Australia's 17/U and 19/U national squads have been selected following the recent National Netball Championships.
Representing a key step in the national talent pathway, the squads showcase the next generation of elite netball talent from across the country, paving the way for future national and international success.
The selections were informed by athlete performances at the recent National Netball Championships in Melbourne, where powerhouses South Australia and New South Wales claimed the 17/U and 19/U titles respectively – each delivering a remarkable back-to-backto-back achievement.
Netball Australia’s 2026 selection panel included Head of Pathway Selections Michelle Wilkins, Pathway Head Coach Anita Keelan AM, and Kristy Keppich-Birrell. The selectors were further supported by two panellists for each age group.
“The standard across this year’s Championships was exceptional, and these athletes have shown they have the potential to succeed at the highest level,” said Wilkins.
“This group represents the strength and depth of emerging talent in Australian netball right now, and we’re looking forward to supporting their development as they take the next steps in their high performance journey.”
The squads feature a mix of returning and new names, headlined by Queensland defender Ruby Stanford (17/U) and South Australian defender Jazmin McKay (19/U) whose standout performances at the Championships saw them awarded this year’s tournament Most Valuable Player awards.
Three of the selected athletes are currently linked to Suncorp Super Netball clubs, including GIANTS Netball’s eleventh player Skye Thompson and training partner Eva Carneiro, and Adelaide Thunderbirds training partner Jazmin McKay.
In July, the squads will enter national development camps designed to foster athlete growth. The camps will include specialist and skills-based court sessions, fitness testing and match play, alongside education opportunities in high performance behaviours and cultural literacy.
2026 Australian 17/Under Squad
Bianca Brennan – Western Australia
Amber Brown – Tasmania
Matilda Canning – Queensland
Evalina Carneiro – New South Wales
Isabella Christian – New South Wales
Xanthia Crookes – New South Wales
Hanna Eastick – Northern Territory
Elise Flood – South Australia
Leni Geister – South Australia
Sienna Gortat – Western Australia
Rhiaana Harrison – Queensland
Abbey Hogg – Victoria
Rebecca Howarth – Australian Capital Territory
Jessica Hugo – New South Wales
Mischa Human – South Australia
Ruby Kaye – Tasmania
Sophie Lockyer – New South Wales
Indiah Madden – Victoria
Akur Malueth – New South Wales
Amelie Markovic – Western Australia
Ava Mackenzie – South Australia
Tayla McCarthy – South Australia
Cleo McLachlan – Victoria
Ruby Nero – New South Wales
Indi O’Connor – Victoria
Skyla Payne – Western Australia
Isla Pfeiffer – Australian Capital Territory
Francesca Portelli – Victoria
Hayley Robertson – Northern Territory
Sarah Rogic – Australian Capital Territory
Ruby Stanford – Queensland
Ashleigh Stariha – Queensland
Piper Stephens – Victoria
Zoe Trezise – Western Australia
Loyola Vaauli – Western Australia
Zara Zrinscak – South Australia
2026 Australian 19/Under Squad
Mia Aitken – Victoria
Leah Anderson-Morris – South Australia
Marley Aplin – New South Wales
Sahara Ball – Victoria
Simone Botha – Queensland
Rio Burns – Queensland
Ava Buselich – Western Australia
Samaya Cook – Queensland
Matilda Fanning – New South Wales
Anna Goad – South Australia
Charlotte Jonsen – Queensland
Lily Knight – Western Australia
Sophia Martinussen – New South Wales
Jazmin McKay – South Australia
Gemma Meadley – Victoria
Elouise Nordhausen – South Australia
Alice O'Callaghan – Victoria
Mackenzie O'Dwyer – Victoria
Paige O'Neill – New South Wales
Kelis Ogle – New South Wales
Chloe Peacock – South Australia
Matilda Percival – New South Wales
Sonnyanne Raggett – Northern Territory
Emily Rivers – Western Australia
Isabella Sherriff – Tasmania
Leila Simpson – Queensland
Skye Thompson – New South Wales
Charlize Traumanis – Victoria
Ashley Weller – Australian Capital Territory
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