Romelda Aiken
Romelda Aiken (born 19 November 1988) is a Jamaican netball player. Aiken debuted for the Jamaican national team in 2005 as a replacement for regular shooter Elaine Davis.[1] The 1.96 metres (6 ft 5 in) shooter rose to international prominence during the 2007 Netball World Championships.[2] In 2008, Aiken signed with the Queensland Firebirds to play in the ANZ Championship in Australia and New Zealand.[3]
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| Born | 19 November 1988 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Relatives | Nicole Pinnock (sister) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Playing position(s): GS, GA | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years | Club team(s) | Apps | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2004–present | Jamalco | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2008–present | Queensland Firebirds | 39 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years | National team(s) | Caps | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2005–present |
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Medal record
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| Last updated: 5 October 2010 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Former Australian captain Liz Ellis has predicted that "if she [Aiken] can keep this up for a long time she will undoubtedly be one of the best [players] ever."[4] In 2014, she became the first player to score 3500 goals in the ANZ Championship.[5] She has won the MVP award twice, in 2008 & 2009.
References
- Ash, Julie (9 November 2007). "Netball: Five to watch". Jamaica Netball Association. Archived from the original on 16 March 2011. Retrieved 12 April 2008.
- Bogle, Dania (22 November 2007). "Kudos for Francis, Aiken in New Zealand". Jamaica Observer. Archived from the original on 23 November 2007. Retrieved 12 April 2008.
- "Jamaican shooter accepts Aussie contract". Jamaica Observer. 25 January 2008. Archived from the original on 29 January 2008. Retrieved 12 April 2008.
- "Aiken will become game's best: Ellis". FoxSports News. 7 April 2008. Archived from the original on 22 May 2011. Retrieved 13 April 2008.
- http://www.iriefm.net/news/sports/romelda-aiken-becomes-first-player-score-3500-goals-anz-championship
External links
| Awards | ||
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| New creation | ANZ Championship Official MVP 2008 (with Sonia Mkoloma), 2009 |
Succeeded by Liana Leota |
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