amazing cities and fab people.
Kelly Girven
WD / GD
Occupation: Architech
Favourite food: Pasta
One word to describe you: Hilarious
At what age and how did you become involved in netball? 7
Growing up who was your favourite netball player? Sharni Layton
What do you consider to be your best moment in netball? Winning Grand Finals.
How do you spend your time off the court? Working
What is your favourite travel destination and why? Berlin – arts and culture.
Favourite food: Pasta
One word to describe you: Hilarious
At what age and how did you become involved in netball? 7
Growing up who was your favourite netball player? Sharni Layton
What do you consider to be your best moment in netball? Winning Grand Finals.
How do you spend your time off the court? Working
What is your favourite travel destination and why? Berlin – arts and culture.
Aliena Lyall
GK / GD
Occupation: Retail – Deli Manager
Favourite food: Chocolate and potato
One word to describe you: Tall
At what age and how did you become involved in netball? 5
What do you consider to be your best moment in netball? Getting in the squad.
How do you spend your time off the court? Working and napping.
What is your favourite travel destination and why? USA – food.
Favourite food: Chocolate and potato
One word to describe you: Tall
At what age and how did you become involved in netball? 5
What do you consider to be your best moment in netball? Getting in the squad.
How do you spend your time off the court? Working and napping.
What is your favourite travel destination and why? USA – food.
Kelly Moyle
WA / C
Occupation: Retail
Favourite food: Thai or Vietnamese
One word to describe you: Indecisive
At what age and how did you become involved in netball? Started playing when I was 6.
Growing up who was your favourite netball player? Kathryn HarbyWilliams
What do you consider to be your best moment in netball? Winning and Inter 1 Granfd Final in overtime.
How do you spend your time off the court? With my family.
What is your favourite travel destination and why? Greek Islands – such a beautiful part of the world.
Favourite food: Thai or Vietnamese
One word to describe you: Indecisive
At what age and how did you become involved in netball? Started playing when I was 6.
Growing up who was your favourite netball player? Kathryn HarbyWilliams
What do you consider to be your best moment in netball? Winning and Inter 1 Granfd Final in overtime.
How do you spend your time off the court? With my family.
What is your favourite travel destination and why? Greek Islands – such a beautiful part of the world.
Abbey Madden
GA / GS
Occupation: Student
Favourite food: Pasta
One word to describe you: Chilled
At what age and how did you become involved in netball? 5 or 6, grown up watching older sisters play sport/netball.
Growing up who was your favourite netball player? Catherine Cox
What do you consider to be your best moment in netball? Back to back, coming 4th to 1st both years.
How do you spend your time off the court? Walking along the beach, studying, sleeping and spending time with family and friends.
What is your favourite travel destination and why? Mildura – my home town.
Favourite food: Pasta
One word to describe you: Chilled
At what age and how did you become involved in netball? 5 or 6, grown up watching older sisters play sport/netball.
Growing up who was your favourite netball player? Catherine Cox
What do you consider to be your best moment in netball? Back to back, coming 4th to 1st both years.
How do you spend your time off the court? Walking along the beach, studying, sleeping and spending time with family and friends.
What is your favourite travel destination and why? Mildura – my home town.
Brydie Sims
GD / GA
Occupation: Fashion buyer
Favourite food: Pasta
One word to describe you: Passionate
At what age and how did you become involved in netball? Started playing competitive at the age 9. My mum was a netball coach and my sisters both played as well as my dad being the head footy coach for the country club so I believe I wouldn’t of had a choice to play.
Growing up who was your favourite netball player? Can’t say I just admired one player, I admired any player that is hard at it and has a lot of energy and passion for the game.
What do you consider to be your best moment in netball? My best moment would be playing for Kangarilla with my sister and we won the 2010 A Grade Premiership. Was the best feeling.
How do you spend your time off the court? Shopping, and seeing family as they all live far from here.
What is your favourite travel destination and why? America for sure, they have so much going on all the time. Lots of fun can be had there.
Favourite food: Pasta
One word to describe you: Passionate
At what age and how did you become involved in netball? Started playing competitive at the age 9. My mum was a netball coach and my sisters both played as well as my dad being the head footy coach for the country club so I believe I wouldn’t of had a choice to play.
Growing up who was your favourite netball player? Can’t say I just admired one player, I admired any player that is hard at it and has a lot of energy and passion for the game.
What do you consider to be your best moment in netball? My best moment would be playing for Kangarilla with my sister and we won the 2010 A Grade Premiership. Was the best feeling.
How do you spend your time off the court? Shopping, and seeing family as they all live far from here.
What is your favourite travel destination and why? America for sure, they have so much going on all the time. Lots of fun can be had there.
Sam Hannaford
WD / GK
Occupation: Podiatrist
Favourite food: Dumplings
One word to describe you: Determined
At what age and how did you become involved in netball? Age 9 because I wanted to be doing something fun, started playing at school for two years and began playing club netball after that
Growing up who was your favourite netball player? Sharni Layton
What do you consider to be your best moment in netball? Coming back from a broken arm at Cheerio in 2012 to play in the grand final
How do you spend your time off the court? At the gym, camping or looking after my plant jungle
What is your favourite travel destination and why? Streaky Bay because it beautiful with lots of family memories
Favourite food: Dumplings
One word to describe you: Determined
At what age and how did you become involved in netball? Age 9 because I wanted to be doing something fun, started playing at school for two years and began playing club netball after that
Growing up who was your favourite netball player? Sharni Layton
What do you consider to be your best moment in netball? Coming back from a broken arm at Cheerio in 2012 to play in the grand final
How do you spend your time off the court? At the gym, camping or looking after my plant jungle
What is your favourite travel destination and why? Streaky Bay because it beautiful with lots of family memories
Alana Metcalfe
GD / WD
Occupation: Admin for an Orthodontist
Favourite food: Anything Thai!
One word to describe you: Adventurous
At what age and how did you become involved in netball? 10
Growing up who was your favourite netball player? Mo’onia Gerrard
What do you consider to be your best moment in netball? Winning grand final and intercol with the 1st team in year 12
How do you spend your time off the court? Surrounding myself with friends and family, beach, going out for foo
What is your favourite travel destination and why? Bali because I love the friendly locals, there are so many amazing locations, the hot weather and I get to see my sister who lives there
Favourite food: Anything Thai!
One word to describe you: Adventurous
At what age and how did you become involved in netball? 10
Growing up who was your favourite netball player? Mo’onia Gerrard
What do you consider to be your best moment in netball? Winning grand final and intercol with the 1st team in year 12
How do you spend your time off the court? Surrounding myself with friends and family, beach, going out for foo
What is your favourite travel destination and why? Bali because I love the friendly locals, there are so many amazing locations, the hot weather and I get to see my sister who lives there
Meg Neindorf
WA / C
Occupation: Secondary Home Ec teacher
Favourite food: Home cooked pizza (with pineapple)
One word to describe you: Outgoing
At what age and how did you become involved in netball? I first started netball when I was 8 years old (year 3). I played school netball all the way through until year 12, but started at Cheerio when I was 16 (year 10).
Growing up who was your favourite netball player? Natalie von Bertouch. She was one of the first players I remember ever watching. She was in my favourite positions, C and WA and I always wanted to be as quick as her
What do you consider to be your best moment in netball? In year 12, my school participated in the Gold Coast Netball Carnival. We travelled to Queensland and after 3-4 days of playing, we finished with a grand final win
How do you spend your time off the court? I always enjoy being outdoors and active. Going for beach walks, hikes, camping, kayaking or even just a coffee in the sun.
What is your favourite travel destination and why? After spending 12 months overseas, there are so many places on my list. Two places I’d love to go back to would be Canada for the snow and Spain for the culture and food.
Favourite food: Home cooked pizza (with pineapple)
One word to describe you: Outgoing
At what age and how did you become involved in netball? I first started netball when I was 8 years old (year 3). I played school netball all the way through until year 12, but started at Cheerio when I was 16 (year 10).
Growing up who was your favourite netball player? Natalie von Bertouch. She was one of the first players I remember ever watching. She was in my favourite positions, C and WA and I always wanted to be as quick as her
What do you consider to be your best moment in netball? In year 12, my school participated in the Gold Coast Netball Carnival. We travelled to Queensland and after 3-4 days of playing, we finished with a grand final win
How do you spend your time off the court? I always enjoy being outdoors and active. Going for beach walks, hikes, camping, kayaking or even just a coffee in the sun.
What is your favourite travel destination and why? After spending 12 months overseas, there are so many places on my list. Two places I’d love to go back to would be Canada for the snow and Spain for the culture and food.
Katelyn Pitt
GA / GS
Occupation: Restaurant Manager at Hungry Jacks
Favourite food: Lasagna
One word to describe you: Happy
At what age and how did you become involved in netball? I became involved with netball when I was 5 years old because I always watched my mum play and I wanted to play as soon as possible.
Growing up who was your favourite netball player? Natalie Medhurst
What do you consider to be your best moment in netball? Winning the grand final my first year at Cheerio
How do you spend your time off the court? Working and watching the footy
What is your favourite travel destination and why? Probably the Gold Coast because it’s warm, sunny and I love the theme parks and all the crazy rides
Favourite food: Lasagna
One word to describe you: Happy
At what age and how did you become involved in netball? I became involved with netball when I was 5 years old because I always watched my mum play and I wanted to play as soon as possible.
Growing up who was your favourite netball player? Natalie Medhurst
What do you consider to be your best moment in netball? Winning the grand final my first year at Cheerio
How do you spend your time off the court? Working and watching the footy
What is your favourite travel destination and why? Probably the Gold Coast because it’s warm, sunny and I love the theme parks and all the crazy rides