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14 Facts About Samantha Winders

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Samantha Winders represented New Zealand at the 2018 Commonwealth Games and was a prominent member of the New Zealand team that won the 2021 Constellation Cup.

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Samantha Winders captained New Zealand for the third test against England during the 2021 Taini Jamison Trophy Series.

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Samantha Winders was named the 2021 Silver Fern Player of the Year.

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Samantha Winders is the daughter of Jamie and Justine Sinclair.

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Samantha Winders represented Bay of Plenty in the Lois Muir Challenge tournament.

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Between 2014 and 2022, Samantha Winders made 123 senior appearances for Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic, initially in the ANZ Championship and later in the ANZ Premiership.

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Samantha Winders attended trials for the 2013 season but was not offered a contract until the 2014 season.

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On 30 May 2021, Samantha Winders made her 100th senior league appearance in a match against Central Pulse.

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In July 2022, it was announced that Samantha Winders would be joining Southern Steel for the 2023 ANZ Premiership season.

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Samantha Winders was a member of the New Zealand team that won the 2016 Fast5 Netball World Series.

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Samantha Winders went on to represent New Zealand at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

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Samantha Winders was a prominent member of the New Zealand team that won the 2021 Constellation Cup.

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On 24 September 2021, Samantha Winders captained New Zealand for the third test against England during the 2021 Taini Jamison Trophy Series.

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Samantha Winders was named the 2021 Silver Fern Player of the Year.