Personal information | |||
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Born | 9 December 1999 | ||
University | University of Hertfordshire [1] | ||
Netball career | |||
Playing position(s): GA, GS | |||
Years | Club team(s) | Apps | |
2017–2018 | Loughborough Lightning | ||
2018–2020 | Saracens Mavericks | ||
2020-2022 | Wasps Netball | ||
2022-2023 | Severn Stars | ||
2023-present | London Pulse | ||
(Correct as of 13 Feb 2024) |
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