Suncorp Super Netball clubs only have a few more days to finalise their contracted 10 athletes for next year, so with the deadline fast approaching we take a look at the positions left to be filled.
Here’s a deep dive into the trade news from week two.
WEST COAST FEVER
The 2022 Suncorp Super Netball premiers secured arguably the biggest move of the week signing Queensland Firebirds defender Kim Jenner.
Kim Jenner is heading West for 2023. Jenner played 66 Suncorp Super Netball matches with the Firebirds and tallied up 79 intercepts during her time there.
The other news from the West was the re-signing of WA native Emma Cosh.
Here's who will take to the court for West Coast Fever in 2023 as the premiers aim to go back-to-back.
Jhaniele Fowler - GS
Sasha Glasgow – GA
Emma Cosh – GA/WA
Alice Teague-Neeld - WA/GA
Verity Simmons - C/WA
Jess Anstiss - WD/C
Sunday Aryang – GD/WD
Courtney Bruce - GK/GD
Rudi Ellis - GK/GD
Kim Jenner - GK/GD
COLLINGWOOD MAGPIES
The final pieces of the puzzle fell into place for the Collingwood Magpies with the team re-signing defender Jacqui Newton and contracting Maddie Hinchliffe from the Sunshine Coast Lightning.
Maddie played every match for the Lightning this season after injury ruled her out for most of 2021, while it was Jacqui’s third year with the Pies.
Here’s how the Pies will line up in 2023.
Shimona Nelson - GS/GA
Sophie Garbin - GS/GA
Nyah Allen - GA/GS
Kelsey Browne - WA/C
Molly Jovic - C/WA
Maddie Hinchliffe – C/WD
Ash Brazill - WD/C
Jodi-Ann Ward - GD/WD
Jacqui Newton – GD/GK
Geva Mentor - GK/GD
MELBOURNE VIXENS
The Melbourne Vixens filled their only available position for 2023 by announcing the return of fan favourite Olivia Lewis.
Lewis joined the Vixens in 2022 and made her mark featuring in 10 matches for the Victorian side.
Olivia Lewis is sticking around at the Melbourne Vixens after signing for another season. The Vixens are one of only two sides to remain unchanged for 2023 as they look to go one better.
Here’s the Vixens line-up.
Mwai Kumwenda - GS/GA
Kiera Austin - GA/GS/WA
Rahni Samason - GS/GA
Liz Watson - WA/C
Kate Moloney - C/WD
Hannah Mundy - WA/C
Kate Eddy - WD/GD
Jo Weston - GD/WD
Emily Mannix - GK/GD
Olivia Lewis - GK/GD
ADELAIDE THUNDERBIRDS
The Adelaide Thunderbirds locked in their squad for 2023 elevating Lucy Austin and re-signing Tippah Dwan and Tayla Williams.
Midcourter Tayla Williams is one of three players the Thunderbirds secured for 2023 over the past week. Here’s how they’ll take to the court in 2023.
Eleanor Cardwell - GS/GA
Lucy Austin – GS/GA
Tippah Dwan – GS/GA
Georgie Horjus - GA/WA
Hannah Petty - C/WA
Tayla Williams – C/WA
Maisie Nankivell - WD/C/WA
Latanya Wilson - GD/GK
Matilda Garrett - GD/GK
Shamera Sterling – GK
QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS
The Queensland Firebirds have kept everyone on their toes this signing period.
They’re the club to watch for signing news heading into the last week of the free agency period.
Their biggest announcement of the week was signing Rebecca Bulley as coach to replace the outgoing Megan Anderson.
In terms of on the court, the Firebirds elevated training partner Macy Gardner on Monday evening leaving two positions to fill in their side for 2023.
Here’s where the Firebirds currently stand.
Donnell Wallam - GS
Mia Stower - GA/GS
Gretel Bueta - GA/GS
Lara Dunkley - WA/C
Kim Ravaillion - C/WD
Macy Gardner – C/WA
Gabi Simpson - WD
Ruby Bakewell-Doran - GD
SUNSHINE COAST LIGHTNING
The Sunshine Coast Lightning announced the departure of midcourter Maddie Hinchliffe last week and then re-signed Annie Miller completing their line-up for 2023.
Here's a look at their roster for next season.
Cara Koenen - GS/GA
Reilley Batcheldor - GA/GS
Steph Wood - GA/GS/WA
Laura Scherian - WA/C
Annie Miller - WA/C
Mahalia Cassidy - WD/C
Karla Pretorius - GD/WD
Kate Walsh - GD/GK
Tara Hinchliffe - GK/GD
Kadie-Ann Dehaney - GK
GIANTS NETBALL
The GIANTS team made no changes with all players contracted prior to the free agency period.
GIANTS Netball re-signed all of their athletes prior to the free agency period. Here's the team, in case you need a reminder.
Jo Harten - GS/GA
Sophie Dwyer - GA/GS
Matisse Letherbarrow - GA/GS
Maddie Hay - WA/C/WD
Jamie-Lee Price - C/WD
Amy Parmenter - WD/C
Amy Sligar - WD/C
Lauren Moore - GK/GD/WD
April Brandley - GD/GK
Matilda McDonnell - GK/GD
NSW SWIFTS
The NSW Swifts were fast to act in the free agency period, completing all of their moves last week.
Here’s a what the side looks like for next season.
Sam Wallace - GS
Sophie Fawns - GS/GA
Helen Housby - GA/GS
Paige Hadley - C/WA/WD
Maddy Proud - C/WA
Tayla Fraser - WD/C
Allie Smith - WD/GD
Teigan O’Shannassy - GK/GD
Maddy Turner - GD/WD
Sarah Klau - GK/GD
There’s only two positions left for a contracted 10 position in Suncorp Super Netball for 2023 and they’re both with the Firebirds.
Who do you think will fill them?
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