In just its second season, the Australian league has announced itself as the premier netball competition – attracting players like Jo Harten and Helen Housby (England), Mwai Kumwenda (Malawi) and this year’s revelation Jhaniele Fowler (Jamaica).
New Zealand’s ANZ Premiership rules make it difficult for our trans-Tasman friends to also compete in Suncorp Super Netball, netball coach and media personality Sue Gaudion said there were still plenty of talented players across the globe who could be attracted to the Australian league.
Here are Sue’s thoughts on four of the top prospects:
Beth Cobden (England, wing defence/centre)
She has had a little bit of court time with the England Roses and is an up-and-comer on the international stage.
She brings versatility across the court and brings height along with her game. She is a taller type of wing defence along the same lines as Renae Ingles.
She can move into centre and brings a point of difference in terms of height and is a threat across multiple positions.
Shamera Sterling (Jamaica, goalkeeper)
She just finished playing in the English league and her coming to Australia has been a big talking point.
I think she is young and impressionable and someone who gets their hands on her can coach her and shape her career.
She is a ball winner, athletic and probably has enough height and ability to contend with the big shooters in this league.
Lenize Potgieter (South Africa, goal shooter)
She is playing in the New Zealand league and is the number one shooter for South Africa.
She has a strong body and the ability to score big loads of goals. She has proven herself in the New Zealand league with accuracy and is only 24 years of age, so she still has heaps of growth in her.
If there was a space, she could step into the spotlight of the Suncorp Super Netball competition and contribute to any roster – she is a scoring machine.
Peace Proscovia (Uganda, goal shooter)
Peace brings something a little bit special – she plays for her life. She doesn’t take anything for granted. She is a scoring machine, has solid hands, is accurate and brings an x-factor, similar to Kumwenda.
Peace has so much to play for, pride in her country. You know you are going to get every millimetre (of effort) out of her.
