Emerging Talent

The Emerging Talent Programs are designed to inspire, challenge and support athletes aged 16–19 who have demonstrated the potential to take the next step in performance netball. With a focus on the holistic needs of each athlete, the programs aim to maximise readiness for progression along the Netball NSW Pathway—on and off the court.

Current Emerging Talent opportunities include the Metro Emerging Team, Regional Emerging Team and First Nations Emerging Team, as well as performance sessions and workshops delivered throughout the year. Athletes may be identified through NSW State Trials, State Titles, or other Netball NSW competitions.

Participants in the program receive exposure to high-quality coaching across the technical, tactical, and physical components of the game. Athletes are expected to demonstrate a commitment to growth—developing their skills, fitness, and game knowledge—while embracing the behaviours and mindset needed to excel as emerging talent.

2025 Emerging Talent Teams

Abbey Giltrow, Illawarra District 
Alyssa Slee, Callaghan & District 
Ava Greig, Eastwood Ryde 
Charli Cummings, Charlestown 
Ella Tighe, Newcastle 
Emma Thompson, Dubbo 
Emma Tremble, Orange 
Eva Ahokava, Penrith District 
Lashae Mundine, Sutherland Shire 
Mia Harris, Wyong District 
Phoebe Hickson, Penrith District 

Head Coach: Renee Sini, Blacktown Netball Association 
Assistant Coach: Tori Trist, Hawkesbury City Netball Association 

Akur Malueth, Blacktown City 
Alyssa Atkinson, Baulkham Hills Shire 
Eliza Baker, Hills District 
Elle Pittas, Manly Warringah 
Ella Van Der Meer, Sutherland Shire 
Lexus Ogle, Sutherland Shire
Maggie Maree, Sutherland Shire 
Marli Mayne, Randwick 
Miki Vandenberg, Northern Suburbs 
Mila Hall, Randwick 
Millicent Morrison, Northern Suburbs
Sophie Perrett, Eastwood Ryde 
Head Coach: Jenny Barsby, Penrith District Netball Association 
Assistant Coach: Yvette Sheady, Hills District Netball Association 
Apprentice Coach: Jordan Bedingfield, Sutherland Shire Netball Association 

Ava Francisco, Dubbo 
Chloe Eyles, Charlestown 
Emma McCallum, Lakeside 
Eve Power, Newcastle 
Gemma Humphery, Illawarra District 
Isabella Christian, Illawarra District 
Jade Stringer, Lakeside 
Molly Brownell, Maitland 
Molly Stephen, Wagga Wagga 
Paiton Cook, Newcastle 
Skye Hutchison, Barellan & District 
Sophie Lockyer, Illawarra District 

Head Coach: Linda Macleod, Dubbo Netball Association 
Assistant Coach: Charli Wright, Armidale Netball Association 
Apprentice Coach: Alex McNeil, Illawarra Netball Association 

2024 Emerging Talent Teams

Alliera James (Tweed)
Brianna Mumbler (Bankstown City) 
Delika Boney (Tamworth) 
Ella Tighe (Newcastle) 
Jayda Grant (Wyong District) 
Jaylah Boney (Charlestown) 
Jemma Wooden (Gosford) 
Kaelani Goolagong (Wagga Wagga) 
Lily -Louise Walker (Charlestown) 
Mia Harris (Wyong District) 
Phoebe Hickson (Penrith) 
Sarah Graham (Newcastle) 

Head Coach - Colleen Mitchell (Ku-Ring-Gai)
Assistant Coach - Renee Sini (Blacktown City) 
Apprentice Coach - Adam Giles (Kiama) 

Amy Mckessar (Ku-Ring-Gai)
Caragh Finlay (Sutherland Shire) 
Duwa Itoya (Baulkham Hills Shire) 
Ella Dale (Eastwood Ryde) 
Evalina Carneiro (Sutherland Shire) 
Gabriella Arena (Sutherland Shire) 
Isabella Maher (Sutherland Shire) 
Kiri-kowhai Natalia Ned (Penrith) 
Leiria-Amoure Wharewaka-Vai (Liverpool City) 
Marley Dighton (Ku-Ring-Gai) 
Ruby Nero (Manly Warringah) 
Sophie Perrett (Eastwood Ryde) 
Winny Lual (Blacktown City) 

Head Coach - Sarah Bowen (Manly Warringah) 
Assistant Coach - Diana Benioni (Eastwood Ryde) 
Apprentice Coach - Kerrie Wallace (Baulkham Hills Shire) 

Aleena Carrion (Illawarra District) 
Ava Moller (Wagga Wagga) 
Ellora Greirson (Lakeside) 
Isla Waterhouse (Illawarra District) 
Jade Montgomery (Illawarra District) 
Jade Stringer (Lakeside) 
Keira Piggott (Gosford) 
Marley Aplin (Orange) 
Molly Brownell (Maitland) 
Sally Werfel (Illawarra District) 
Sienna Liva (Newcastle) 
Tyla Channells (Wyong District) 

Head Coach - Linda Mcleod (Dubbo) 
Assistant Coach - Nikkia Humphries (Wollgoolga)
Apprentice Coach - Gemma Silver (Illawarra District) 

2023 Emerging Talent Teams

Acacia Elers (Newcastle) 
Alirah Watton (Dubbo) 
Brianna Mumbler (Bankstown City) 
Charlotte Ryan (Randwick) 
Jayda Grant (Wyong District)
Jaylah Boney (Newcastle) 
Kaelani Goolagong (Wagga Wagga) 
Kirra Saunders (Sutherland Shire) 
Lily-Louise Walker (Dubbo) 
Maddison Ridgeway (Callaghan District) 
Mahlie Cashin (Wyong District) 
Sarah Graham (Newcastle) 

Head Coach - Kellyann Huggins (Maitlain) 
Assistant Coach - Renee Dunn (Sutherland Shire) 
Apprentice Coach - Nicole Deguara (Bankstown City) 

Alannah Hardman (Baulkham Hills Shire) 
Caragh Finaly (Sutherland Shire) 
Chantelle Whippy (Sutherland Shire) 
Gabriella Arena (Sutherland Shire) 
Georgia Rae (Manly Warringah) 
Harlym Jennings (Liverpool City) 
Isabella Maher (Sutherland Shire) 
Kyah Saint- Barry (Manly Warringah) 
Liesl Hopoate (Liverpool City) 
Matilda Fanning (Sutherland Shire) 
Monique Johnson (Sutherland Shire) 
Siulolo Richter (Liverpool City) 

Head Coach - Nardia Macdonald (Baulkham Hills Shire) 
Assistant Coach - Sarah Bowen (Manly Warringah) 
Apprentice Coach - Keira Nightingale (Baulkham Hills Shire) 

Ava Moller (Wagga Wagga) 
Charlotte Neal (Wyong Distrcit) 
Claire Pieren (Hastings Valley) 
Eliza English (Mudgee District) 
Ella Jessen (Wyong District) 
Emily McPherson (Wagga Wagga) 
Grace Walsh (Wyong District) 
Hallie Wolfenden (Bathurst) 
Marley Aplin (Orange) 
Paiton Cook (Newcastle) 
Sally Werfel (Illawarra District) 

Head Coach - Linda Macleod
Assistant Coach - Georgia Fuller (Barellen & District) 
Apprentice Coach - Nikkia Humphries (Coffs Harbour) 

2022 Emerging Talent Teams

Ayla Clark (Illawarra District) 
Charlee King (Griffith) 
Charlotte Ryan (Randwick) 
Hannah-Lee Williams (Bathurst) 
Jada Papa (Liverpool City) 
Janaia Donovan (Camden & District) 
Kaylah Upfield (Wagga Wagga) 
Kiana Donovan (Camden & District) 
Kiani Duckett (Randwick) 
Tamsyn Goolagong (Wagga Wagga)
Tyra Jarrett (Newcastle) 
Zachiah Riley (Dubbo) 

Head Coach - Georgia Cohen (Lismore & District) 
Assistant Coach - Rebecca Hoskins (Randwick) 

Abigail Smith (Northern Suburbs) 
Angelina Ballas (Baulkham Hills Shire) 
Ashley Vasquez (Camden & District) 
Charlie Hawkins (Randwick) 
Ellie Hart (Campbelltown District) 
Hinemoa Boylan (Campbelltown District) 
Katarina Sincek (Penrith District) 
Laura Ashwin (Baulkham Hills Shire) 
Nicola Gastelaars (St George District) 
Sara Kent (St George District) 
Tahlia Robertson (Sutherland Shire) 
Yasmeen Janschek (Randwick) 

Head Coach - Nardia Macdonald (Baulkham Hills Shire) 
Assistant Coach - Heather Smith 

Aela Streatfield (Charlestown) 
Allie Reid ( Gosford) 
Charlee Belcher (Newcastle) 
Holly Brooker (Bellingen) 
Isla Smith (Hastings Valley) 
Kalani Ellis (Casino) 
Maraea Paea (Wyong District) 
Marene Greyvenstein (Coffs Harbour) 
Mia Baggett (Bathurst) 
Mia Blackett (Coffs Harbour) 
Taylah Flack (Illawarra District) 

Head Coach - Sharyn Hill (Randwick) 
Assistant Coach - Amy Quirk 

2021 Emerging Talent Teams

Abbey Wijesekera (Liverpool City) 
Aimee Landrigan (Camden & District) 
Ashley Vasquez (Camden & District) 
Ella Johnson (Ku-ring-gai) 
Hinemoa Boylan (Campbelltown District) 
Katarina Sincek (Camden & District) 
Laura Ashwin (Baulkham Hills) 
Lucy Matthews (Northern Suburbs) 
Macy Atera (Eastwood Ryde) 
Maraea Moeke (St George) 
Monika 'Otai (St George) 
Olivia Inkster (Manly Warringah) 

Head Coach: Nardia McDonald (Baulkham Hills Shire)
Assistant Coach: Sarah Antico (Northern Suburbs) 

Ayla Clark (Illawara District) 
Brooke Rooney (Newcastle) 
Chloe Pattison (Charlestown) 
Ellie Mooney (Orange) 
Jemma Lucas (Newcastle) 
Kaylah Upfield (Wagga Wagga) 
Kate Love (Newcastle) 
Lilli Mooney (Bathurst) 
Maddi Mueller (Newcastle) 
Mia Blackett (Coffs Harbour) 
Sharnee Behr (Illawara District) 
Zoe Peden (Newcastle) 

Head Coach: Kirstie Fuller (Gunnedah) 
Assistant Coach: Nikkia Humphries (Coffs Harbour) 

Contact

For more information on NNSW Emerging Talent programs, please contact Mele Tiauli, Performance & Pathways Coordinator – MTiauli@netballnsw.com