Marie Little Shield 2024 Results
This year the Queensland Gems took home 5th place at the annual Marie Little Shield
Queensland Gems
The Queensland Gems are a state representative team that compete in Netball Australia's National Championships, Marie Little Shield. The annual competition is an opportunity for women with intellectual impairment to compete at a national level.
Meet the Queensland Gems
We interviewed Wilhemena (Player) & Merrin (Coach) about their journey in netball and being a part of the Queensland Gems.
About Marie Little OAM
A keen netballer, Little was inspired in 2013 to create an annual competition to provide the opportunity for netballers with an intellectual disability to compete at national tournaments.
History of the Gems
The Gems heritage began with Merrin McCulloch and Phoebe North, who in 2014 promoted the representative opportunity through Metropolitan Netball Association’s Netability sessions.
Queensland Gems Team & Staff
Wilhemena Thaw Mason Dare Lorelei Page Emily Kennedy Emma Mangan Alice Dunkley Olivia Page Katelyn Mitchell Charlee Kibble Zoe Gauld Hanri Smith Jasmin Catterall
Reanna Wright Jennifer Collins Lisa Lenton Julia Joseph Ellie Casswell
Head Coach: Merrin Mcculloch Assistant Coach: Tanya Matthews Team Manager: Debbie Kennedy Development Coach: Jack Matthews
Marie Little Shield Results
To find out more about the QLD Gems and how to join, contact sarah.grant@netballq.org.au