23/Under
Playing History: Geelong Cougars 2018-current.
Favourite thing about the game: The friendships and memories you create.
Favourite Netball Achievement: Personal: Captain of the AGSV representative team. Team: Winning the Association Championships undefeated with Westside.
Olivia Taylor
WD/GD
Playing History: I started playing netball at my local club Geelong west giants both juniors and seniors and currently still am playing. I have also played in teams such as Geelong rep team, Central west talent academy, Barwon region at state titles, Geelong flyers and now Geelong cougars. I’m also in the u/17 state team and Geelong grammar APS netball team for the 2023 year ahead.
What’s your favourite thing about the game? Being in a team and meeting new people.
If you had to name one person who had an influence on your netball career, who would it be? My parents, as they have dedicated their time for me and always had faith in me.
GK/GD
What’s your favourite thing about the game? The bond that you gain with your teammates and the competitiveness and adrenaline.
If you had to name one person who had an influence on your netball career, who would it be? My parents. They have always supported me with every decision that came to netball.
What’s your favourite netball achievement – team and personal? My favourite team achievement was winning the 2022 VNL premiership. Personal would be deciding to continue with netball after my injury in 2022.
GS/GA
Age: 15
Playing History: St Marys Year 6 Netball, Birregurra Football Netball Club 4 years, CDFNL Under 13’s and 15’s, played Geelong Flyers 1 season, Training Partner for Geelong Cougars, under 19 cougars and development squad for Victoria.
What’s your favourite thing about the game? The laughs and banter.
If you had to name one person who had an influence on your netball career, who would it be? Karen Hart (Birregurra Netball Coach) and Tracey Dunstan (Geelong Flyers)
I started playing netball in U11s at Altona. Then I progressed to VU Vultures and started playing Altona Rep from 12 to 15. In 2021, I joined RDFNL to then play U19s and B Grade for the Melton Centrals and Talent Academy for Central West. My favourite thing about netball is the competitiveness of the game and being a part of a great team. I’ve had many positive influences throughout my netball years, but my coaches have guided me to the player I am today. My parents have been my #1 supporters since I began in U11s; they encourage my love for the sport. My favourite netball achievement so far is getting into the U19s Geelong Cougars team. In my spare time I love hanging out with my friends and my dog Charli.
Playing History (from the beginning of your netball till now):
St Marys netball club – 2016- current. Geelong Centrals- 2019-2021. Geelong Flyers- 2021-2022. U15 SSV Team Vic- 2022. Talent Academy- 2022-current. Barwon Sports Academy- 2021-2022.
What’s your favourite thing about the game? I love being involved in a team sports as you get to share the highs and lows with everyone.
If you had to name one person who had an influence on your netball career, who would it be? My dad.
Playing History: I play for Geelong Amateur netball club, and Geelong Flyers. Also playing Bellarine Rep.
If you had to name one person who had an influence on your netball career, who would it be? My mum
What’s your favourite netball achievement – team and personal? Being selected in U19 for the Cougars.
What do you do outside of netball? Spend time with family and friends, rowing.
WD/GD
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GA/WA
Age: 15
Playing history: Started netball in Net Set Go at age 7 and then played domestic netball from under 9s. Played representative netball since under 11s for Diamond Creek. Made Netball Victoria Talent Academy in 2021 as a bottom age player. Made top 50 at Vic state trials recently.
Favourite thing about netball: Working together as a team and the sense of achievement when we achieve a win after being behind all game. As GK the challenge of trying to stop my player getting free for a pass.
Influence on my netball career: My Diamond Creek representative coach who taught and encouraged me for many years.
GK