Ellie Bird
Ellie Bird is a former professional netball player from Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, known for her towering height of 1.96m and her role as a goal shoot. After a successful career in netball that included stints with various clubs and the Mainland Tactix, she announced her retirement in 2023 but has returned to the sport, recently participating in the ANZ Premiership grand final. Bird plans to move to Melbourne to focus on building a new wellness business while cherishing her time with teammates and enjoying the sport.
Not in the pool (under ¢1).
Recent news mentions
Ellie Bird has made herself unavailable for personal reasons.
Central Pulse shooter Amelia Walmsley to miss Silver Ferns series against South Africa
New Zealand· 2025-07-28
Shooter Ellie Bird, who nailed 50 from 54 and stole two unlikely intercepts in the final, had already confirmed this season would be her last.
Mainland Tactix end 28-year wait with ANZ Premiership victory over Northern MysticsNew Zealand· 2025-07-28
Ellie Bird is retiring after a successful career with the Tactix, culminating in a championship win.
Mainland Tactix star Ellie Bird’s perfect end to career - and why she’d say ‘no thank you’ to Silver FernsNew Zealand· 2025-07-28
Tactix shooters Ellie Bird and Te Paea Selby-Rickit have made themselves unavailable for the Silver Ferns.
How the next Silver Ferns captain will be foundNew Zealand· 2025-07-25
Ellie Bird is a Hawke’s Bay netballer and Mainland Tactix legend who is playing her final game for the club in the grand final.
ANZ Premiership: Hawke’s Bay netballer and Mainland Tactix legend Ellie Bird to play final game for club in grand finalNew Zealand· 2025-07-23