Is Maddy Gordon in the Silver Ferns?
Silver Ferns midcourter Maddy Gordon is making an impact as she returns to the ANZ netball premiership from a serious knee injury. Pulse coach Yvette McCausland-Durie says Gordon has worked incredibly hard to get back on court.
Who is silver fern GS?
Grace Nweke
| Player # | 179 |
|---|---|
| Positions | GS |
| DOB | 07/02/2002 |
| Height | 193cm |
| Test Caps | 4 |
Who is the shortest silver fern?
Peta Toeava Being the shortest player in the competition did not detract from Toeava’s rich skill set and abundant athletic talent. Predominantly a wing attack, Toeava was the little general in the midcourt with her ability to size up a situation and add a different dynamic.
How old is Maddie Gordon?
The 20-year-old is a raw prospect that offers tenacity and excitement around the court.
Where is Maddy Gordon now?
A super quick and skilful midcourter with a non-stop engine, Gordon continues to grow her expertise after a heady 2020 delivered an MVP performance in the Grand Final and first-time selection in the Silver Ferns squad. She has retained her position in the 2021/22 squad.
Who is the most famous netball team in the world?
Australia
Current world rankings
| World Netball Rankings Top 20 as of 1 March 2022 | |
|---|---|
| Rank | Team |
| 1 | Australia |
| 2 | New Zealand |
| 3 | England |
Who invented netball?
immigrant to the USA, James Naismith, was ordered to invent an indoor game for high-spirited young men at the School for Christian Workers (later the YMCA). Most games tried ended with injury rates of staggering proportions!
What is the New Zealand national netball team called?
The New Zealand national netball team, commonly known as the Silver Ferns, represent New Zealand in international netball.
Who is the most capped player in New Zealand netball history?
Captain Laura Langman, who became captain in 2018, reached 146 national team caps in October that year, overtaking Irene van Dyk as the most capped player in New Zealand netball history.
Who is in New Zealand’s Rugby World Cup squad?
The squad includes Te Wānanga o Raukawa Pulse shooter Tiana Metuarau who was part of the side which claimed the world title in Botswana in 2017, while a number of players who contested the 2020 ANZ Premiership have also been included.
When was the first Netball World Cup held?
The first Netball World Cup (then called the “World Tournament”) took place in 1963 in Eastbourne, England. The New Zealand team travelled to the venue by boat, arriving after a voyage of six weeks. The team were captained by Pam Edwards, with Muir as vice-captain.