Beachlands resident and former Howick College student Amelia Walmsley has been selected in the Silver Ferns squad for the 2023/24 season.
Walmsley played five years of netball at the east Auckland College, beginning in year nine, and grew into the goal shooter position.
In year 13, she played for the Northern Comets in the National Netball League and spent some time with the Mainland Tactix as injury cover.
“We are so so proud,” says Howick College director of sport Adelita Sotutu.
In 2022, Walmsley was offered a full contract with the Central Pulse in the ANZ Premiership, where she has now played for two seasons.
“Walmsley made an impact in this year’s ANZ Premiership with Te Wānanga o Raukawa Pulse where her form earned her a regular starting spot in the shooting circle in her second fully-contracted season with the side,” said a spokesperson for the Silver Ferns.
Silver Ferns teams to play in next month’s Taini Jamison Trophy and October’s Constellation Cup will be selected later this week.
Head coach Dame Noeline Taurua says Walmsley earned her spot in the squad through her consistency on the ANZ Premiership court this year.
Silver Ferns 2023/24 Squad:
Shooters:
- Ameliaranne Ekenasio
- Tiana Metuarau
- Grace Nweke
- Amelia Walmsley
- Maia Wilson
Midcourters:
- Maddy Gordon
- Kate Heffernan
- Mila Reuelu-Buchanan
- Whitney Souness
- Peta Toeava
Defenders:
- Karin Burger
- Kate Burley
- Kelly Jury
- Phoenix Karaka
- Paris Lokotui
- Jane Watson
Three ex-Saint Kentigern College students have also been selected for the Silver Ferns Development Squad.
They are Amorangi Malesala, Tayla Earle and Carys Stythe.
