A two-time World Champion, known for her versatility on court, Annette Simper (née Foley) is generally regarded as one of the finest defensive players ever produced in Western Australia. Comfortable in just about any position on court, it was her extraordinary defensive efforts that lead to her selection in WA State Open team in 1959 at the age of just 15, going on to represent the state until 1974. Simper won All-Australian selection in seven of those years, but international opportunities were few and far between at that time. When the World Netball Championships were introduced in 1963, she took the opportunity with both hands, representing Australia at the triumphant inaugural tournament, where Australia beat New Zealand in the final by a goal, 37–36. After withdrawing from the 1967 world championships due to the impending birth of her first child, Simper would again wear the green and gold at the victorious 1971 World Netball Championships, this time playing in the mid-court. Not just a skilful player, Simper was awarded an AA Umpires badge in 1969 and coached the Australian 21/U team in 1984.