[Ian Harkin]

#1312497

.@SteelNetball will be led by Silver Ferns midcourter Shannon Saunders and last season’s co-captain Te Huinga Reo Selby-Rickit, while English import George Fisher headlines the side's new signings for 2021.

Read more here: https://t.co/89ZSZuZrEG

📷 @mbphotonz pic.twitter.com/A0dnvrfCa0

— ANZ Premiership (@ANZPremiership) September 16, 2020

Taneisha Fifita
George Fisher
Kate Heffernan
Tiana Metuarau
Kiana Pelasio
Shannon Saunders
Renee Savai’inaea
Te Huinga Reo Selby-Rickit
Ali Wilshier
Sarahpheinna Woulf *

* subject to eligibility criteria

[Skyriss213]

#1312498

If they were wanting an import player why didn’t the go for sigi burger, Caldwell or mvula who imo are better GS options than fisher

[Maryann]

#1312499

I hope Fisher can get into the country.

[Ian Harkin]

#1312502

Fisher will kill it. This is the one that’s got me intrigued…

Sarahpheinna Woulf “subject to eligibility criteria”

She’s just been named in the Aust U21 team. Is she going to turn her back on that?

[Bluebird]

#1312504

Brilliant news about George Fisher. She’s a great fit for Steel. She turns and shoots, something Steel have been missing in the circle.

[NettySuperFan]

#1312517

Such intesting signings, but great ones at that! George Fisher will absolutely rip it up, she’s the kind of player who will raise to the occasion every time. Such a good career move for her!

[Jinxibo]

#1312549

OMG didn’t expect that but good for Fisher. She can hold, move and shoot from any where. She’s good at pulling in the bombs Kadeem throws at her I hope she can do the same with Metuaraus.

I expected Steel to retain Mccollin she was good for them. I suppose Metuarau is looking for a starting GA bib so one of them would probably have to spent sometime on the bench!

[Jinxibo]

#1312550

if anyone wants to see Wilshier and Woulf in action check out the Sapphire Series on youtube

[Ian Harkin]

#1312555

Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel set for fresh start

The Southern Steel have announced an exciting versatile roster ahead of the 2021 ANZ Premiership season.

Read full story here: https://t.co/aNUE0WLov7#REALSTEEL pic.twitter.com/Pk6WA9NsRI

— Southern Steel (@SteelNetball) September 16, 2020

[James]

#1312572

O’Connell gone? I expected her to be named but miss part of the season due to her injury
I’d love a Fisher/Metuarau circle

I think Woulff was a shooter and has now been moved to defence or the other way around but she did make Lightning before she got injured, 2018 I believe and Russell came in as her replacement

[Netfan212]

#1312573

I hope Fisher can carve out a name for herself here. The 1 blip in the competition I’ve seen is the imports. They stay for one season or are under-utilised then call it quits.

I guess it’s a testament to the quality of young home grown talent coming through- but then invest in that and not an international player. Anyway looking for to Fisher- Tiana combo!

[Ian Harkin]

#1312598

We are excited to welcome George to our Steel Family for the 2021 ANZ Premiership season 💖💙

“Coming to play in New Zealand has always been something I wanted to do, so I feel really, really excited to have this opportunity”

Read the full story here: https://t.co/X3UBuRbb8n pic.twitter.com/u0r9U95CwR

— Southern Steel (@SteelNetball) September 17, 2020

[Ian Harkin]

#1312599

Apart from Fowler, the imports in the ANZP have mostly been 2nd stringers. Fisher is one who would be good enough to be an import in SSN. She’ll be a star providing she’s got good support, but that’s a question mark with no Crampton there.

[mcleod]

#1312601

Fisher is a good signing, as you say Ian most imports in the ANZ are 2nd stringers.
Hopefully from now on the teams sign worthwhile imports, Fisher is the only import so far.
And may well me the only one. Although I do think the Magic might get someone non NZ

[museboy]

#1312627

While I agree with your premise Ian, I would add Potgeiter to the list.

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