THE Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) is already home to a number of international stars making it one of the strongest netball competitions in the world. However, we as the Draft Central team are creating a list of top 10 players we would like to see join the competition. Coming in at number 10 is Joice Takaidza.

The Zimbabwean goal shooter burst onto the international scene at the 2019 Netball World Cup in England. Takaidza is an unknown quantity but proved that she has a big bag of tricks able to mix it amongst the best and hold her own. Throughout the World Cup, Takaidza played against a host of A-list defenders in Australian duo Courtney Bruce and Jo Weston along with Silver Ferns stars Jane Watson and Phoenix Karaka. She was a key reason why her side progressed as far as they did in the World Cup with her sure-fire shooting and ability to hold space in the circle on full display. She racked up a whopping 198 goals throughout the World Cup taking out the leading scorer for the Gems and while she did not feature highly on the assists leaderboard with three she showcased her strength on the rebound with six offensive rebounds.

Takaidza took the competition by storm with her silky footwork, impressive balance and ability to hold under the post her main attributes. While she is still a raw prospect she has proved that further development at the highest level possible could help mold her into an exciting prospect for years to come. Already residing in Australia and living in a small country town in South Australia, Takaidza could be a key acquisition for an SSN club much like Peace Proscovia. Her split under the post and strength to consistently butter up and offer an option puts her in a good light while her ball handling skills are strong in the circle able to reel in any errant passes. Though she is not the quickest, her body positioning is what sets her up to be a commanding figure in the goal circle as shown in her time on court for Zimbabwe. Although she is not the most accurate shooter, her ability to put up a high volume of shots and remain a constant threat in the circle paints her as a key figure for any side and continued exposure to a high level of netball will further enhance her skillset.

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Top 10 players we’d like to see in the SSN:

#10 Joice Takaidza (Zimbabwe)