Silver Ferns shooters Grace Nweke and Amelia Walmsley confirm new Super Netball homes
Silver Ferns netball players Grace Nweke and Amelia Walmsley have signed contracts with Australian Super Netball teams. Nweke joins the Sydney Sirens on a three-year deal, while Walmsley moves to the Melbourne Vixens for one year.
Why it matters
The movement of top-tier international talent to the Australian league highlights the competitive nature and growth of professional netball in the region.
Silver Ferns shooters Grace Nweke and Amelia Walmsley have found new homes in Australia’s Super Netball.
Nweke has signed a three-year deal with the new Sydney Sirens, the longest contract of any Kiwi player thus far.
Walmsley has penned a one-year deal with the Melbourne Vixens, where she will join Ferns midcourter Mila Reuelu-Buchanan and defender Carys Stythe .
Nweke’s signing represents a major coup for the Sirens, who are a rebranded franchise of the now-defunct Giants. The 1.92m shooter will join Australia Diamonds goal attack Sophie Dwyer, forming a formidable attacking circle.
In a video posted on the Giants’ Instagram page, Nweke said she is excited to announce her transfer news.
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