Phoenix Karaka
 | This article may be written from a fan's point of view, rather than a neutral point of view. (November 2016) |
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
6 November 1993 Auckland, New Zealand | ||
| Height | 186 cm (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| School | Auckland Girls Grammar School | ||
| Netball career | |||
| Playing position(s): GK, GD | |||
| Years | Club team(s) | Apps | |
| 2013–2015 | Southern Steel | 32 | |
| 2016–present | MOJO Pulse | ||
| Years | National team(s) | Caps | |
| 2010–2011 | NZ Secondary Schools | ||
| 2012–2013 | NZ Under21 | ||
| 2014–present | Silver Ferns | 10 | |
| (Correct as of correct as of 22 November 2016) | |||
Phoenix Karaka (born 11 June 1993) is a New Zealand-born professional netball player, who currently plays at both GK and GD for the Northern Mystics and NZ Silver Ferns.[1]
Career
Following her success at secondary school level at Auckland Girls' Grammar School, Karaka rose through the ranks at age group level as a part of both the NZ Secondary Schools and NZ Under-21 teams, including the victorious Under-21 side at the Youth World Cup in Glasgow in 2013.[1][2]
Karaka signed her first professional contract with the Invercargill-based Southern Steel for the 2013 ANZ Championship, and remained a part of the Steel for the next three seasons before signing with the MOJO Pulse in 2016 after consistently impressive performances, including being ranked 3rd overall for intercepts in the 2015 ANZ Championship.[3]
International
Karaka made her debut for the Silver Ferns on their 2014 Tour of the UK where she was initially selected as a training partner, however was soon promoted to the main squad following injury concerns to Casey Kopua.[2] She participated in the exhibition games against Scotland and England A, before making her test debut off as a substitute in the final stages of the Silver Fern's 17-goal victory over England on 20 January 2014.[2]
References
- ^ a b http://www.silverferns.co.nz, Silver Ferns -. "Player Details / Silver Ferns Netball". Retrieved 21 November 2016.
{{cite news}}: External link in|last= - ^ a b c Burdon, Nathan (14 February 2014). "Phoenix Karaka ready to take risks on court". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 21 November 2016.
- ^ "Phoenix Karaka Signs on for Mojo Pulse in 2016". Retrieved 21 November 2016.