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Alana grew up in Wellington, New Zealand, where rugby was a central part of her life. Moving to Melbourne in 2014, she continued to embrace the sport as her two sons now play for the junior rugby team at Eltham Rugby Club. Her husband, Ari, who is deeply involved in the rugby community, coaches the junior team and will also be the seniors assistant coach of 2025. Rugby has always been a family passion for Alana, a tradition rooted in her New Zealand upbringing. In addition to her love for rugby, Alana enjoys playing netball and water skiing, and she actively volunteers in other community sporting clubs. Alana expresses her excitement about beginning her new shared role as junior coordinator at Eltham Rugby Club for 2025.