Bianca Giteau facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Bianca Giteau (née Franklin) | ||
| Born | 11 February 1984 Dowerin, Western Australia |
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| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| School | St Mary's Anglican Girls' School | ||
| Spouse | Matt Giteau | ||
| Married | 11 December 2010 | ||
| Relatives | Lance Franklin (brother) | ||
| Netball career | |||
| Playing position(s): GA, GS | |||
| Years | Club team(s) | Apps | |
| 2002 | Perth Orioles | ||
| 2003–05 | AIS Canberra Darters | ||
| 2006 | Melbourne Kestrels | ||
| 2008–10 | West Coast Fever | ||
| 2011– | Adelaide Thunderbirds | ||
| Years | National team(s) | Caps | |
| 2004–05 | Australian U/21 | ||
| Last updated: 13 December 2010 | |||
Bianca Giteau (born Franklin) is a former Australian netball player. She played for several teams during her career. These included the Perth Orioles, Canberra Darters, and Melbourne Kestrels. She also played for the West Coast Fever and the Adelaide Thunderbirds. Bianca was also part of the Australian Under 21 team.
Bianca is known for her netball skills. She is also the older sister of famous Australian rules footballer Lance "Buddy" Franklin. She is married to Australian rugby union player Matt Giteau.
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Bianca Giteau's Netball Journey
Bianca Giteau had an exciting career in netball. She played for different teams across Australia. Her journey began in the early 2000s.
Early Career and Teams
Bianca started her professional netball career in 2002. She played for the Perth Orioles that year. From 2003 to 2005, she joined the AIS Canberra Darters. In 2006, she played for the Melbourne Kestrels. These teams were part of the Commonwealth Bank Trophy competition.
Bianca also represented her country. She played for the Australian Under 21 team. This was from 2004 to 2005. It showed her talent at a young age.
Playing in the ANZ Championship
Later, Bianca moved to the ANZ Championship. This was a major netball league. She played for the West Coast Fever from 2008 to 2010. After that, she joined the Adelaide Thunderbirds in 2011. She was a strong player in both the Goal Attack (GA) and Goal Shooter (GS) positions.
Awards and Recognition
Bianca Giteau received special awards for her achievements. These awards recognized her talent and heritage.
She is an Indigenous Australian. In 2003, she received an ATSIC award. This award was for West Australian Young Achiever of the Year. It celebrated her success as a young person. In 2006, she was nominated for Female Sportsperson of the Year. This nomination was at The Deadlys awards. The Deadlys celebrated Indigenous Australian achievements.
Family Life
Bianca Giteau comes from a family of athletes. Her brother, Lance "Buddy" Franklin, is a very famous Australian rules footballer. He played for many years in the AFL.
Bianca met her husband, Matt Giteau, at the Australian Institute of Sport. Matt is a well-known Australian rugby union player. They got engaged in May 2009. The couple married in December 2010. Their wedding took place on the Gold Coast. Bianca and Matt have three children together. Their children are named Levi, Kai, and Winter.
