If you thought losing the most accurate shooter in the ANZ Premiership might hinder Central Pulse's title defence - think again
The side has unleashed another teenage tale, one who's been pivotal during their back-to-back victories.
Amelia Walmsley has been working hard, and it's paying off.
The 19-year-old goal shoot from Auckland who - after just two starts for the Pulse - has announced herself as a future star.
But despite her fast start to 2023, this isn't an overnight success story.
Walmsley played less than 20 minutes for the Pulse last year, but spent much of the season in the National League.
So when she was given the nod by coach Yvette McCausland-Durie to step up in round one against the Magic, Walmsley had only one thing on her mind
"I knew that I had to prove myself, and kind of own the position and just dominate," Walmsley told Newshub.
And dominate she did. Dazzling with 36 goals from 39 attempts.
She followed that showing with 42 goals against the Southern Steel last Saturday.
Her coach likes what she sees.
"Ninety-one to ninety-three percent is an outstanding shooting percentage under that pressure she has been in," said McCausland-Durie.
"She's just really composed."
Walmsley has sporting pedigree.
Her father is former Blackcaps fast bowler Kerry Walmsley - who played three tests for New Zealand in the 1990s
"He's really supportive, and he's always offering great advice when I want it or not," she said.
"But no, there's a great balance between what I need, and what I don't."
Walmsley knows only playing consistently well, week in week out will be, good enough if she's to harbour any ambition of higher honours.
"When that happens, that happens. I'm not going to put too much pressure on myself, but that's definitely a big goal."
It seems the sky's the limit for the Pulse's newest sharp shooter.
