Merle joined Long Eaton in the 2018/19 season and has been playing important matches since in goal for the team and squad.

Merle also like Leah is a dual sports player as she is a Para Ice Hockey Player at Sheffield Steelkings, as well as being involved with Derby in the Fustal team as well.

In her own time she is a Vehicle Technician with BMW which shows she is also very skilled with her hands like she is in the Long Eaton goal.