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| No. 24–Bendigo Spirit | |
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| Position | Guard |
| Personal information | |
| Born | 10 March 1983 Echuca, Victoria |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Listed height | 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) |
| Career information | |
| College | Northwest Missouri (2002–2004) |
| Playing career | 2007–present |
| Career history | |
| 2007–2016 | Bendigo Spirit |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Chalmers began her college career at Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge, Iowa for the Iowa Central Tritons, from 2000 to 2002. After strong showings, Chalmers transferred to Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, Missouri with the Bearcats, in NCAA Division II.
After strong showings with Bendigo in the SEABL, Chalmers was invited to attend training with the incoming WNBL side, the Bendigo Spirit. Chalmers then made her professional debut with the Spirit in 2007. She has since been a consistent member of the Spirit roster. With the Spirit, she has won two Championships in 2013 and 2014, led by the likes of Kristi Harrower, Gabrielle Richards and Kelsey Griffin. [1]
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