In the 1960 team, some players were selected and others were nominated (essentially as a back-up), so it was a rare occurrence when resourceful Wellington wing defence Marion Law made the 1960 Silver Ferns team as a nominated player.

The selection proved well-merited with Law being a fine exponent of the classic wing defence role, possessing the ability to contain with tight defensive marking while also using her great tactical awareness and timing to snatch intercepts at crucial moments.

An all-rounder, Law could also cover centre and wing attack.

Married to a diplomat, Law’s career was interrupted by her husband’s overseas postings.

Solid, dependable and renowned for her ability to stick to opponents on the Netball court, Law was a fine all-round sportswoman, also being Wellington’s No 1 ranked tennis player in the early 60s.