Share Credit: Razorlight Imagery Chloe Essam and Jodie Gibson have been added to Saracens Mavericks’ squad for the 2020 Vitality Netball Superleague season. First called up to Loughborough Lightning’s Vitality Netball Superleague squad at the age of 16, Essam can play at goal attack or goal shooter. A scholar at the University of Hertfordshire, she makes the switch to Mavericks from last year’s runners-up Wasps Netball. Gibson, who was part of the Vitality Roses’ gold medal-winning squad at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, joins from Severn Stars, where she was the club’s first-ever signing. The experienced defender has won 25 caps for her country and brings resilience, strength and power to Kat Ratnapala’s side. Discussing the signings, Director of Netball Ratnapala said: “I am elated to welcome Chloe and Jodie to complete our 2020 Saracens Mavericks squad. “These two players will not only be challenging for starting seven positions within the squad, they are both fantastic characters and bring professionalism, hard work and grit to complete our 2020 family. “Bring on the season, we can’t wait to get started!” You can watch Saracens Mavericks at the Season Opener 2020 – buy tickets now! To stay up to date with the Vitality Netball Superleague, including player movements, tickets and the latest news make sure you sign up to the Vitality Netball Superleague mailing list, you can sign up here. Related news video 1 day ago Round 10 Highlights: Loughborough Lightning vs Saracens Mavericks Related players: Chloe Essam Jodie Gibson Tags: Chloe Essam Jodie Gibson Saracens Mavericks VNSL2020 Previous Story Commane to remain in Blue and Gold for 2020 Next Story Jo Harten returns to Loughborough Lightning for British Fast5 All-Stars More News 1 day ago wpforms Media Accreditation – Netball Super League Grand Final Reading: 3 mins 1 day ago video Round 10 Highlights: Manchester Thunder vs Severn Stars 1 day ago video Round 10 Highlights: Loughborough Lightning vs Saracens Mavericks 20th Apr 2024 News Round 10: Narrow victories for Storm and Lightning Reading: 4 mins 19th Apr 2024 News Where to Watch: Round 10 Reading: 6 mins More Google Ad – MPU – Right Column