Selina Gilsenan

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Selina Gilsenan (b. May 31, 1978) is an Australian Netball player.

After a fabulous year playing in the Commonwealth Bank Trophy Premiership winning team in 2001, national selectors identified Selina’s talent and she received her first invitation to join the Australian Squad in 2002. However it wasn't until early 2005 that Selina received her first call up to the Australian open team, making her debut in a match against England, which Australia won by 40 goals.

A rib injury forced Selina out of Australian team contention for the next international test series, but she fought her way back into contention in late 2005, and has been a permanent member of the team ever since. She was one of Australia's best on court in a silver-medal-winning performance in the 2006 Commonwealth Games final, and after a sterling performance against New Zealand mid-year, cemented her position as Australia's first-choice wing defence.

One of netball's most consistent players, Selina is renowned for her speed and persistence, being nicknamed "the rash" by some opponents. She has been an integral member of the Sydney Swifts national league team since 2000, and has played a key role in their four premierships (2001, 2004, 2006 and 2007). She was named the best player on court in the 2007 grand final. A versatile player and natural athlete, Selina forms a formidable combination with fellow Australian representatives Liz Ellis and Mo'onia Gerrard, and rarely puts in a poor performance. Furthermore her great presentation and likeable nature make her a top ambassador for netball and Australian sport.

After a short, but very successful career with the Australian team, Gilsenan announced her retirement from international netball after Australia's world championship win in November 2007. However her talents will not be completely lost to the netball court, as she will be playing for the NSW Swifts in the upcoming ANZ championships.