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Wendy Frew, Captain of Southern Steel, announced that she would retire after sixteen years of national and international netball
. retiring at the end of the 2018 ANZ Premiership season
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Wendy Frew announced today that she will be retiring from the netball at the end of the 2018 Southern Steel campaign.
At age 33, Frew played only the entirety of his domestic netball career in the deep south – first with the Southern Sting in 2002 while she was still in high school before to move to the Southern Steel in 2008. [19659006] The half-runner became vice-captain of Steel in 2013 with his former teammate Liana Leota.
"I know that the moment is good for me so I just want to continue with the season now and do as much as I can get the title a" People still play beyond 33, but I know for myself that I'm Have always wanted to finish my career on the field, not sitting on the bench. "
" I've always been very important on this and, although I can continue to lose ground for both next years, I have the impression of going out on my own terms. "
The Southern Steel and other franchises are currently under contract for 2019, the importance for Frew leaves the Officials know that his plans were now essential for future plans.
Recently named Southland Sportster ILT Southland of the year, the iconic midcourter featured in 16 national campaigns for the Southern franchise, including
After Fighting more than 70 stitches following the crash of the team in June 2017, then split the Achilles tendon just a month later, Frew is back. at the court was inspiring.
"If I've felt like the Achilles injury would have defined my career and I would not let that happen." Frew
"As a parent There are times when I miss a lot and both inside and outside the door – it's just something that we have lived with but it will be well d & # 39; To be "
The Director General of Steel, Lana Winders, said that it was a" huge privilege "to work alongside Frew.
" Wendy is the quintessence of all that is strong and good.South Steel.An insightful interpreter of the game, a complete leader and a generous donor of his heart, his knowledge and his wisdom on and off the field for the players, the franchise and our fans, "says Winders
" We will now work with Wendy to determine her future engagement with steel in a supportive role. "
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