Laura Geitz
Netball player, captain of Australia
Born
November 4th, 1987
38 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Australia
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A prominent netball player with a career spanning over a decade. Served as the captain of the Australian national team from 2014 to 2018. Played a key role in leading Australia to victory in the 2015 Netball World Cup held in Sydney. Represented Queensland Firebirds in the Suncorp Super Netball league, contributing to multiple championship titles during tenure.
Captained the Australian national netball team
Won the 2015 Netball World Cup
Played for Queensland Firebirds
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