Mischa Dinsdale wasn’t yet born when all time Australian netball great Vicki Wilson rung down the curtain on her stellar international sporting career back in 1999.
But the promising 15-year-old Mercy College netballer is fully aware of the legendary goal shooter’s amazing achievements with our golden Diamonds national team.
Wilson chalked up 104 caps for the Diamonds during an illustrious 15-year career which included captaining Australia to a Commonwealth Games gold medal in Kuala Lumpur in 1998 and World Cup title in 1999 in Christchurch before her retirement.
The Queensland sharpshooter also featured in Australia’s triumphant World Cup-winning teams in Sydney (1991) and Birmingham (1995).
Mischa received the biggest thrill of her career at this year’s Queensland Independent Secondary Schools Netball (QISSN) Carnival in Mackay when she was named the Most Valuable Player for her team by tournament officials.
The centre court ace accepted the award from Vicki Wilson herself, who attended the five-day Carnival as a special guest, and was given a huge compliment from the former Diamonds captain.
Wilson, who has a sharp eye for talent, heaped praise on young Dinsdale after watching her perform strongly for Mercy College and help bring home the QISSN Division 6 championship trophy.
“Mischa has the ability to go a long way in netball if her performances at QISSN are any guide,” an appreciative Wilson told the gathering at Mackay Multisports Stadium.
“She has a lot of potential and was outstanding throughout the Carnival at centre where she truly inspired her teammates,” Wilson added.
An excited Mischa said she was “surprised but very happy” to receive the MVP Award and delighted to meet the Diamonds icon.
“I appreciate Vicki’s kind words and will cherish them – she is such a great ambassador for netball in Queensland and quick to offer encouragement and advice to up and coming players” revealed Mischa.
The determined Dinsdale continues to hone her skills with the Galaxy club in the Mackay Netball Association and has just been selected to participate in the Northern Mendi Rays Development Program based in Townsville.
The Rays compete in the HART Sapphire Series, a semi-professional state-wide league that provides homespun talent in North Queensland the opportunity to showcase their skills.
Mischa is part of a Mackay contingent of three that will join the Rays program along with Mercy College team mates and top prospects Sienna Uriarte (centre) and Havana Abbott (wing defence).
By Chris Karas
Mackay Galaxy Netball Club member Mischa Dinsdale has been selected to participate in the Northern Mendi Rays Development Program based in Townsville
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