Welsh Feather #85, Andrea Madeley (nee Williams), earned her first cap during the 4th Netball World Cup, hosted by New Zealand in 1975, in a match against Jamaica on 25 August 1975. She also played against Papua New Guinea, Singapore, Australia, and Scotland during that tournament. Andrea achieved the remarkable milestone of competing in three World Cups. She represented Wales in the 5th World Cup, hosted by Trinidad and Tobago in 1979, where she played 11 games, including matches against new opponents such as St. Vincent, St. Kitts, Trinidad, Jamaica, and Barbados. Her third World Cup was the 7th, hosted by Scotland in 1987, where she played 7 games, facing new teams Bermuda and Malaysia.
Throughout her career, Andrea also competed against notable teams including the Republic of Ireland, Sri Lanka, and Canada. Her final match was in the 7th World Cup against Sri Lanka on 27 August 1987.
Andrea played as Goal Shooter, Goal Attack, and Wing Attack, showcasing her versatility and offensive skills. She hailed from Mid Glamorgan/Gwent. Over her 42 matches, Andrea achieved 17 wins, 6 draws, and 19 losses, resulting in a win rate of 40.48%.
Countries Played Against | No. Times Played |
Jamaica | 3 |
Papua New Guinea | 1 |
Singapore | 1 |
Australia | 2 |
Scotland | 7 |
Canada | 1 |
Trinidad | 2 |
England | 8 |
Northern Ireland | 4 |
Republic of Ireland | 4 |
Sri Lanka | 2 |
St Vincent | 1 |
St Kitts | 1 |
Barbados | 2 |
Bermuda | 1 |
Malaysia | 1 |
New Zealand | 1 |