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BIO:
Anita is the speedster in the Black Sticks squad, with her times over 10m rating in the top eight of the men’s squad. She is a natural athlete in terms of her fast-twitch fibres and her overall fitness.
Anita’s game is naturally built around her blistering pace and she is extremely dangerous on the fast break.
The Wellingtonian has developed into a skilful forward in recent years and in 2011 she made the World All Stars team.
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. |
