Compare the Pair: Renae Ingles and Peta Scholz (nee Squire)

Adelaide Thunderbirds April 9, 2020

Pic: The Women's Game

THE Draft Central Compare the Pair series will aim to analyse two players from different Australian Diamonds eras, with the next showcasing key wing defenders, Peta Scholz (nee Squire) and Renae Ingles. Two players with a similar game style and consistency to match, Scholz and Ingles were key members of the Diamonds defensive units they played with and it was their respective consistency and constant drive to improve that kept them on the international stage for so long. The pair also played in two gold medal winning matches apiece throughout their respective careers, forming crucial parts of the defensive lineups to apply pressure and ensure the ball was turned over to attack with ease. With dynamic speed and clean footwork across the court, Scholz was a hard worker and used her experience to gain the upper hand against many of her opponents. Her constant drive to go one better is what saw her finish her international career with two gold medals, including the 1999 Netball World Cup and the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester – two of the most nail-biting medal matches of that era. Scholz’s ability to find the netball and propel it down the court was second to none, and while she was not the flashiest player it was her timing on the lead, work rate and constant effort around the loose ball that saw her gain back possession. Meanwhile, her ability to work with other players to form a strong wall and stop easy access into the circle was second to none, helped by her impressive hands-over pressure and ability to clog up space. Scholz was a crucial member of the Adelaide Thunderbirds for 11 seasons, including back-to-back premierships in 1998-1999 with her footwork and ability to tag a player out of the game working to wear down her opponents. Ingles has long been called the best wing defence of her era, and with intensity and a never-say-die attitude – showcased when she came out of retirement to play another two years at domestic level – it is easy to see why. A specialist wing defence, Ingles was a key cog for the Diamonds thanks to her ability to crowd her opposition and stop them from finding easy access to the ball, zoning them out of the match. While Ingles impressed with her class and tenacity shutting down her opposition, she did not shy away from the highlight reel. It was her ability to also create the flashy turnovers and intercepts that made her a star of the game, able to switch up her game style with ease and contest the netball, constantly playing a few steps ahead of her attacker. Collecting the 57 caps, Ingles was a crucial part of the Diamonds, winning gold at the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games and 2015 Netball World Cup in Sydney. _ Peta Scholz (nee Squire) 54 caps, 1999-2004 Renae Ingles 67 caps, 2009-2017

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