However, if Wells chooses not to make herself available for Ferns selection, the Pulse will come under heavy criticism for adding to New Zealand's depth crisis in the shooting circle.
Concerns have already been raised over the number of import shooters playing for New Zealand franchises, with the Steel, Tactix and Magic all fielding overseas players in key shooting roles. With retired Fern Irene van Dyk set to return for the Pulse next season, it will be a poor look if they have yet another player blocking pathways for up-and-coming shooters.
Should Wells make herself available for national selection and prove herself genuinely committed to New Zealand, Netball NZ would welcome her inclusion in the programme given the country's lack of depth in the shooting end, but Ferns coach Waimarama Taumaunu will also be wary of looking to Australian-developed players to provide a short-term fix to New Zealand's depth crisis, particularly with the poor track record in integrating transplanted Aussies into the system.
New Zealand-born, Perth-raised defender Larrissa Willcox had a short-lived stint with the Ferns in 2009 and was never to be heard of again. Former NSW Swifts midcourter Courtney Tairi has been unable to establish her place in the national side since moving to New Zealand two years ago. Tairi played three tests for the Ferns last season but slipped down the midcourt ranks after a series of indifferent showings against Australia in the Constellation Cup.
It is yet to be seen if the recruitment of Wells will help bolster the Ferns' pool of shooters, but the 23-year-old is a handy addition to the Pulse line-up.
The Pulse have lost a large chunk of their attack end from last season with Camilla Lees, Paula Griffin (Mystics), Gemma Hazeldine (Tactix) and Donna Wilkins (retired) not returning in 2015. It is understood midcourter Katarina Cooper has also signed with another franchise.
After spending the bulk of her first few seasons on the bench for the Firebirds behind star Jamaican import Romelda Aiken and Australian international Natalie Medhurst, Wells received more court time this year following the defection of Medhurst to the West Coast Fever.
Pulse chief executive Carolyn Young believes the Queenslander will bring a new dimension to the team.
"Ameliaranne has represented Australia at age group level and is an experienced ANZ Championship player. She brings with her familiarity of the Australian approach to netball that will only add to the team's overall skill base next season," said Young.
