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Mid-court players: Lyn Gunson

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Mid-court players: Lyn Gunson

Lyn Gunson (née Parker), on the right in this photograph, captained the Silver Ferns for 12 years from the mid-1970s and was later their highly successful coach. A versatile and talented mid-court player, she was known for her formidable athletic ability, tactical nous and leadership skills.

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Suzanne McFadden, Netball – New Zealand netball stars, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/photograph/39240/mid-court-players-lyn-gunson (accessed 4 June 2026).

Story by Suzanne McFadden, published 30 November 2012, updated 1 June 2023.