Verity Anne Simmons (formerly Charles, born 19 May 1991) is an Australian rules footballer and former netball player.[1] She currently plays for West Coast in the AFL Women's (AFLW). In netball, she played 159 national league games for the West Coast Fever and Queensland Firebirds between 2012 and 2023. She also earnt three caps for the Australian national team.
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Netball
editIn 2012, Simmons played her first season in the ANZ Championship with West Coast Fever. In 2014, she transferred to the Queensland Firebirds, where was part of a team that made a grand final in 2014 and won a premiership in 2015.[2][3] In 2016, she transferred back to the Fever. She was appointed vice-captain for the inaugural season of Suncorp Super Netball in 2017,[4][5] and won a premiership with the Fever in 2022.[6]
In 2021, she played three games for the Australian national team.[6]
At the end of the 2023 Super Netball season, after 159 national league games, she announced her "shock" retirement from the sport.[6]
Football
editAhead of the 2024 AFL Women's season, Simmons signed a rookie contract with West Coast.[7]
Other ventures and personal life
editIn 2019, Simmons was a contestant on the third season of the television series Australian Ninja Warrior.[8]
From 2016 to 2022, she was married to former Wallaby Nathan Charles.[9][10] During their marriage, she was known as Verity Charles.
References
edit- ^ "Verity Simmons | the Home of the Queensland Firebirds". Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 3 July 2014.
- ^ Stannard, Damien (21 June 2014). "Diabetes can't block Verity". The Courier-Mail. Retrieved 12 February 2018.
- ^ "Gomes, Wood and Simmons take out major AIS netball awards : News and Media : Australian Sports Commission". Archived from the original on 8 August 2014. Retrieved 3 August 2014.
- ^ "Verity Charles – Suncorp Super Netball".
- ^ "West Coast Fever > The Team > 2018 Playing Squad". www.westcoastfever.com.au.
- ^ a b c Chadwick, Justin (24 November 2023). "Fever star Verity Simmons announces shock retirement". WAtoday. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
- ^ "AFLW: West is best for Simmons". West Coast Eagles. 6 December 2023. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
- ^ Vlotis, George (12 July 2019). "'My appendix actually burst': Netball star Verity Charles reveals silent battle to compete at Ninja Warrior". Nine's Wide World of Sports. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
- ^ Candler, Rosanna (11 December 2016). "Verity Simmons and Nathan Charles ready for whirlwind wedding fun". The West Australian. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
- ^ Woodcock, Mitchell (20 April 2023). "West Coast Fever star Verity Simmons opens up on rollercoaster 2022 season ahead of game 150". The West Australian. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
External links
edit- Verity Simmons' profile on the Super Netball League website
- Verity Simmons' profile on the Australia national netball team website