15 Facts About Clare McMeniman

Clare McMeniman captained Australia when they won the 2016 Netball Quad Series and the 2016 Constellation Cup.

Clare McMeniman is the daughter of Geoff and Anne-Maree McMeniman.

Clare McMeniman's older brother, Hugh McMeniman, is a former Australian rugby union international player.

Clare McMeniman was educated at Warwick West State School and John Paul College, Brisbane.

Clare McMeniman attended the University of Queensland where she gained a Bachelor of Science degree in 2007 and a Masters of Speech Pathology degree in 2010.

Between 2004 and 2006, Clare McMeniman played for AIS Canberra Darters in the Commonwealth Bank Trophy league.

Between 2007 and 2016, Clare McMeniman played for Queensland Firebirds, originally in the Commonwealth Bank Trophy league and subsequently in the ANZ Championship.

Clare McMeniman subsequently helped Firebirds win two further ANZ Championships in 2015 and 2016.

Together with Romelda Aiken and Laura Geitz, Clare McMeniman was one of only three players who featured in all three Championship winning squads.

Clare McMeniman was a member of the Australia U21 that won a bronze medal at the 2005 World Youth Netball Championships On 22 October 2014, Clare McMeniman made her senior Australia debut during a Test series against England.

Clare McMeniman was included in an 18-player squad for the 2015 Netball World Cup but missed out on selection when the squad was reduced to 12.

In January 2016 Clare McMeniman captained Australia when they won an away Test series against England.

Clare McMeniman subsequently captained Australia as they won the 2016 Netball Quad Series.

Clare McMeniman retired as a netball player after leading Australia to victory in the 2016 Constellation Cup.

In 2018 and 2019 Clare McMeniman, now Ferguson, was a member of Lisa Alexander's coaching staff with Australia.