The Adelaide Thunderbirds will enter the 2021 season with a very familiar attack end, after re-signing Lenize Potgieter and Samantha Gooden for the year.
Potgieter was a formidable target in her debut season with the Thunderbirds, shooting 437 goals at an impressive 94 per cent accuracy.
The South African international shot at 100% accuracy in Rounds 4 and 5 and finished fourth in the league for offensive rebounds with 32.
Gooden showed great potential in her first season with the Thunderbirds, embracing the new super shot and proving her ability to sink the long bombs.
Thunderbirds High Performance Manager Pitre Bourdon said the club was thrilled to secure both shooters for the 2021 season.
“Lenize certainly showed us what she can do at Suncorp Super Netball level this year,” Bourdon said.
“As an international player, she brings great experience and a unique playing style to the side and we’re excited to see her combinations with Georgie and Sammy develop further.
“Sammy gave us a great insight into what she can offer in her first season with us.
“We know she’s capable of delivering the long-range shot, she also presents strongly under the post and to cap it off she is an exceptional team person.
“We’re looking forward to seeing how she grows in 2021.”
The pair will join Georgie Horjus, who earned her first Super Netball contract after her breakout season in 2020.
This news comes off the back of the announcement that shooter Sasha Glasgow will not be re-signing with the club and will be pursuing a new deal elsewhere for 2021.
