Rising young defender Oceane Maihi makes a return to the Magic line-up in 2024 after missing the entire 2023 season with a serious knee injury. Gaining her first fulltime contract in 2021, the 1.83m mobile defender impressed during her strong cameos as an impact player, resulting in her inclusion in the 2021/22 Silver Ferns Development squad. Gaining more court time in 2022, Maihi’s progress was cut short when sidelined last season but her return will add to a tall and mobile defence end for the Magic in 2024. Originally from Kerikeri, with a background in swimming, in-circle defender Maihi, predominantly a goalkeeper, came through the age-group ranks in the Auckland system after attending Mt Albert Grammar School before going on to play at National Netball League level for the Comets. A physiotherapist by trade, Maihi’s athleticism and work ethic are key cogs to her continued development.
