Career
With the start of the Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Championship in 2008, she remained in Southland playing for the new Southern Steel franchise. Frew also made her debut for the Silver Ferns that year, against Australia. Frew was named vice-captain of the Southern Steel for the 2009 Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Championship season, under Adine Wilson.
She remained vice-captain in 2010 and was named with Liana Leota co-captain for the 2011 season.