Date of birth: 
December 6, 1983

Current state:
Queensland

Current club:
Club Helensvale

Australian debut:
2003

Cap number: 
62

International appearances:
146

International playing achievements:
• 2009 Asia Pacific Championships - Bronze medal – Pairs
• 2008 World Championships – Gold medal – Fours
• 2008 World Championships – Bronze medal – Pairs
• 2007 Asia Pacific Championship – Gold medal – Pairs
• 2007 Asia Pacific Championship – Bronze medal- Fours
• 2006 Commonwealth Games – Gold medal- Pairs
• 2005 Asia Pacific Championship – Gold medal- Pairs
• 2003 Asia Pacific Championship – Bronze Medal - Fours

Grand prix playing achievements:
• 2009 Australian Open- Pairs champion
• 2008 NSW Open – Pairs champion
• 2006 Victorian GP - Triples champion
• 2005 Moama GP-  Pairs Champion

Type of bowl used:
Taylor

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Short ends- facts you didn’t know

First tournament win:
2000 Australian Junior Championships- Singles

How did you start playing bowls:
Parents – in a club junior program at Helensvale

When did you start playing bowls:
In 1995 when I was 11

Who is your greatest influence in bowls:
Ian Schuback - he's been a great mentor and motivator for me both on and off the green. With such a wealth of experience he's great to get advice from and has enabled me to become a better player and a better person.

Best player you have competed against and why:
Karen Murphy because she is consistent, competitive, plays confidently and enjoys the game.

Aspirations beyond bowls:
To win back to back gold medals at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in India and defend our World Championship gold medal in our home country in 2012 (all whilst enjoying it and having fun!). Hmmm..winning the Australian Open singles title would be nice too - $18,000 thanks very much! :-)

Who is the greatest influence in your life:
My parents and my sisters, who I love more than anything. Especially my eldest sister Helen, who always has the best advice through tough situations.