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BIO:
Anita is a recent addition to the Black Sticks, making her debut for New Zealand in 2009. She has consistently been a top performer in the National Hockey League over the past five years and has proven herself more than capable of making the step up to the top level. Anita’s game is built around speed and she is extremely dangerous on the fast break. She is a tireless worker who uses fitness and agility to her advantage in the midfield.
Name:
Anita Punt (Punty)
Date of Birth:
02 October 1987
Birthplace:
Nelson
Residence:
Wellington
NHL Team:
Wellington
Position:
Striker/Midfield
Occupation:
Retail
NZ Debut:
2009
Career High:
Making the Blacksticks, Winning NHL in 2005 and 2007
Career Low:
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Favourite Food:
Mum's cooking and baking (and Aunty Jo's)
Favourite Music:
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Sportsperson most admired:
Luciana Aymar, Umesh Parag
Who has been the most influential in your career:
Mum and Dad, my partner, Chris Leslie and Steve Symonds
Strengths:
Speed
Weaknesses:
Tackling
Dislikes:
Moths/bugs
Advice for young players:
Train and play hard. Success doesn't come to you, you go to it.
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