Geraldton netball star Allen Greichen to don the green and gold

West Australian

2 days ago

Geraldton netball star Allen Griechen has been selected in the Australia squad to play against New Zealand in Melbourne later this year.
Allen has shone bright on the court catching the attention of selectors along with way as he continues to build an impressive athletic CV.
Beginning his netball journey at seven years of age, it wasn't long before Allen was playing in a representative side — in 2023 he was selected for the inaugural State school boys under-12 team.
After an impressive outing for the under-12 team, Allen then went on to trial for the West Coast Thunder under-17s.
With low expectations due to his age, Allen surprised himself when he was selected in September last year to join the squad.
Allen has had to endure a rigorous training and playing routine, travelling to Perth most weekends competing from early October last year to April.
Finding himself in a new position in goal keeper, Allen's mum Robyn said he impressed with how well he took to the new situation.
'Allen had an amazing tournament,' she said.
'He has really taken to the GK position, which was a new role for him in netball.
'The coaches saw something in him for that position, and he has enjoyed developing that part of his game.
'Obviously, we are ecstatic for him, and proud of him.'
The 14-year-old then travelled to Sydney in May to take part in a three-day camp from which he was selected to represent Australia in July against New Zealand in the International Test Series.
He persevered in the camp and impressed selectors and was amongst the 15 boys selected to compete for Australia in the 17 and under 2025 series.
Allen will fly to New Zealand in July to don the green and gold in what will be his biggest achievement as an athlete to date.