Paige Hadley facts for kids
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| Full name | Paige Amber Hadley | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 26 August 1992 Sydney, Australia |
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| Height | 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Hills Sports High School/St Marys Senior High School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | Western Sydney University | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Occupation | Netball player | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Playing position(s): C, WA, WD | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2012–present | NSW Swifts | 21 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2013 | Australian Under 21 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Australian Netball Diamonds | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Paige Amber Hadley, born on August 26, 1992, is a talented Australian netball player. She plays for the Australian national team and is a key player for the New South Wales Swifts in the Suncorp Super Netball league. Paige usually plays as a wing attack or centre, helping her team score and defend.
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Early Life and Education
Paige Hadley was born in Sydney, Australia. She started playing netball when she was just seven years old. As a junior, she played for the Penrith District Netball Association.
Even while playing netball, Paige was a great student. She achieved excellent results in her high school exams. This helped her get a scholarship to study at Western Sydney University. She earned a degree in Business and Commerce while also playing professional netball.
Netball Career Highlights
Paige Hadley's netball journey began as a replacement player. She quickly became known for her energetic style in the midcourt.
Rising Through the Ranks
- In 2010, Paige joined the NNSW Blues in the Australian Netball League.
- The next year, she helped the Netball NSW Waratahs win their first ANL title.
- In 2012, Paige received a scholarship from the Australian Institute of Sport.
- She also made her first appearance for the NSW Swifts in the ANZ Championship.
- Paige was also selected for the Australian Under 21 team that year.
Joining the NSW Swifts
Paige officially signed with the NSW Swifts for the 2013 ANZ Championship season. She played seven games for the team in 2014 as a replacement player.
International Debut and Awards
- In 2013, Paige was part of the Australian Under 21 Team for the World Youth Netball Championships.
- After her domestic season, she was chosen for her first Australian Diamonds Squad.
- She won the NSW Swifts Coaches' Award in 2013.
- Paige made her senior international debut for the Australian Diamonds on October 16, 2013. She helped the Diamonds beat the Malawi Queens in Wollongong.
- In her second game for the Diamonds, she was named the Most Valuable Player.
- On October 20, 2013, Paige was named Australian Under 21 Player of the Year.
Overcoming Injuries
- In March 2014, Paige suffered a serious knee injury during training. This meant she missed the rest of the 2014 season.
- However, she worked hard and made a successful return to the court in 2015.
- In 2018, she injured her ankle, which prevented her from playing in the 2018 Commonwealth Games.
Major Achievements
- In 2015, Paige helped Australia win the 2015 Netball World Cup.
- She also won a silver medal at the 2019 World Netball Championships in Liverpool.
- In 2022, Paige won a gold medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
- Most recently, in 2023, she was part of the Australian team that won gold at the 2023 Netball World Cup in Cape Town.
Personal Life
Paige Hadley lives in St Clair, New South Wales. She enjoys watching TV shows like The Bachelor and One Tree Hill. Her favorite foods include chocolate, pasta, and cakes. When it comes to music, she likes the song "Are You with Me" by Lost Frequencies. Her dad is a big fan of the Parramatta Eels rugby league team.
Awards and Recognition
- 2013 NSW Swifts Coaches' Award
- 2013 Netball Australia 21U Player of the Year
National Team Appearances
- 2009 Australian 17/U Squad
- 2011 Australian 19/U team Captain
- 2011-2012 Australian 21/U team
- 2013 Australian 21/U World Youth Championship
- 2013 Australian Fast5 Flyers
- 2013 Australian Diamonds team (Malawi Tests)
- 2015 Australian Diamonds World Cup team
Team Achievements
- 2011 NSW Waratahs ANL team – undefeated champions
- 2011-2012 NSW 21/U team - National Champions & 2012 Vice-Captain
- 2013 Australian 21/U World Youth Championship silver medal
- 2013 Australian Fast5 Flyers – Silver Medalists
- 2015 Australian Diamond World Cup team - Gold Medalists
