TERRITORY STORM 2018

Emma Tickner - Captain

GK, GD Playing history: NSW Swifts 2017, QLD ANL 2016-2015 Most memorable moment in netball: Debuting for the Swifts Most influence on your netball career: Stephanie Wood Age began playing and where: 11, Noosa First coach: Karen Jeffery Favourite thing about playing netball in the NT (or for the NT): The fact that we only come together on the weekends yet it’s like we’ve been together all week Netball Hero: Bec Bulley Occupation: Teacher Aide / student Favourite pastime other than netball: Being at the beach with my family Interesting fact: I broke my leg playing rugby union

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Karli Foster- Vice Captain

GD & GK

Playing history: 2014, 2017 & 2018 ANL (Territory Storm) 2016 VNL (City West Falcons) 2017/2018 VNL (Boroondara Express) Most memorable moment in netball: Noeline Taurua (Sunshine Coast Lightning Coach) putting us through a training session on the Sunshine Coast pre-ANL season. Most influence on your netball career: My mum

Age began playing and where: 11 years old, Somerville Football Netball Club

First coach: Kerrie Brodie

Favourite thing about playing netball in the NT (or for the NT): The awesome bunch of girls that I get to play with and overcoming the challenges we face by not having the luxury of living in the same state and all training together.

Netball Hero: Sharni Layton

Occupation: CS Manager at Goodlife Health Clubs

Favourite pastime other than netball: Going to heavy music gigs

Interesting fact: I have never watched The Lion King

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Stephanie O’Brien - Vice Captain WA, C, GA Playing history: Queensland state league 2008-current, Queensland 17U-21’s, Queensland Fusion ANL 2017, Sunshine Coast Lightning Training partner 2018 Most memorable moment in netball: ANL finals 2017 Most influence on your netball career: My mother driving me 2 hrs for training sometimes 3 times a week. Age began playing and where: 5 yrs , Warwick and Districts Netball Association First coach: Belinda Fenton (Warwick Netball Association) Favourite thing about playing netball in the NT (or for the NT): The girls and support staff are amazing! Netball Hero: Madi Robinson Occupation: Student/ Lifeguard Favourite pastime other than netball: Futsal and Athletics Interesting fact: I used to play the saxophone and the Chello

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Lucinda Benjamin GS, GA Playing history: 2016-17 Qld Fusion Australian Netball League team; 2014-18 Division 1 Brisbane West Lions Qld State Netball League team; 2011-13 Division 2 Logan Wildcats Qld State Netball League Team.

Most memorable moment in netball: Losing a contact lens on Laura Geitz's arm in a practice match against the Firebirds. Most influence on your netball career: Karen Topp, one of the first coaches who really believed in me and pushed me to be the best player I could be.

Age began playing and where: 11, Raiders Allstars, Downey Park Netball Association.

First coach: I'm way too old to remember that. Favourite thing about playing netball in the NT (or for the NT): The coaches involved in the Territory Storm team have so much experience and knowledge, and the girls play an awesome brand of netball, it's always a great time when we all come together! Netball Hero: Liz Ellis Occupation: Sports Administration and Events

Favourite pastime other than netball: Doggos, memes, reading, candlelit dinners, long walks on the beach.

Interesting fact: If it weren't for my dodgy back, I'd probably still be playing Aussie Rules instead of netball.

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Ruby Farthing

WA, C, WD Playing history: Represented NT in Underage National Champs in U17s division in 2015 and in the U19s division in 2016, 2017 and 2018. Represented NT in U15s School Girls National Champs in 2013 and 2014.

Most memorable moment in netball: being a ball girl for the third match of the Constellation Cup between Australia and NZ in 2013. Most influence on your netball career: Debra Gray Age began playing and where: began playing netball at age 11 for Federals Netball Club, Alice Springs. First coach: Cheryl Talbot Favourite thing about playing netball in the NT (or for the NT): The life-long friendships to be made, the sportsmanship and the wide opportunities to pursue high level netball.

Netball Hero: Bronwyn Bock-Jonathan Occupation: Court Officer at Alice Springs Local Court

Favourite pastime other than netball: Hanging out with friends Interesting fact: I have received a burst eardrum playing netball.

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Katie Elmer WD & GD

Playing History: Nightcliff Tigers 2018 NT, Carina League Tigers QLD 2013-2017, Waikato Bay of Plenty Beko Team 2016, Tasmania U21s 2015 Most memorable moment in netball: Our School netball trip to Singapore to watch the world cup in 2011 Most influence on your netball career: My family Age began playing and where: 6 at MDNA in Brisbane First Coach: Primary School Teacher Mrs Vantreer Favourite thing about playing netball in the NT: How welcoming and nice everyone is Netball Hero: Kayla Cullen Occupation: Project Support Officer Favourite pastime other than netball: Hanging out with my puppies, Will and family.

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Mia Henderson

GK/GD

Playing history: Northern Territory Storm 2018, Queensland Fusion 2017, Brisbane West Lions 2013-2018 Most memorable moment in netball: Playing for the Australian schoolgirls U/16s team in New Zealand Most influence on your netball career: Christine Vogue Age began playing and where: 7 years old for my local club in Perth, Western Australia First coach: Meg Elsbury Favourite thing about playing netball in the NT (or for the NT): The inclusive and encouraging team culture Netball Hero: Laura Geitz Occupation: Student Favourite pastime other than netball: Going to the movies Interesting fact: I always have to brush my teeth before playing!

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Binnian Hunt GA/GS Playing history: Firebirds training partner / Brisbane North Cougars Team Most memorable moment in netball: Playing overseas for the first time Most influence on your netball career: My family Age began playing and where: 10 years old Pine Rivers for Brother Netball Club First coach: My Aunty Mary Favourite thing about playing netball in the NT (or for the NT): Amazing bunch of girls Netball Hero: Laura Langman Occupation: Airline Check-in agent Favourite pastime other than netball: Touch footy / Volleyball Interesting fact:

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Courtney Murphy GA, WA Playing History: NT 12U, 15U, 17U, 21U, Territory Storm ANL, QLD 19U and AIS 17’s Squad Most memorable moment in netball: Making TID squad at nationals Most influential: Being able to be coaches my previous players and to learn from their experiences. Age began playing/where: Darwin age 8 First Coach: Jo Richardson Fav thing about playing with NT: Getting to play and train with great mates who keep the sport fun and enjoyable Netball hero: Caitlyn Nevins and Kimmy Rav Occupation: Administration Officer/ Student Fav past time: Eating, sleeping and watching grey’s anatomy Interesting fact: My pinky toes don’t touch the ground

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Bethany Fry

WD, C

Playing history: NT 17s and 19s Nationals

Most memorable moment in netball: Receiving an NTIS scholarship

Most influence on your netball career: Bronwyn

When you began playing and where: I started netball when I was 12 in the NT

Favourite thing about playing netball for the NT: I love playing Netball for the NT because of the amazing people and the “Never give up” culture NT has.

Netball hero: Laura Geitz

Occupation: Administration officer at the University of Sydney

Favourite pastime other than netball: Eating food!

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Gemma Henderson

C, WA, WD

Playing history: Underage School Girls: 2010 & 2012, Nationals 17U: 2013, Nationals 19U 2014 & 2015, Nationals 21U: 2012 7 2015 ANL: 2014, 2015, 2017 & 2018

Most memorable moment in netball: Getting picked for my first state team

Most influence on your netball career: All the girls in the Falcons Club

When you began playing and where: 9 years old playing in Darwin for Tigers

Favourite thing about playing netball for the NT: The ability to adapt to every situation and play with diverse people from around Australia.

Netball hero: Tina Way

Occupation: Student

Favourite pastime other than netball: Family holiday in Darwin Interesting Fact: I love Pete Evans