Silver Fern Elle Temu will remain at the NSW Swifts next year after re-signing as Training Partner for the 2025 Suncorp Super Netball season.
Having made the move to Sydney in 2024, Temu initially joined the Swifts as a Training Partner before making five Super Netball appearances as a Temporary Replacement Player for the injured Teigan O’Shannassy.
Prior to crossing the Tasman, the 26-year-old circle defender plied her trade in New Zealand’s ANZ Premiership during which time she earned four Test caps for the Silver Ferns.
“It was an honour to play for the Swifts last year and they have really helped make me feel at home since arriving in Sydney,” she said.
“While last season didn’t go as planned for the Club, it was still a wonderful experience to be part of the group. I am delighted to have the opportunity to help them rebound in 2025.
“When you make a big move, you need a strong support network around you and the Swifts - as well as my teammates in the QBE Swifts Academy side and the Magic in the Netball NSW Premier League – have been wonderful.
“I want to thank Briony (Akle, Swifts Head Coach) and everyone at the Swifts for this opportunity in 2025 and can’t wait to get started.”
Akle said he was very impressed by Temu’s work ethic and attitude since joining the Swifts.
“Elle did a wonderful job for us when called upon last year and proved why she is a very respected competitor in the netball world.
“Knowing that you have an international-level player to call upon if needed is a real comfort, especially given our squad sizes are so small, and all of our Training Partners play a huge role when it comes to our successes.
“Not only that, it is a real benefit for some of our younger Training Partners to have a leader like Elle in their group. She has played at the highest level of the game and proven herself, so I also see her as a mentor as well as a brilliant defender.”
Temu is the fourth Training Partner to recommit for next year alongside Jess Conlan, Freddie Schneiderman and Grace Whyte.
