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New Series – net-working/rhwydweithio: Llinos Wyn Dobbins (Arfon Ladies)

Llinos (back row – centre in dark kit) with the all-conquering Arfon Ladies

Full name

Llinos Wyn Dobbins

Date of birth

31/3/1982

Team

Arfon Ladies

Position

GS/GA

Representative netball played

North West Wales Junior and County squads

Strengths to game

Long range shooting, passing and movement in the circle

Weaknesses to game

Defending!!

Most talented team-mate

I can’t choose!! All of the Arfon ladies players are extremely talented.

Best game played in

There have been so many games during the years, in particular against Menai Bridge, Pwllheli and the Penygroes teams. So far this season, we played brilliantly last week against Walis.

Best opponent faced

The league have so many talented defenders, but recently Tanisha Burgher from Arfon Celts was a tough opponent, a brilliant player!

Netball idols

Joanne Harten of England. Photo by Kerry Marshall/Getty Images

Jo Harten

Other sports you play

Nothing at the moment, but I was a track sprinter and competed for Wales from the age of 17 until I was 21.

Ambitions in netball

To continue playing as long as I can, and continue coaching my junior teams from Clwb Pel-Rwyd Brynrefail, hopefully progressing them as far as they can as players, future coaches and umpires.

Favourite hobbies/pastimes

Llinos in her favourite Man U shirt


Going to Old Trafford to watch Man Utd. Shopping, socialising and spending time with my family

Occupation

Head of Physical Education at Ysgol Brynrefail

Best country visited

Italy

How often do you use a gym

Not a lot!

Favourite season of the year

Winter and Summer

What car do you drive

Seat Leon FR

Favourite food

Chinese

Favourite drink

Malibu and diet coke!

Best musical artist/band

Singer Bruno Mars performs onstage during the 2016 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 20, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images

Bruno Mars and Beyonce

Plans for Christmas

Spending time with my family. Eat, Drink and be Merry!! 

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