Date of birth:
May 15, 1989

Current state:
Victoria

Current club:
Lara

Australian debut:
2008

Cap number:
74

International appearances:
17

International playing achievements:

Grand prix playing achievements:
• 2008 NSW Open – Singles champion

Type of bowl used:
Taylor

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Short ends- facts you didn’t know

First tournament win:
2006 under-18 Victorian state singles

How did you start playing bowls:
My granddad got my twin brother playing then I was always watching so decided to have a go

When did you start playing bowls:
In 2003 at age of 14

Who is your greatest influence in bowls:
Leigh Butcher (Lara): father figure at bowls

Best player you have competed against and why:
Siti Zalina Ahmad

Aspirations beyond bowls:
To become an Occupational Therapist, to get married and have three kids

Who is the greatest influence in your life:
My mum