Silver Fern Gina Crampton has called time on her career. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

Former Silver Fern captain Gina Crampton is hanging up the bib.

The 34-year-old called time on her storied career that started with the Southern Steel and ended playing for the Mainland Tactix against her former team in last week’s ANZ Premiership elimination final.

‘‘It’s so hard to summarise my journey to this point, but I’ve found myself at peace as I look back on my time in netball with the biggest smile,’’ Crampton said.

‘‘I’ve had unbelievable experiences, been to training hell and back with my team-mates, created treasured friendships and got to share it all with my family along the way.

‘‘Netball has given me more than I could ever express. I am so thankful to everyone I’ve crossed paths with over the years and am grateful for all the amazing people who made me who I am today.’’

Crampton walks away having won the Netball World Cup in 2019, the Constellation Cup, two ANZ Premiership titles — both with the Steel — and having led the Silver Ferns at the Commonwealth Games in 2022.

Growing up in Wellington, Crampton joined the Steel in 2012 and stayed with the franchise until 2020.

She won consecutive ANZ Premiership titles in 2017-18, captained the franchise and won ANZ Premiership player of the year in 2019. She was named New Zealand ANZ Championship player of the year in 2016, in the former transtasman competition.

She joined the Northern Stars from 2021 to 2023 and took a break from netball to join her partner, former Otago back Fa’asui Fuatai, overseas.

She joined the Giants in Sydney — before being ruled out through pregnancy — and joined the Swifts as injury cover this season, before helping the Tactix.

Silver Ferns coach Noeline Taurua congratulated Crampton on an ‘‘outstanding’’ career.

‘‘She is a real student of the game, with a special ability to put the ball into space, and the technical nous to know when to hold possession,’’ Taurua said.

‘‘She has been a leader within our side, serving as both captain and vice-captain.

‘‘She always brought great energy and a fun attitude to our environment.

‘‘We wish her all the best for her next chapter.’’