Northern Mystics defender and captain Anna Harrison will retire from netball at the end of the 2018 ANZ Premiership season.
Veteran Anna Harrison calls time on her netball career Photo: © Photosport Ltd 2017 www.photosport.nz
Harrison has been a key player for the Mystics in both the ANZ Premiership and the ANZ Championship and is best known for the invention of the 'Harrison Hoist'.
Netball Northern Zone CEO Nicole Spratt says that Harrison has had an extraordinary career as an athlete across several codes at a national and international level, and that the team has been fortunate to have had her for so much of her career as an athlete.
Mystics coach Helene Wilson says Harrison has been a committed servant to both the sport and the Mystics franchise, and that the team wishes her the very best as she wraps up her netball career as a player still at the top of her game.
"Anna is a role model as an elite netballer, a leader and as a mum. She's incredible to watch on court and is someone who consistently strives for improvement in every area." says Wilson
"Her willingness to add value with her knowledge and 'never say die' attitude will be sadly missed. However, we are excited to be able to celebrate her stunning career and give her a send-off that such an iconic player deserves."
Harrison played 53 matches for the Mystics during the ANZ Championship from 2011-12, 2014, 2016.
During the ANZ Premiership so far Harrison has played 27 matches during 2017 & 2018 seasons.
In 2017 after knotching 88 test matches over a 15 year period Harrison retired from playing international netball for the Silver Ferns where she became a two-time Commonwealth Games gold medallist in 2006 and 2010 and a Netball World Cup champion in 2003.
- RNZ
