Caitlin Bassett has admitted she is “disappointed” after constant injuries forced her retirement after a stellar netball career spanning over a decade.
Bassett was a mainstay in the Diamonds‘ line-up since making her debut back in 2008, having made 102 appearances. She retires a two-time World Cup winner and a Commonwealth Games gold medallist.
The 33-year-old is one of just five Diamonds players to have logged over 100 tests and retires having converted a remarkable 2863 goals at 90 per cent shooting throughout her international career.
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“Netball has been such a huge part of my life and I still pinch myself looking back at the incredible experiences I’ve had both on and off the court,” Bassett said in a statement.
“While it isn’t the fairy tale ending I wanted and I am disappointed, the support I have received over the last 18 months, in particular, has been amazing.
“This sport has given me so much and I still plan on being involved. I want to give back and help others navigate the challenges I have overcome and continue to grow the game.”
Diamonds coach Stacey Marinkovich also paid tribute to the retiring netball legend.
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“Throughout Caitlin’s incredible career, she has inspired many young Australians both on and off the court and she is as a champion of our game,” she said.
“Caitlin’s accuracy under extreme pressure, her ability to position under the most physical pressure and her passion for the game made her a major asset to the Diamonds and a threat to all opposition teams.”