Toowoomba netballers named in Australian representative squads

Darling Downs Panthers teen sensation Kaylin van Greunen will add another line to what is fast becoming a high quality resume. Read about Kaylin and fellow player Ava Black’s new honours.

Kaylin van Greunen has been named in Netball Australia’s under-17 squad. Picture: Kevin Farmer

NETBALL: Teenage sensation Kaylin van Greunen is clawing out a season to remember.

The Darling Downs Panthers goal-shooter has ticked off just about every achievement imaginable this year – including an Australian squad call-up.

Van Greunen was one of 36 players named in Netball Australia’s under-17 national squad last week.

“I was shocked and confused when I received the email,” van Greunen said.

“I thought because nationals had been cancelled that they wouldn’t be naming an Australian or they’d pick the players from the previous.

“Once I got past that shock I was very happy and excited.”

In the absence of national championships squad selection was based on a number of criteria including demonstrated skill and the potential for development and growth.

Bond University and Toowoomba netballer Ava Black has been named in Netball Australia’s under-19 squad. Picture: Supplied.

Van Greunen, who starred for the Panthers this season and also earned Queensland selection, attributes her success to “community”.

“I have a fantastic community surrounding me,” she said.

“The Panthers, family, friends, school – they all believe in and support me and that helps me believe in myself a lot more.”

Toowoomba netball talent and Bond University netballer Ava Black was named in the Australian under-19 squad.