Romelda Aiken-George (néé Aiken) (born 19 November 1988) is a Jamaican netball player. Aiken debuted for the Jamaica national team in 2005 as a replacement for regular shooter Elaine Davis.[1] The 1.96 metres (6 ft 5 in) shooter rose to international prominence during the 2007 Netball World Championships.[2] In 2008, Aiken signed with the Queensland Firebirds to play in the ANZ Championship in Australia and New Zealand.[3]
.jpg) Aiken in 2015 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born | 19 November 1988 | ||
| Height | 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) | ||
| Spouse | Daniel George | ||
| Married | September 2021 | ||
| Relatives | Nicole Pinnock (sister) | ||
| Netball career | |||
| Playing position(s): GS | |||
| Years | Club team(s) | Apps | |
| 2004–present | Jamaica | ||
| 2008–2022 | Queensland Firebirds | ||
| 2023 | New South Wales Swifts | ||
| 2024-present | Adelaide Thunderbirds | ||
| Years | National team(s) | Caps | |
| 2005–present |
 Jamaica | ||
Medal record | |||
| Last updated: 27 September 2021 | |||
Former Australian captain Liz Ellis has predicted that "if she [Aiken] can keep this up for a long time she will undoubtedly be one of the best [players] ever."[4] In 2014, she became the first player to score 3500 goals in the ANZ Championship.[5] She has won the MVP award twice, in 2008 & 2009. She also played a major role in leading the Queensland Firebirds to three premierships across her career to date. The unique 2020 Suncorp Super Netball season was notable for Aiken, where she finished first in the league for offensive rebounds (110) and second for goals scored (583). After 14 seasons with the Queensland Firebirds, she was signed as a training partner with the New South Wales Swifts for the 2023 Suncorp Super Netball season as a replacement for injured goal shooter Sam Wallace.[6]
Romelda has also competed in the 2019 and 2023 world cups.
Off the court Aiken has completed a course in both hairdressing and IT, but has favoured her passion for coaching in the recent years. In September 2021 after the conclusion of the 2021 Suncorp Super Netball season, Aiken-George married former professional basketballer Daniel George.[7] They have one daughter, Gianna.[8]
Grand final appearances
| # | Year | Finish | Team | Opponent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2011 | Winner | Queensland Firebirds | Northern Mystics |
| 2 | 2013 | Runner up | Queensland Firebirds | Adelaide Thunderbirds |
| 3 | 2014 | Runner up | Queensland Firebirds | Melbourne Vixens |
| 4 | 2015 | Winner | Queensland Firebirds | New South Wales Swifts |
| 5 | 2016 | Winner | Queensland Firebirds | New South Wales Swifts |
| 6 | 2023 | Runner up | New South Wales Swifts | Adelaide Thunderbirds |
| 7 | 2024 | Winner | Adelaide Thunderbirds | Melbourne Vixens |
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