WHILE the Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) might be done and dusted for 2019, we will review a number of talented players who stepped up this year and take a look at just what they have to offer and how they can improve further.

DOB: 17/12/1995
Height: 187cm
Position: GD/WD

NSW Swifts- Maddy Turner

Season overview:

The Swifts goal defence relished the opportunity to play out the front of Sarah Klau with the two combining to create a formidable duo down back. Their immense defensive pressure paid dividends going a long way in helping the Swifts win an elusive 2019 premiership.

Assets:

Turner has the skill to shut down a player with her shadowing movement and immense hands over pressure. She works hard in defence using her read of the play to pick off passes or force turnovers. The goal defence pressures the attacker with her three-foot marking and persistent nature to force held balls and errant passes. Turner also acts as a good transition player, able to move the ball down the court and provide back-up on the transverse line to allow the front half to reset. Her connection with Klau caused headaches for the opposition with the two combining to shut down the defensive third by either coming off the body or confusing the space. Turner has a good lean over the shot, uses her body well to position under the post and can block opposition attackers.

Improvements:

There is no denying that Turner has the potential to be one of the most damaging defenders but will have to work on her endurance and game awareness to continue on her upwards trajectory. She has shown that she has plenty of class but can be wasteful at times with penalties or turnovers, and with time and further experience she will be able to hone her craft. At times she can go missing, unable to maintain her consistent four quarter pressure or gets outmanoeuvred by an opponent, an area in which she will be looking to address. She is not the flashiest player, often flying under the radar with her consistency and will need to add another string to her bow to evolve her game play and remain a constant threat down in defence.