Tall Ferns Trial Squad named for China Tour
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The following players have been selected to attend the Tall Ferns’ trial to be held from the 10th–15th June in Auckland. A squad of 12 athletes will be selected prior to departure to China on Wednesday, to compete in the Four Nations Competition against Australia, Brazil and China.
| Kate Alemann | Mineral Area College, Missouri |
| Micaela Cocks | Sandringham Sabres |
| Gemma Curry | North Sydney Bears |
| Rebecca Dew | University of Hawaii Rainbow Wahine |
| Antonia Edmondson | Bendigo Braves |
| Samara Gallaher | Otago |
| Natasha Hall | North Harbour |
| Jillian Harmon | Pool Comense, Como, Italy |
| Amanda Harris | North Harbour |
| Jordan Hunter | Crowder College Lady Riders |
| Aroha Jennings | Waikato Wizards |
| Karlene Kingi | North Harbour |
| Patrice McKenzie | Otago |
| Kate McMeeken-Ruscoe | Bulleen Bomers |
| Natalie Taylor (Purcell) | University of Limerick Women’s Superleague |
| Georgina Richards | Waverley Falcons |
| Erin Rooney | Monmouth Hawks |
| Miriam Slatter | Waikato Wizards |
| Chelsea Terei | Waitakere |
| Jelena Vucinic | Lousiana Tech Lady Techsters |
| Lisa Wallbutton | Albury Wodonga Lady Bandits |
The following junior athletes have been invited to attend for their development but are not trialing for the team: Rhaiah Spooner-Knight, Penina Davidson, Josephine Stokill, Terai-ma-teata Sadler, Alicia Carline (McEwen), Bayley Ross-Waitai.
Seasoned veterans Suzie Bates and Angela Marino are unavailable for this tour due to other commitments, with long term Tall Fern Noni Wharemate announcing her retirement earlier this year.
