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Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard wins sixth Stacey Marinkovich Medal, cementing her legacy in Suncorp Super Netball
Written by Leighton Levy. Posted in Netball. | 05 August 2024 | 135 Views
Tags: Netball, Australia, Jamaica, Jhaniele Fowlernembhard, Stacey Marinkovich, Suncorp Super Netball, West Coast Fever

Jamaica’s Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard, the towering goal shooter for West Coast Fever, has once again solidified her status as one of the greatest players in Suncorp Super Netball history by winning the prestigious Stacey Marinkovich Medal for the sixth time.

She has now won the award in six of the seven seasons she has been with the Fever, underscoring her dominance and consistent excellence in the league since her return to the Australian domestic scene in 2018. The Jamaican polled 10 of 14 votes to seal the award.

Fowler-Nembhard has been an unstoppable force since joining West Coast Fever, leading the league in goals scored every season and holding the record for the most goals in a single season. Her scoring prowess was on full display this past season as she topped the scoring charts with 813 goals from 846 attempts, in yet another display of extraordinary accuracy and efficiency. Additionally, she amassed the most Nissan Net Points (1571.5), highlighting her overall impact on the court.

Since her debut in the Suncorp Super Netball League, Fowler-Nembhard has redefined what it means to be a dominant goal shooter. She has been named the league’s Player of the Year for five consecutive years from 2018 to 2022, further testament to her unrivaled talent and consistency. In 2023, she claimed her fifth consecutive Stacey Marinkovich Medal, adding to her already impressive list of accolades.

This season, Fowler-Nembhard reached yet another milestone by scoring her 5000th Suncorp Super Netball goal, an achievement that places her in the upper echelons of the sport's history.