Mo'onia Gerrard
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Gerrard in Tonga 2012 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
15 November 1980 Bathurst, Australia | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Occupation | Tan technician | ||
| Spouse | Dave Dennis | ||
| Relatives |
Mark Gerrard (brother) Wycliff Palu (first cousin) | ||
| Netball career | |||
| Playing position(s): GD, WD | |||
| Years | Club team(s) | Apps | |
| 1999–2003 | Sydney Sandpipers | ||
| 2004–07 | Sydney Swifts | ||
| 2008–10 | Adelaide Thunderbirds | ||
| 2011 | New South Wales Swifts | ||
| Years | National team(s) | Caps | |
| 2004–2013 | Australia | 68 | |
| 2023 | Tonga | ||
| Coaching career | |||
| Years | Team(s) | ||
| 2016–2017 | Severn Stars | ||
Medal record | |||
| Last updated: 15 October 2010 | |||
Mo'onia Frances Gerrard OAM (born 15 November 1980 in Bathurst, Australia) is a former Australian netball player of Tongan descent. Her netball career commenced at a very young age; she would often participate in training sessions of her mother's senior Dee Why Beach Netball Club team. When she was old enough to register in a team, Gerrard commenced playing with Narrabeen Youth Club and was later selected to represent Manly Warringah Netball Association at State Age, State Championships and State League. She was an Australian Institute of Sport scholarship holder. Gerrard is a current member of the Australian national team, and from 2011 is playing for the New South Wales Swifts in the ANZ Championship. She is the sister of Australian rugby union player Mark Gerrard.
Gerrard is also greatly admired for her dedication to the community, mentoring younger people, promoting healthy lifestyles and sporting and personal excellence, particularly in disadvantaged communities. On 14 March 2013 the New South Wales Parliament's Legislative Council voted unanimously to commend Gerrard on her outstanding service to the community.