Silver Ferns reveal 2024 trialists
THE New Zealand Silver Ferns selectors have announced a squad of 28 trialists ahead of the international season.
Those selected will now head to Wellington for a three day camp on August 19 to 21, from which the Silver Ferns squad, Silver Ferns Development Squad, teams for the Cadbury Series, Taini Jamison Trophy, Constellation Cup and FAST5 Ferns will all be selected.
All six of the ANZ Premiership sides are represented, with the Mystics having the highest number of players on the list with eight.
Shannon Saunders was not considered for selection because of a knew injury, but interesting Mila Reuelu-Buchanan was selected, despite tearing her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in June.
Speaking on the announcement, coach Noeline Taurua said there had been many factors which have gone into naming the trialists.
“We have looked at balancing short term with focus on a long-term plan so that we can compete against the world’s best at the same time as looking to find the right mix. There are also athletes who are not ready to wear the dress at this moment of time but will be in the near future. We need to ensure our foundation pieces are strong but remain open to change and offer support to fast track athletes who we know will be around in 2027.
“Trials is also an opportunity for us to reset our direction towards 2027. How can we work together better, what will it take to win, who can absorb information quickly and of course be able to execute on court. Players need to be fit, healthy, robust and injury free to meet the requirements of trials. I’m looking forward to seeing who rises to the occasion.”
Silver Ferns Trialists
Karin Burger
Kate Burley
Tayla Earle
Georgie Edgecombe
Ameliaranne Ekenasio
Maddy Gordon
Catherine Hall
Georgia Heffernan
Kate Heffernan
Kelly Jackson
Phoenix Karaka
Paris Lokotui
Parris Mason
Tiana Metuarau
Erena Mikaere
Grace Nweke
Claire O’Brien
Kimiora Poi
Mila Reuelu-Buchanan* (unavailable due to injury)
Martina Salmon
Michaela Sokolich-Beatson
Whitney Souness
Carys Stythe
Georgia Takarangi
Elisapeta Toeava
Saviour Tui
Amelia Walmsley
Maia Wilson