Date of birth:
May 31, 1990

Current state:
NSW

Current club:
St Johns Park

Australian debut:
2005

Cap number:
68

International appearances:
115

International playing achievements:
• 2009 Asia Pacific Championships- Silver medal- Triples
• 2009 Asia Pacific Championships- Bronze medal- Singles
• 2009 World Champion of Champions- Gold medal- Singles
• 2008 World Championships – Silver medal- Triples
• 2008 World Championships- Bronze medal- Singles
• 2007 Asia Pacific Championships – Silver medal – Triples
• 2007 Asia Pacific Championships- Bronze medal – Fours

Grand prix playing achievements:

• 2009 Australian Open- Singles champion
• 2007 Queensland Open- Singles champion
• 2007 NSW Open- Singles champion
• 2007 - Australian Indoor Championships- Runner Up

Type of bowl used:
Taylor Redline SR

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Short ends- facts you didn’t know

First tournament win:
Queensland Junior Championships- Singles

How did you start playing bowls:
My mum, thanks mum!

When did you start playing bowls:
In 2002 when I was 12

Who is your greatest influence in bowls:
Cam Curtis- he has been in a lot of my situations and offers fantastic advice.

Best player you have competed against and why:
Karen Murphy- You can never hope that she misses you always have to play your absolute best to win

Aspirations beyond bowls:
To travel the world and become a famous journalist!

Who is the greatest influence in your life:
Mother- she has supported everything I've done and is always positive