Anstiss has proved to be one of the game’s elite midcourters, showcasing her versatility throughout all three midcourt positions this year, just her second at the elite level.
The young West Australian made her Fever debut in 2017, a year in which she was crowned the Club’s Most Valuable Player, while she was rewarded for another stellar campaign this year, by being named in the Samsung Diamonds squad.
Fowler cemented her position as the best shooter in the world, breaking records in her first season in green, including most goals by an individual in a single game, and most goals by an individual in a regular season.
The Jamaican Captain bagged two hauls of 66 goals, each against the Adelaide Thunderbirds, on her way to scoring 783 goals in the regular season, and was also recognised at Wednesday night’s Awards Night, being awarded the 2018 Player’s Player of the Year Award.
The announcement comes just after club released the news that club captain Courtney Bruce has re-signed for the next three years too.
Head Coach Stacey Marinkovich noted the significance of the duo’s signatures.
“Jess and Jhaniele are all world-class athletes, they’re all international representatives, and they are all integral parts of our future,” Marinkovich said.
“We are steadfast in our approach to list management, so I am certainly glad they have each shown a significant commitment to West Coast Fever.”
“What these athletes bring to the Club, not just on the court, but also off the court, in terms of leadership, is second to none, and they will each play big roles in the future of Fever.”
The news follows Bruce’s selection in the Samsung Diamonds Quad Series and Constellation Cup teams this morning.
Bruce has had a rapid rise over the past 18 months, having made her Samsung Diamonds debut, as well as being named the first West Australian to lead Fever this year, a season in which she was awarded the Club’s Most Valuable Player honours.
The Captain dominated the Goal Keeper position in 2018, further cementing her as the best in her position in the country.
Head Coach Stacey Marinkovich said retaining the Club’s home-grown captain was an important boost, as Fever look for success over the next three years.
“We are extremely pleased that Courtney has signed on for the next three seasons,” Marinkovich said.
“In 2018 Courtney has shown true leadership on and off the court, which has been essential in ensuring our values and team culture is second to none.”
“Securing our Captain for the next three seasons is a statement to our fans and commercial partners that Fever is on track for sustained success.”
