Wendy Frew facts for kids
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| Full name | Wendy Frew (née Telfer) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 15 October 1984 Invercargill, New Zealand |
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| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||||||||||||||||||
| School | Verdon College | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Playing position(s): WD, C, WA | |||||||||||||||||||
| Years | Club team(s) | Apps | |||||||||||||||||
| 2002–2007 | Southern Sting | 39 | |||||||||||||||||
| 2008–2018 | Southern Steel | 176 | |||||||||||||||||
| Years | National team(s) | Caps | |||||||||||||||||
| 2008–2009 | New Zealand | 1 | |||||||||||||||||
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Wendy Frew (born 15 October 1984), also known by her maiden name Wendy Telfer, is a well-known former New Zealand netball player. She played for the Southern Sting and later for the Southern Steel. Wendy was a key player in six championship-winning teams. She helped the Southern Sting win titles in 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2007. Later, she captained the Southern Steel to win championships in 2017 and 2018. She also led Steel to win the 2017 Netball New Zealand Super Club tournament. In 2022, she was named one of the top 25 players in New Zealand netball since 1998.
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About Wendy Frew's Early Life
Wendy Frew was born and grew up in Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand. Her parents are Karen and Colin Telfer. Wendy is one of eight children in her family. She has a twin sister named Debbie. She also has two younger twin sisters, Jo and Katie. All three of Wendy's sisters have played netball for Southland. Debbie also played for Southern Sting and represented New Zealand in softball. Wendy's three brothers, Chris, Michael, and Matt, all played for the Junior Black Sox, which is New Zealand's junior men's softball team. Wendy went to Verdon College, where one of her teachers was her future netball coach, Robyn Broughton. Wendy is married to Trent Frew, who is a firefighter. They have two children: a son named Archie, born in 2012, and a daughter named Indie, born in 2015.
Wendy Frew's Netball Journey
Wendy Frew had a long and successful career in netball, playing for top teams in New Zealand.
Playing for Southern Sting
From 2002 to 2007, Wendy played 39 games for the Southern Sting in the National Bank Cup league. She was only 17 and still in school when coach Robyn Broughton asked her to join the Sting. During her time with the Sting, she helped them win four championships. These wins were in 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2007.
Southland Provincial Championship Win
In 2008, Wendy captained the Southland team. They won the National Provincial Championships, which was a big achievement. They beat Auckland Waitakere 56–46. This was Southland's first title in 49 years. The team was coached by Natalie Avellino.
Playing for Southern Steel
Between 2008 and 2018, Wendy Frew played for Southern Steel. She played in both the ANZ Championship and the ANZ Premiership. In 2009 and 2010, Wendy was the vice-captain for Steel. In 2011, she became co-captain. She missed the 2012 season because she was pregnant.
In December 2014, Wendy was again named captain of the Steel team. In June 2016, she played her 100th ANZ Championship game.
In June 2017, Wendy and five other Steel players were in a van accident. Wendy was injured but showed amazing strength. She recovered quickly and, just 16 days later, she led the Southern Steel to win their first ANZ Premiership title. They beat Central Pulse 69–53 in the grand final. She also captained Steel when they won the 2017 Netball New Zealand Super Club tournament. After the 2017 season, she had surgery for an Achilles tendon injury. Despite this, she was confirmed as Steel captain for the fifth year in a row for the 2018 season.
In July 2018, Wendy announced she would retire after the 2018 season. To honor her, the ILT Stadium Southland was temporarily renamed the Wendy Frew Stadium for a special game. Wendy captained the Southern Steel to win their second ANZ Premiership title in 2018. They won a very close final against Central Pulse, 54–53. After this win, she officially confirmed her retirement.
After retiring as a player, Wendy joined Southern Steel as an assistant coach in 2020. In 2021, Steel created the Wendy Frew Medal. This medal is given to the Steel player who shows great excellence, commitment, and loyalty. In 2022, Wendy was recognized as one of the top 25 players in New Zealand netball history since 1998.
Playing for New Zealand
Wendy Telfer was part of the New Zealand under-21 team. This team won the 2005 World Youth Netball Championships. On 2 November 2008, Wendy played her only senior game for New Zealand against Australia. She was also part of the New Zealand team that won the 2009 World Netball Series. In this tournament, she played in games against Malawi, England, and Samoa.
Other Sports Wendy Played
Besides netball, Wendy Telfer also played other sports for New Zealand. She played for the New Zealand women's national softball team. She also represented New Zealand in touch football.
Wendy Frew's Awards and Achievements
Wendy Frew has won many awards and championships throughout her career.
- New Zealand
- World Netball Series
- Winners: 2009
- World Youth Netball Championships
- Winners: 2005
- Southern Sting
- National Bank Cup
- Winners: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007
- Southern Steel
- ANZ Premiership
- Winners: 2017, 2018
- Netball New Zealand Super Club
- Winners: 2017
