Southern Steel players, from left, Erika Burgess, Megan
Dehn, Hayley Saunders, Wendy Frew and Liana Barrett-Chase
trial their new uniforms in Invercargill yesterday. Photo
by Dianne Manson.
Grey is out, blue is in.
The Southern Steel has unveiled a new look for its third
season in the ANZ Championship.
Its powder blue outfits will be on show for the first time at
the pre-season tournament in Queenstown this weekend.
Chief executive Julie Paterson said the uniform was an
"evolution" of previous uniforms.
"Like any new brand, there is a trial element in the early
stages.
"For example, we found the grey last year, while it looked
dynamic in person, failed to make an impact on television,"
Paterson said.
"We're pleased to now cement a colour scheme that we feel
fittingly represents the Steel."
Steel vice-captain Wendy Frew (nee Telfer) said the players
were excited about the new playing strip.
"As an athlete, there's a lot of pride that comes from
pulling on a uniform whether you're representing your club,
your region, or your country," she said.
"The new Steel look is fresh, modern and we are all stoked
with it.
"I can't wait to put it to the test this weekend."
The Steel will host its annual pre-season tournament, with
games scheduled tomorrow and over the weekend at the
Queenstown Events Centre.
The Steel is joined by the Queensland Firebirds, the Northern
Mystics, the Central Pulse, the Canterbury Tactix and the
Australian Institute of Sport.
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