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Trudy Barker SL Coach

Nickname: Trudes

Occupation: FULL TIME mum!

Years at Matrics: 5 years playing SL and 3 years SL and Reserves Coach

Currently Live With: My Husband Michael and 4 Kids - Thomas 6 years, Jack & Joshua 3 year and Sophie 10 months

State/Australian Honours: SA State Team U19 90, U21 91, Open 92-98, Australian U21 World Youth Cup 92, Australian U21 93

Greatest Netball Moment: Playing in font of a full stadium grand final Raven vs TBirds, Playing for Australia, Coaching SLR back to back premiership 04/05

Sports Star: James Hird - Essendon

Dinner: Brad Pitt and Roger Federer

My Tip/advice/motto For Up and Coming Netball Stars of Matrics: If its meant to be its up to me

Kyra Brown SL Captain

Nickname: Kyz or KB

Occupation: Teacher

Years at Matrics: 5

Currently Live With: Tim, Powelly and Reds

State/Australian Honours: None. I'm not that good!

Greatest Netball Moment: Winning the 2005 State League Premiership with Matrics and the 2004 Ressies Premiership

Sports Star: Lance Armstrong

Dinner: Lucas Neill (because he is so hot!), Oprah Winfrey (Because she knows everything about everyone)

Something No One Knows About Me: I have a dimple in my left shoulder - identical to my Grandma's

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Sally Browning SL Captain

Nickname: Sal

Occupation: Police Officer

Years at Matrics: 12

Currently Live With: My boyfriend, Nathan

State/Australian Honours: Too many to remember for SA (U17, U19, U21 and Open Teams), Australian Open Squad 98, 99 & 00, Australian U21 Squad 97, 98

Greatest Netball Moment: Winning the 05 State League Final, Winning the 00 National Netball League Final (Melbourne Phoenix)

Sports Star: Michael Jordan

Dinner: David Beckham – to look at, Bill Clinton – for the conversation

Something No One Knows About Me: I nearly gave up netball many years ago to do rowing.

My Tip/advice/motto For Up and Coming Netball Stars of Matrics: Always listen to your coach! Don’t waste any of your training time!

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Amanda Parkes SL Player

Nickname: Parksey, Parkie

Occupation: Deloitte Client Manager, Internal Audit

Years at Matrics: 7

Currently Live With: My boyfriend, Heath (Richo)

Greatest Netball Moment: Winning back to back premierships in 2004 and 2005 with Ressies side. Coaching a Primary 3 team to play off in a grand final. Being involved with the management of Matrics – seeing our club growing and juniors become successful is the greatest moment yet!

Sports Star: Roger Federer and James Hird

Something No One Knows About Me: I have read all the Harry Potter Books!!!

My Tip/advice/motto For Up and Coming Netball Stars of Matrics: If you want something, it up to you to make it happen. No one else will do it for you.

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Beth Shimmin SL Player

Nickname: Bif, Betsy, Bets, Shimo

Occupation: Student / Duty Manager

Years at Matrics: 2003 – Current

Currently Live With: Mum, Stepdad and Sister - Kate

State/Australian Honours: SA State Team U17 Captain 04, U19 Vice Captain 05, U21 06,08, Thunderbirds Squad 07, State U19 TID Squad Member 06

Greatest Netball Moment: Receiving the letter saying that id made the 2006 U19 TID Squad and also receiving the call saying id made the t-birds squad in 2007, but MOST OF ALL winning the GF for Matrics Reserves in 2004.

Sports Star: Peta Scholz

Dinner: Ummm…Rove McManus, Andrew Denton and Oprah

Something No One Knows About Me: I have terrible balance

My Tip/advice/motto For Up and Coming Netball Stars of Matrics: Don’t let anything stand in the way of achieving what you want.

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Ellen Nobbs SL Player

Nickname: Nobbsy

Occupation: Personal trainer

Years at Matrics: This is my first year

Currently Live With: My Brother

Sports Star: Michael Jordan

Dinner: Michael Jordan & ????

My Tip/advice/motto For Up and Coming Netball Stars of Matrics: Train Hard

Felicity Lukeman SL Player

Nickname: Flic

Occupation: SSO

Years at Matrics: 4

Currently Live With: My parents

State/Australian Honours: SA State Team U15, U17, U19 and U21s

Greatest Netball Moment: Winning a premiership with Matrics

Dinner: Justin Timberlake and Charlize Theron

Something No One Knows About Me: I am very superstitious

My Tip/advice/motto For Up and Coming Netball Stars of Matrics: Make sure you are always enjoying yourself.

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Kimberly Graham SL Player

Nickname: Kim

Occupation: Sport Coordinator

Years at Matrics: 2

Currently Live With: My boyfriend Josh, Tess and Bella

State/Australian Honours: SA State Team U21 07

Greatest Netball Moment: 2007 Grandfinal Win with Matrics Reserves

Sports Star: Rupert Sapwell

Dinner: Brad Pitt and Dunjh

Something No One Knows About Me: It’s a secret

My Tip/advice/motto For Up and Coming Netball Stars of Matrics: Go hard or go home!!

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Lauren Tscharke SL Player

Nickname: Loz

Occupation: Student

Years at Matrics: 2

Currently Live With: My Family, Mum, Dad, Kirstin, Megan and my dog

State/Australian Honours: SA State Team U21 04, 05, 06, U19 04, 05, U17 02, 03, Australian 21 & Under squad 06

Greatest Netball Moment: AIS scholarship 06

Dinner: Audrey Hepburn, Josh Hartnett

My Tip/advice/motto For Up and Coming Netball Stars of Matrics: Always give 110% and have fun

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Sheree Wingard SL Player

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Stephanie Logan SL Player

Nickname: Steph

Occupation: Primary School Teacher

Years at Matrics: 5

Currently Live With: Mum, Dad, Bizkit, Jordy, Emma and Champas

State/Australian Honours: Northern Territory State Team U17, U19, U21

Greatest Netball Moment: Reserves Premiership

Sports Star: Tom Logan and Trent Hentschel

Dinner: Vin Diesel and Sarah Jessica Parker

Something No One Knows About Me: Nothing, I cant keep things to myself

My Tip/advice/motto For Up and Coming Netball Stars of Matrics: Always smile when things go wrong, always enjoy your netball and make it fun!

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Jill White SL Team Manager

Jacqui Roberts SLR Coach

Nickname: Jax

Occupation: Teacher

Years at Matrics: 14

Currently Live With: My finance Matt

State/Australian Honours: SA State Team U17 – U21’s 96 – 2000, Australian 21s 97 – 2001, Australian A side 2002

Greatest Netball Moment: Winning 2 SL premierships with Matrics (player), Winning the World Youth Cup, Playing in NNL Thunderbirds GF, Coaching the Ressies side to a premiership in 2007

Sports Star: Michael Jordan

Dinner: George Clooney and my Best Friends!

My Tip/advice/motto For Up and Coming Netball Stars of Matrics: The harder you work, the luckier you get

Laura Mitchell SLR Captain

Nickname: Johnno

Occupation: Registered Nurse

Years at Matrics: 8

Currently Live With: My husband, Andrew and 2 dogs (Cooper and Bear)

State/Australian Honours: SA State Team U17, SASI Scholarship

Greatest Netball Moment: Premierships are always great

Sports Star: Roger Federer

Dinner: Paris Hilton and ???

My Tip/advice/motto For Up and Coming Netball Stars of Matrics: Work Hard, never quit and always remember to have fun. Through netball and Matrics you will find friends for life.

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Alicia Keane SLR Player

Nickname: Lici

Occupation: Student

Years at Matrics: 4

Currently Live With: Mum and Dad

Greatest Netball Moment: GRAND FINALS

Sports Star: Mark Riccuito

Dinner: Hannah Foody and Brad Pitt

Something No One Knows About Me: I don’t have secrets!

My Tip/advice/motto For Up and Coming Netball Stars of Matrics: Keep on keeping on

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Brigitte Bayer SLR Player

Nickname: Barbie

Occupation: Student

Years at Matrics: 4

Currently Live With: My family: Mum, Dad and James

State/Australian Honours: State Catholic U16, SA State Team U17

Greatest Netball Moment: Premiership with Ressies 07, Premiership with State Catholic girls 04

Sports Star: Brett Lee

Dinner: Charlize Theron & Mischa Barton

Something No One Knows About Me: I have bad eyebrows

My Tip/advice/motto For Up and Coming Netball Stars of Matrics: Be a barbie

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Hollie Buick SLR Player

Nickname: Hol

Occupation: Dental Assistant

Years at Matrics: This is my first year

Currently Live With: My best friend Alyce

State/Australian Honours: SA State Team U17, U19 State Catholics Girls team 04, 05, 06 & 07, All Australian Maoist Team 06

Greatest Netball Moment: Playing an A grade grand final with my mum.

Sports Star: Andrew McLeod

My Tip/advice/motto For Up and Coming Netball Stars of Matrics: Never give up

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Jaki Fuss SLR Player

Nickname: Jax

Occupation: Deli Assistant

Years at Matrics: 6

Currently Live With: Mum & Dad, Sister and my Dog

State/Australian Honours: State Schoolgirls 04,05, SA State Team 08

Greatest Netball Moment: Winning the 2007 Ressies Grandfinal

Sports Star: Mo’onia Gerrard & Andrew McLeod

Dinner: Don’t know!

Something No One Knows About Me: Someone would know if I told you!

My Tip/advice/motto For Up and Coming Netball Stars of Matrics: Train like you play

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Melissa Gillis SLR Player

Nickname: Mel, Barbie

Occupation: Student Teacher

Years at Matrics: 12 Years (since I was 10)

Currently Live With: My boyfriend Lee

Greatest Netball Moment: Winning the reserves 2007 premiership 2007

Sports Star: Millie Roberts

Dinner: Rove and Britney Spears

Something No One Knows About Me: Sometimes I wake up in the middle of the night to eat icecream – I love it!!

My Tip/advice/motto For Up and Coming Netball Stars of Matrics: Just keep putting in the hard yards

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Renee Newey SLR Player

Nickname: Newey

Occupation: Admin / Shop Assistant

Years at Matrics: 9

Currently Live With: My boyfriend, Shane

State/Australian Honours: SA State Team U17 Squad

Greatest Netball Moment: 2005 SL Grandfinal

Sports Star: Andy Roddick and Andrew McLeod

Dinner: Hamish and Andy

Something No One Knows About Me: Nothing, I don’t have secrets

My Tip/advice/motto For Up and Coming Netball Stars of Matrics: Listen to your coach and enjoy yourself!

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Suzanne Smith SLR Player

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Jenny Tregoning SLR Team Manager

Alex Clarke Thunderbirds

Kristen Hughes Thunderbirds

Natalie Medhurst Thunderbirds

Demelza Fellowes National Player

Lauren Davis SLR A1 Player

Nickname: Loz

Occupation: Student

Years at Matrics: 7

Currently Live With: Mum, Dad, Sister and 2 Brothers

Greatest Netball Moment: Every moment

Sports Star: Erin Phillips and Roger Federer

Dinner: Bono and Edge from U2

My Tip/advice/motto For Up and Coming Netball Stars of Matrics: Give it all you’ve got and you cant fail.

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Leilani Dawes SLR A1 Player

Nickname: Lans

Occupation: Bar Girl

Years at Matrics: 7

Currently Live With: My 2 dogs, cats, chicken and turtle

Greatest Netball Moment: Im still waiting for it

Sports Star: Cathy Freeman

Dinner: Mmm, this was is hard, cant go past my best friends, but Steve Carell and Ron Burgundy

Something No One Knows About Me: I like swimming in the rain

My Tip/advice/motto For Up and Coming Netball Stars of Matrics: Keep Fit

Melanie Johnson SLR A1 Player

Nickname: Mel

Occupation: Student

Years at Matrics: 3

Currently Live With: Mum & Dad

Miriam Buxton SLR A1 Player

Nickname: Mim

Occupation: Student – Carpentry

Years at Matrics: My first year

Currently Live With: Just my parents

Greatest Netball Moment: Playing in a team with 6 cousins, 3 aunties and my mum AND still having fun!

Sports Star: Lance Armstrong

Dinner: Don’t know

Something No One Knows About Me: I hate peas

My Tip/advice/motto For Up and Coming Netball Stars of Matrics: Bruises and grazes are signs of giving your all, when you get them you are trying your best for your team and the game.

Alyssa Moore SLR Inter Player

Nickname: Lis

Occupation: Student

Years at Matrics: 1

Currently Live With: Mum, dad and brother, Justin

State/Australian Honours: U15 and U17 SA Country team

Greatest Netball Moment: Being selected in the 2007 Whyalla team of the year. Winning with SA country two years in a row. Being selected in Matrics Reserves Team.

Sports Star: Renee Camino

Dinner: Hamish and Andy

Something No One Knows About Me: I race at dirt circuit (car racing)

My Tip/advice/motto For Up and Coming Netball Stars of Matrics: Always give your best effort.

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Melanie Slimming SLR Inter Player

Nickname: Mel

Occupation: Student

Years at Matrics: 3

Currently Live With: My parents, brother and sister

State/Australian Honours: U12 State Team, U15 State Team

Greatest Netball Moment: Winning the Bronze medal at Nationals 07

Sports Star: Natalie Von Bertouch

Dinner: Jonny Depp and Matthew Reilly

My Tip/advice/motto For Up and Coming Netball Stars of Matrics: Make a goal and go for it!