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A chance to stake a claim for the soon-to-be-vacated Silver Ferns goal shoot bib looms at the Fast 5 World Series in Christchurch this weekend

A chance to stake a claim for the soon-to-be-vacated Silver Ferns goal shoot bib looms at the Fast 5 World Series in Christchurch this weekend

9 November 2024

Maia Wilson, Martina Salmon and Saviour Tui will shoulder the shooting responsibilities at the tournament for New Zealand.

The trio - along with Amelia Walmsley - are in the running to replace Grace Nweke in 2025 ... after her domestic move to the New South Wales Swifts.

The uncapped Salmon says while she's mindful of the opening - her focus is clear.

The Silver Ferns open their account against Jamaica at 1:15pm.

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07 Mar: New Zealand's top women's netballers will now get the chance at long-range shots from outside the circle

14 Feb: Silver Ferns trainee Martina Salmon's confirmed she's focused solely on playing goal attack this year

05 Feb: Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua has explained how they're helping athletes bridge the long wait to the start of the ANZ Premiership on May 10

04 Feb: New Zealand netball training squad newbie Martina Salmon is touting the chance to go up against one of Australia's best defenders

03 Feb: The New Zealand netball selection have been beaten 74-52 by New South Wales in a practice match as part of their training camp in Sydney

28 Jan: Waikato-Bay of Plenty Magic coach Mary-Jane Araroa is valuing the growing international experience in her squad as they prepare for netball's ANZ Premiership in May

21 Dec: Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua is hopeful her side's latest climb in netball's world rankings can lead to more tests against quality opposition in 2025

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