Share Emma Dovey has been selected as Manchester Thunder captain for the 2017 Superleague season. Read on for the full Manchester Thunder release: The defender will be supported by co-vice captains Kerry Almond and Kathryn Turner. Dovey is one of Thunder’s most experienced players, and takes the reigns from long-term skipper Sara Bayman, who has signed for New Zealand side Central Pulse. She will lead a 12-strong squad brimming with youth and experience, which includes Jamaican international Marvadene Anderson and Silver Fern Liana Leota. The 25-year-old said of her new appointment with the Black and Yellows: “I am very honoured to be captain of Manchester Thunder for the 16/17 season. “Obviously we have had a lot of change within the team this year but we are excited with our new signings, and I’m looking forward to leading our new-look team for what is set to be a very exciting Superleague season.” Related news post 15 hours ago Where to Watch: Round 10 Reading: 6 mins Cardiff Dragons London Pulse Loughborough Lightning Manchester Thunder Saracens Mavericks Severn Stars Strathclyde Sirens Surrey Storm Team Bath Previous Story Loughborough University student the latest Lightning signing Next Story Northumbria sign trio of rising stars More News 15 hours ago News Where to Watch: Round 10 Reading: 6 mins 1 day ago News Non-stop Ellie Ervine relishing role at Team Bath Reading: 4 mins 1 day ago News Vote for your favourite players: Win tickets to the NSL Grand Final 2024! Reading: 1 min 16th Apr 2024 News Nicola Smith already at home in Loughborough Reading: 4 mins 16th Apr 2024 News Round 9: Pulse earn thrilling win over Mavericks Reading: 5 mins More Google Ad – MPU – Right Column