Swifts Centurions

Liz Ellis Cath Cox

In elite sport the milestone of 100 caps is a huge achievement, and some sportspeople achieve something even more rare: 100 caps with one Club.

At the Swifts we have a rich history of incredible women who have run out in our playing dress and taken the court in 100+ matches.

Those players stretch across the foundation days of the Club when the Sydney Swifts contested the inaugural National Netball League - the Commonwealth Bank Trophy - from 1997 to 2007, to the rebranded NSW Swifts who have flown the flag since 2008. 

As NSW's most celebrated and successful female sports team, below we acknowledge their astounding achievements and their contributions to our great Club.

Since 1997, the Swifts remain: Inspired by History, Driven by Legacy. 

Always A Swift. 

Liz Ellis - 173 caps 
Number 2 of the Swifts Club franchise, Ellis is arguably the most recognisable name in Australian netball. She debuted in the Sydney Swifts 1997 and was the cornerstone of the defensive unit for the next 10 years. 

Premierships: 2001, 2004, 2006, 2007
Alison Broadbent -152 caps 
An agile defender Alison Broadbent Broadbent overcame two knee reconstructions to become a Swifts star. Her defensive combination with Liz Ellis was a standout both domestically for the Swifts and also internationally.

Premierships: 2001, 2004, 2006
Catherine Cox - 192 caps 
Catherine Cox was iconic for her long-range shooting and prolific circle movement. She won premierships in 2004, 2006, and 2007 before then taking the reigns as captain of the rebranded NSW Swifts in 2008, winning another title.

Premierships: 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008
Megan Anderson - 111 caps 
A star of both the Swifts and Australian Diamonds, Anderson won three Premierships with the Club and later was part of the coaching team that contested the 2015 and 2016 Grand Finals.

Premierships: 2001, 2004, 2007
Selina Gilsenan - 136 caps 
The Swift with the most Premierships of all, Selina Gilsenan is one of the greatest midcourters to ever grace a netball court. A Diamonds champion too, her feats in the game were simply outstanding.

Premierships: 2001, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008
Vanessa Ware - 107 caps 
A four-time Premiership winner across the Sydney & NSW Swifts, Sutherland Shire native Vanessa Ware debuted for the Club in 2003 and also part of Diamonds setup in 2008 before playing for Australia in Fast5 in 2011.

Premierships: 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008
Kim Green - 167 caps 
A star of the modern game who captained the Swifts for much of the ANZ Championships era, Green also was a stalwart of the Australian Diamonds and won Premierships as both a Sydney (pre-2008) and NSW Swift.

Premierships: 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008
Susan Pettitt - 161 caps 
Nee Pratley, Susan Pettitt was another star of the modern era although she did win two Premierships in the Sydney Swifts era too. A superbly smart attacker, she also shone for the Australian Diamonds. 

Premierships: 2006, 2007, 2008
Paige Hadley - still playing 
Perhaps the greatest Swift of recent times, World Cup winner Paige Hadley has been the heartbeat of the Club in the Super Netball era. A star of the Diamonds too, she is the epitome of the modern netballer.

Premierships: 2019, 2021
Maddy Turner - still playing 
After making her debut as a rookie in 2016, Maddy Turner has grown into a leader and double champion defender of the Club. Also an Australian Diamond, she remains one of the most popular characters of the Club.

Premierships: 2019, 2021
Sarah Klau - still playing 
Sarah Klau joined the Swifts at the start of the Super Netball era in 2017 and played 100-straight games for the Swifts. A decorated Australian Diamond, she has so far two claimed Premierships with the Club. 

Premierships: 2019, 2021
Helen Housby - still playing 
Helen Housby joined the Swifts at the start of the Super Netball era in 2017. A Commonwealth Gold medal-winning English Rose and Swifts MVP, she has claimed two Premierships with the Club so far. 

Premierships: 2019, 2021
Maddy Proud - still playing 
Maddy Proud made the move to Sydney in 2017 and has since become one of the most influential players in the National League. A Swifts captain since 2019, Proud has been part of a leadership team that's delivered two Premierships so far.

Premierships: 2019, 2021