Australian netball player and captain, known for leading the Diamonds to multiple World Championship titles and being one of the most decorated players in the sport's history.
Laura Geitz is an Australian netball legend, best known for leading the Australian national team to unprecedented success, including a gold medal at the 2014 Commonwealth Games and a gold medal at the 2011 World Netball Championships.
Geitz's netball career began to take shape in 2008, when she was selected for the Australian national team. Her impressive skills and leadership qualities soon earned her a spot as captain of the team.
In domestic netball, Geitz played for the Queensland Firebirds in the ANZ Championship, leading the team to an undefeated championship win in 2011. She also captained the AIS Canberra Darters in the Commonwealth Bank Trophy.
Geitz's international career is marked by numerous accolades, including a silver medal at the 2010 Commonwealth Games, a gold medal at the 2011 World Netball Championships, and a gold medal at the 2014 Commonwealth Games, where she led the Australian team to victory.
Geitz's outstanding contributions to netball have been recognized with several awards, including the Liz Ellis Diamond in 2011. She has also earned 32 Test Caps for Australia.
Geitz's leadership qualities have been instrumental in the Australian team's success. In 2013, she led the team to victory in the Constellation Cup against New Zealand, and in 2014, she captained the team to gold at the Commonwealth Games, ending Australia's 12-year gold medal drought.
Geitz grew up in Allora, Queensland, in the Darling Downs region. She has balanced her netball career with personal milestones, including the birth of her son in 2017.
Laura Geitz's legacy in netball extends beyond her impressive trophy cabinet. She has inspired a generation of young netball players, and her leadership and sportsmanship have raised the profile of the sport in Australia.
Geitz's retirement from international netball in 2018 marked the end of an era, but her impact on the sport will be felt for years to come.
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A talented netball player who has represented both New Zealand and Australia in international competitions, known for her exceptional skills on the court.
