Premier Team
Front Row (left to right): Rachel Cassidy Bianca Robinson Becky Swarbrick Chrissy Fitzgerald Charlie Glyn
Front Row (left to right): Becky Swarbrick Bianca Robinson Kirsty Smith Chrissy Fitzgerald Lois Tucker Charlie Glyn
Name: Natalie Cowie Position: Goal Defence/Goal Keeper Height: 1.8m Joined: 2005 Nickname: Natty/Natto Year Born: 1980 Occupation: Integrated Marketeer Hobbies: Socialising, Skiing, Running, Bikram, travelling. Natalie has played netball since age 11 having previously played for Ryland NC, Worcester County, West Midlands Development Squad, Brighton University, Bourneville NC, and Birmingham County. She is a tenacious defender with boundless energy and unlimited enthusiasm for the game. |
Name: Chrissy Fitzgerald Position: C/WD/GD Height: 1.79m Joined: 2010 Nickname: Fitzy/Liver Year Born: 1979 Occupation: Maths Teacher Hobbies: Tennis, Basketball, Running and Socialising Chrissy has recently joined the club having played Super league Netball for both Mavericks and Surrey Storm (2007 - 2010). Before playing for Cumberland she played Premier league netball for many years for local rivals Academy. Chrissy is looking forward to playing for Cumberland and believes they are more than capable of getting getting promoted up the Premier leagues. |
Name: Claire Risk Position: Goal Defence/Goal Keep/Wing Defence Height: 1.75m Joined: 2007 Nickname: Risky Year Born: 1979 Occupation: Physical Education Teacher Hobbies: Travelling, Socialising, Playing Sport/Exercising... Claire played Premier club netball in NZ from 2000-2005 before taking some time off for travelling. After some strong defensive performances for the B team in the 2007/08 season, Claire has made the step up to the Premier Team and is looking forward to the challenge. |
Name: Diane Antonovich Position: Goal Attack / Goal Shoot / Wing Attack Height: 1.78m Joined: 2009 Nickname: Di Year Born: 1976 Occupation: Corporate Credit Analyst Hobbies: Outdoors, Cooking, Movies Diane has played provincial netball in New Zealand and represented NZ and England in indoor netball. This is her second year with Cumberland after taking a three year break from netball. She is probably ready to be put to pasture but has nothing better to do with her spare time. |
Name: Andrea Johnson Positions: GA/GS/WA Height : 1.78 cm Joined :2005 Nicknames: Andy, AJ Year Born: 1978 Occupation : Investor Relations Hobbies: Sport, socialising and travelling Andy was one of the original Kiwis to join Cumberland and is now into her 6th season with the club. |
Name: Kirsty Smith Position: Goal Shooter Height: 1.76m Joined: 2006 Nickname: Kirst, Calves, super smith Year Born: 1978 Occupation: Teacher/Very high achieving Social Climber Hobbies: Cycling, Socialising, Travelling, Having previously played at National League level in NZ, Kirsty adds to the wealth of experience in Cumberland’s attack combinations. A die-hard member of any social occasion, her highlight for the club to date was winning the Challenge Cup Plate final in 2008. |
Name: Becky Swarbrick Position: Centre/Wing Defence Height: 1.72m Joined: 2008 Nickname: Swarbs Year Born: 1984 Occupation: Strategy Consultant Hobbies: Running, going out with mates, reading, travelling Becky played Greater Manchester County Netball from 1997 to 2003 moving on |
Name: Georgina Partridge Position: Goal Defence/Goal Keeper Height: 1.77m Joined: 2003 Nickname: George Year Born: 1979 Occupation: Financial Consultant Hobbies: Travelling, socialising, cycling, skiing, white water rafting, duathlons George previously played for Loughborough University and Middlesex County before joining Cumberland in 2003. Netball is one of George’s many sporting interests and she transferred across to Netball from Basketball at University, making her a relative latecomer to the sport. She is a solid circle defender with a strong presence throughout the court and the ability to read the game well. George has been a committee member since joining the club and is the Club Secretary and Head Coach for the B Team. |
Name: Charlie Glyn Position: Wing Attack/Goal Attack/Centre Height: 1.67m Joined: 2010 Nickname: Dirty student Year Born: 1987 Occupation: Student Sabbatical Officer Hobbies: Travelling, socialising, pretending to still be a student... Charlie played for her club in the Southampton Premier League before coming to university at LSE where she played in the first team for 4 years. This is her first season back at Club level and she's loving the challenge of playing for the Premier team, pushing herself in all aspects of her game and Cumberland as a whole! |
Name: Laura Brennan Position: Centre/ Wing Attack Height: 1.74m Joined: 2005 Nickname: LJ Year Born: 1981 Occupation: PE Teacher Hobbies: Travel, reading, socialising Originally from Clyde, NZ, Laura grew up in Australia playing for Coffs Harbour, North Coast Academy and Sydney University. Laura has risen through the ranks of the club and has secured her Premier team mid-court position with her flair and speed and is known for always ensuring she is wearing a dash of pink. |
Name: Bianca Robinson Position: Wing Attack/Centre/Wing Defence Height: 1.5ish Joined: 2010 Nickname: B Year Born: 1982 Occupation: Sales Manager Hobbies: Socialising, Tennis and all things sport! Bianca played Premier club netball in Australia until 21, and then made the move to England playing for Academy, Middlesex County & Brunel Hurricanes before moving to Cumberland in 2010. Unfortunately Bianca ruptured her ACL during her first game for the club so has mastered the skill of scoring and number 1 supporter, but hopes to be back for a big year in 2011. |
Name: Lois Tucker Position: Wing Defence/Centre/Wing Attack Height: 1.77m Joined: Jan 2006 Nickname: Loey Year Born: 1983 Occupation: PA for Fashion brand Hobbies: Socialising, reading, running, travelling Lois played for club and county before moving to London and joining Cumberland NC in 2006. Lois is a keen runner and was a respected 800m and 200m runner before fully committing to netball. Known for her exceptional speed and agility, Lois is a key player for the premier team at her specialist position of WD. |
Name: Polini Langi Position: Goal Defence/Goal Keeper Height: 1.85m Joined: 2007 Nickname: Pol, Polski, Panini, Poli, Poloni, Paul, Pauline, Pony, Tony, Poloma, Paulina Year Born: 1980 Occupation: Finance & HR Manager Hobbies: Travelling, socialising, listening to music, eating and watching rugby and football. Polini is a former Australian State representative in both netball and basketball and was a member of the AIS Canberra Darters (Australian equivalent of Super League), the Australian School Girls Basketball team, 08/09 Brunel Hurricanes squad and 09/10 Surrey Storm squad. She is known for her tight circle defence, strong rebounding and vision. |