Leesa MiMi

Leesa is a super speedy C/WA who has a grown up playing both netball and touch football, having represented QLD and Australian under age teams in both sports. Leesa has represented QLD netball in U17 and U19 and has made the Australian squad for both age groups, along with being named in the Aus U21 squad in 2022. Leesa was HART Sapphire series MVP in 2021 and has won 4 back to back titles with the Brisbane North Cougars in this Series.

Leesa has now added SSN player to her resume. A QLD Firebirds TP in 2023, she took the court 5 times as an injury replacement and immediately impressed with her maturity and ability to match it against more seasoned opponents. She scored 208 Nissan net points in her first 5 matches. Leesa uses her vision, speed and ability to thread the pass to create space in the attack and is a dogged defensive player. This impress debut as a replacement player made her hot property on the SSN recruitment list for 2024. It was Sunshine Coast Lightning that managed to grab her signature, with Leesa committing for 2 seasons.

2024 was a big year for Leesa, in her debut season on full contract she took the court in all 14 games for the Lightning, partnering in the mid court with Diamonds captain Liz Watson. Leesa also made the Australian Fast5 team and won gold at the World Cup and was invited into Diamonds camp. in 2024, Leesa showcased her impressive footwork and ability to read the play, constantly creating space and making her a nightmare to defend. The shooters love to play with her as she has great touch on the pass into the circle and she’s only just getting started.