It was supposed to be the 22-year-old’s big year.
The 2019 National Netball League player of the year had earned her first ANZ Premiership contract, with the Southern Steel.
Then she tore her meniscus in the third game of the season.
It has been frustrating two months for the Hamilton-product, made even harder by the fact it was her first major injury.
But the wing attack returns to play her hometown team on Monday.
She will also give the Steel a little more flexibility in its midcourt against the Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic in Invercargill.
"I missed the last game [against the Magic] because of injury so very keen to be back out there," she said.
"I’ve got a lot of love for them and I think I always will.
"On court it’s a different story, but we’re friends off court.
"They’re not going to go down lightly so it’s going to be a good battle."
Wilshier knew the team well, having played three years for Waikato Bay of Plenty in the NNL and been a training partner with the Magic last year.
She said that had provided a good stepping stone to the ANZ Premiership level.
However, the speed of the game at the top level was much faster.
While she had been able to control the pace at the lower level, now it was a case of trying to keep up with the likes of Shannon Saunders.
Being on court with those big names was something she was still appreciating.
"It’s quite a surreal feeling.
"You grow up watching it every year and then you start to play with your idols.
"I think that’s really cool.
"Sometimes I just stand there in training and think, ‘Oh my gosh look at the people around me’.
"It’s epic to be surrounded by people like that."
While it is a big game for Wilshier, it is an equally big game for the Steel.
With five games remaining it is in a tight race for the top three and every game will be crucial.
The Magic has won one game, but has had several close losses.
It boasts plenty of talent in the likes of Sam Winders, Caitlin Bassett and Temalisi Fakahokotau.
While the latter two are new, Wilshier knows this team reasonably well.
That might give the Steel a slight extra edge.
"You kind of get to know the girls and you know what makes them tick.
"You know what their, not holes are, but how you can break them down a little bit."
Both Fakahokotau and Grace Kara are under injury clouds for the Magic and as of yesterday it was uncertain if either would play.
The match begins at 7.15pm on Monday.
