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“It feels like my first day of school when I first came in, a bit of nerves but so much excitement,” Cassidy said.
“It’s been really great over the last few weeks to settle in and it feels like home already.
“I’m really happy where I am at the moment, I’m really happy to be around such a great group of girls and embark on a new journey.”
Cassidy impressed last season and was recently named in the Diamonds development squad.
“I like something new and a new challenge and that’s why I’m here to take it on,” she said.
The Sunshine Coast goal shooter was announced a part of the Australian Development Squad in 2019 and then elevated to the extended Diamonds squad at the end of last year.
Koenen isn’t the only one vying for a spot in the green and gold, with goal attack Steph Wood already a member of the squad.
The Diamonds squad will travel to Christchurch on February 15 where they will quarantine for 14 days.
Diamonds head coach Stacey Marinkovich is looking forward to her first tour with the team.
“While the environment surrounding this tournament is unique, our team are working tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure that our squad will be as prepared as they possibly can be to take on the Silver Ferns coming out of two weeks quarantine,” she said.
The possibility of a similar arrangement weighing on player’s minds.
“I think that we would be remiss, given what happened last year, if we didn’t prepare for it or expect it,” Koenen said.
“I just feel like anything could happen, things can turn on such a dime that we’re making sure that on our end we’re prepared.
“If that scenario does happen again, we’re in a good position because we kind of know what worked for us last year and what didn’t. “Honestly, I think anything’s on the table.”
The 24-year-old said no matter the outcome the team would be ready.
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