With her playing future sorted, Tahlia Wilson has turned her focus to achieving her next goal for the Sydney Thunder.
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Defending their Women's Big Bash League title.
The Albion Park wicketkeeper has signed with the club for a further two seasons, Wilson confident they can build on last year's tournament victory.
"I'm really looking forward to being onboard again for the next two seasons," Wilson said.
"Especially with all the young talent coming through and a few experienced heads in there as well."
Playing in her second season with the Thunder, Wilson emerged as a breakout star throughout the WBBL.
Finally the 21-year-old had the chance to wear the gloves on a full-time basis, having waited behind Alyssa Healy during one season at the Sixers and then New Zealand veteran Rachel Priest in her first year at the Thunder.
It's a task Wilson revelled in, finishing the tournament with three catches and four stumpings.
With her first season as a wicketkeeper in the books, the University of Wollongong student is determined to continue leading from behind the stumps.
"During that first season I was obviously seen more as a batter, and to be able to get that exposure out on the field was really good, but the second year for me was where I took some leaps and bounds," Wilson said.
"I think that really took my keeping to another level. Captain Rachael Haynes gave me some more responsibility (in terms of helping with field placements) and that really helped me develop my cricket knowledge behind the stumps."