Natalie von Bertouch

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Natalie von Bertouch (born 16 December 1982) is the younger sister of Laura von Bertouch, both members of the Australian national netball team in 2006. She is a centre court player, as centre for Australia, and centre, wing attack or wing defence for the Adelaide Thunderbirds.

Natalie made her international debut for Australia in 2004 and with her great speed, agility and determination, has become a highly valuable member of the Australian Netball team. She is certainly one the most dynamic mid-court players in the sport.

Awards that Natalie has received include:

• Player of the Match, deciding game of the Trans-Tasman series 2006
• Margaret Pewtress Team of the Year 2005 (Centre position)
• South Australia awards: Tanya Denver Medal and Advertiser Player of the Year 2005

She describes playing in the Melbourne Commonwealth Games 2006 as her most memorable moment. Her future goals include winning a premiership with the Adelaide Thunderbirds and continued play for the Australian Netball team.

Natalie credits her sister Laura and her father Terry von Bertouch, a former Australian Rules football player in the SANFL, as the most influential people in her netball career.

She is dating Adelaide Crows football player, Graham Johncock.