The 18-year-old is the granddaughter of Ovens and Murray netball trailblazer Toni Wilson, while her mum Michelle is a two-time Rovers premiership captain, coached by Toni on both occasions.

Her dad Mick, the Murray Bushrangers' talent manager, is also a four-time premiership Rover, along with her uncles Joe and Andrew.

With such strong sport genes, it should come as no surprise that Kelsie is one of five nominees for this year's Rising Star Award.

The youngster has already received a taste of Ovens and Murray netball success after co-captaining the Rovers' under-16s to a flag in 2019, also claiming the league's Susan Hines award in the same year.

"It was very exciting," she said.

Wilson is now coming off the back of her first senior netball season in A-grade.

She admitted the higher level of competition took some adjustment.

"Especially because we had the gap in between with Covid, it was a big jump," she said.

"It's much faster and more competitive."

Wilson is already showing her versatility on the court, playing GD, GK and GA.

"When I was playing under-16s I played goal attack, but this year in A-grade I started in defence and then moved down to shooter," she said.

"Sometimes swapping into shooter you have a lot of pressure on you.

"I don't mind the change though, I love both ends."

Wilson has been a part of the North East Talent Academy, which she credits for helping get her ready for senior netball.

"I played two years under Fiona Boyer, she's a really good coach," she said.

She was also named in the state title academy as a bottom and top ager before Covid forced its cancellation.

Wilson has also competed in athletics, training for the 100m, 200m and hurdles.

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She admits her experience on the track now comes into play on the netball court.

"All of that sprint training has definitely helped," she said.

"I still do some training, but I don't compete anymore."

It's been a challenging two years for the Year 12 student, who is almost at the end of her high school days.

While she's still working out what will come next, she's interested in health science.

"We had last year online for year 11, and this year we haven't had that same isolation, but it's been stop-start which I think has been even more challenging," she said.

Wilson's brother Darcy and sister Brylee also play in Hawks colours.

With the Wilsons and Rovers going hand-in-hand, Kelsie admits it's always been a family affair.

"We're all very involved," she said.

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