Bailey Mes (born 27 May 1989) is an Auckland born New Zealand netball player.[1] She can play at goal shoot, goal attack, and wing attack. She currently plays for the Waikato/BOP Magic in the ANZ Premiership.

Bailey Mes
Personal information
Born (1989-05-27) 27 May 1989 (age 34)
Auckland, Auckland Region, New Zealand
Height 1.87 m (6 ft 1+12 in)
School Onehunga High School
Netball career
Playing position(s): GS, GA, WA
Years Club team(s) Apps
2015–16 Mainland Tactix 15
2010–2014, 2017-2021 Northern Mystics
2022- Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic
(Correct as of 29 August 2021)
Years National team(s) Caps
2012–2023  New Zealand 76
(Correct as of 3 April 2023)
Medal record
Netball
Representing  New Zealand
World Netball Series
Gold medal – first place 2012 Auckland Fast5
World Netball Championships
Gold medal – first place 2019 Liverpool Netball
Silver medal – second place 2015 Sydney Netball
Commonwealth Games
Bronze medal – third place 2022 Birmingham Team

In 2012, she was selected into the Silver Ferns[2] and made her debut in the Quad Series that year, against South Africa.[3] She was a shock selection after playing only one quarter in the 2012 ANZ season, and was picked based on a strong trial, and her natural athleticism and fitness.[4] She played in the 2012 Constellation Cup and Quad Series, earning three caps.[5]

She was also selected for the 2012 Fast5 Netball World Series, where she was used in the goal shoot position. She performed well in a number of matches and finished with one of the highest shooting percentages in the tournament. On 18 May 2023, Mes announced her retirement from international and domestic netball following the conclusion of the 2023 ANZ netball finals, citing injuries as the main cause of her retirement. [6]

References edit

  1. ^ "Bailey Mes". Northern Mystics. Archived from the original on 7 February 2013. Retrieved 1 December 2012.
  2. ^ Liam Napier (20 August 2012). "Netball | Bailey Mes Named in Silver Ferns To face..." Stuff. Retrieved 1 December 2012.
  3. ^ Aaron Goile (15 October 2012). "Silver Ferns: Coach Has Rethink on Agenda". Stuff. Retrieved 1 December 2012.
  4. ^ Dana Johannsen on sport (25 August 2012). "Dana Johannsen: Great athlete may not make great player – Sport – NZ Herald News". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 1 December 2012.
  5. ^ "Netball: Faith in Mes put to the test – Sport – NZ Herald News". The New Zealand Herald. 21 October 2012. Retrieved 1 December 2012.
  6. ^ "Fast5 Ferns hit top gear against South Africa". Voxy.co.nz. 10 November 2012. Retrieved 1 December 2012.

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