Off Court with Ellie Cardwell, Manchester Thunder & England

What position do you play?
GS/GA
What do you enjoy most about netball?
I enjoy physicality, the smarts and the speed of netball. Making life long friends along the way also isn't too bad
Best player you have ever played with?
Geva Mentor, as she was my netball idol growing up and lived up to the expectation when I joined the England team
Best player you have ever played against?
Layla Guscoth, she's a great athlete and I always find it tough playing against her
What do you look for in a netball shoe?
I look for stability, support and comfort
What other sports do you play or follow?
I used to do taekwondo, unfortunately netball takes up all my time, so I don't have time for any other sports. I've started following Wigan Warriors the rugby league team and I'll watch any sport if its on TV

Burning ambition?
To go to a major championships like the Commonwealth Games or World Cup
If you didn’t play Netball, what do you think you would have done?
I would have stayed at University and done my masters and maybe a PhD in Sports Science
Describe Netball in 3 words?
Fierce, Tactical and Fast
Why should young people get involved with Netball?
Netball is suited for everyone, no matter if you're strong, fast, agile, accurate or none of the above, there will be a space for you in netball. You will have the time of your life learning the sport and making life long friends along the way