Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) is Australia’s professional netball competition and is widely regarded as one of the most competitive and toughest domestic leagues in world netball. Featuring eight teams that blend elite international stars with Australia’s best domestic talent, the league delivers fast, physical and highly skilled netball.
2025 Recap: A Season of Records, Stars & All-Time Performances
The 2025 SSN season was a showcase of elite performances and record streaks. West Coast Fever dominated the regular season, earning minor premiership honours with an outstanding record of 13 consecutive wins.
Embed from Getty ImagesThe Fever’s star shooter, Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard, who despite missing the opening rounds, was an offensive force, consistently among the league’s top scorers, with an extraordinary 841 goals at 97% accuracy.
Despite the Fever’s regular-season dominance, Dan Ryan’s side’s dominance was halted in the Grand Final, where the Melbourne Vixens claimed the 2025 title with a nail-biting 59–58 victory in front of a record crowd of 15,013, marking the largest attendance for an SSN Grand Final. In the final, Vixens stars, including Kiera Austin (Grand Final MVP) and Jo Western, delivered standout performances across the court as they bounced back from a Grand Final defeat from the season prior.
Embed from Getty ImagesOverall, the 2025 SSN season was record-breaking, with a total regular season (rounds 1 to 14) attendance of 386,455, marking the biggest Suncorp Super Netball season in history. The increased attendance also cemented the league’s status as the most attended in Australian women’s sport for the second year in a row.
Embed from Getty ImagesTeam-by-Team Outlook Heading into 2026
Here’s how each SSN team shapes up for the 2026 season, based on the latest confirmed squad lists at the time of publishing.
Adelaide Thunderbirds
2026 Squad: Sophie Casey, Lauren Frew, Matilda Garrett, Kayla Graham, Kate Heffernan, Georgie Horjus, Shamera Sterling-Humphrey, Elmeré van der Berg, Tayla Williams, Latanya Wilson
11th Player: Lucy Voyvodic
Training Partners: Jemma Kelly, Jazmin McKay, Tabitha Packer, Charlotte Walker, Molly Watson
Coach: Tania Obst
The Thunderbirds enter 2026 with a refreshed list following the retirement of Hannah Petty and Romelda Aiken-George leaving the club. They’ve added international talent like Elmeré van der Berg and Kate Heffernan, while key defenders such as Shamera Sterling-Humphrey and Latanya Wilson remain central to their impressive defensive identity.
GIANTS Netball
2026 Squad: Casey Adamson, Lucy Austin, Sophie Dwyer, Matisse Letherbarrow, Erin O’Brien, Matilda McDonell (temporary replacement player for Ward), Amy Sligar, Whitney Souness, Jodi-Ann Ward (injured), Jane Watson, Hope White,
Training Partners: Audrey Little, Monica ‘Otai, Skye Thompson
Coach: Nerida Stewart
Assistant Coach: Jen Wright
GIANTS have bolstered their ranks with acquisitions including Lucy Austin, Whitney Souness, Jane Watson, and Casey Adamson. These signings add experience and balance across attack and defence as the club rebuilds.
Melbourne Mavericks
2026 Squad: Reilley Batcheldor, Kim Brown, Maddie Hay (replacement player), Tara Hinchliffe, Jessie Grenvold, Shimona Jok, Molly Jovic, Uneeq Palavi, Amy Parmenter, Jamie-Lee Price
Training Partners: Charli Hoey, Charlotte Sexton
Coach: Gerard Murphy
Assistant Coach: Nicole Richardson
The Mavericks have recruited several new faces, including Reilley Batcheldor, Jamie-Lee Price, Tara Hinchliffe, and Uneeq Palavi, while retaining emerging talent like Jessie Grenvold. The club will aim for greater consistency after a mixed 2025 performance.
Melbourne Vixens
2026 Squad: Kiera Austin, Kate Eddy, Rudi Ellis, Sophie Garbin, Lily Graham, Emily Mannix, Kate Moloney, Hannah Mundy, Zara Walters, Jo Weston
Training Partners: Zali Anderson, Maggie Caris, Mia Lavis, Ally O’Connor, Tara Watson
Coach: Di Honey
Assistant Coach: Kate Upton
The reigning premiers remain a powerhouse with an almost unchanged championship-winning squad, offering a blend of scoring firepower and defensive stability. The only change to their Grand Final winning side is Emily Mannix returning after a season off after maternity leave.
NSW Swifts
2026 Squad: Gina Crampton (temporary replacement for Hadley), Tayla Fraser, Helen Housby, Sarah Klau, Sharni Lambden, Grace Nweke, Teigan O’Shannassy, Maddy Proud, Maddy Turner, Grace Whyte
Training Partners: Nicola Barge, Courtney Castle, Jess Conlan, Freddie Schneiderman,
Coach: Briony Akle
Assistant Coach: Dylan Nexhip
Swifts have retained continuity alongside key additions, including Tayla Fraser, Grace Whyte, and international star Gina Crampton (as maternity cover). With a strong midcourt and shooting combination, they’ll look to re-establish themselves in finals contention with a bolstered midcourt with Maddy Proud returning.
Queensland Firebirds
2026 Squad: Imogen Allison, Ruby Bakewell-Doran, Mary Cholhok, Lara Dunkley, Macy Gardner, Maddy Gordon, Kelly Jackson, Emily Moore, Te Paea Selby-Rickit, Isabelle Shearer
Training Partners: Sasha Flegler, Jessie Laga’ia, Lillyana Rennie, Elsa Sif Sandholt,
Coach: Kiri Wills
Assistant Coach: Paula Stuart
The Firebirds have added Kiwi internationals Maddy Gordon, Kelly Jackson, and Te Paea Selby-Rickit, strengthening their attacking and transition play. With emerging talents like Macy Gardner and international experience with Mary Cholhok and Imogen Alison, they’ll target improvement across the season.
Sunshine Coast Lightning
2026 Squad: Ava Black, Courtney Bruce, Karin Burger, Mahalia Cassidy, Ash Ervin, Cara Koenen, Leesa Mi Mi, Gabby Sinclair, Donnell Wallam, Liz Watson
Training Partners: Baylee Boyd, Jada Delaney, Tippah Dwan, Maddie Hinchliffe
Coach: Belinda Reynolds
Lightning have recruited impressive players including Donnell Wallam, Karin Burger, and Gabby Sinclair, after the retirement of Steph Fretwell Lightning will be focusing on translating individual strengths into regular wins will be key for their campaign.
West Coast Fever
2026 Squad: Jess Anstiss, Ruth Aryang, Sunday Aryang, Caitlyn Brown (temporary injury replacement), Jordan Cransberg, Zoe Cransberg (permanent injury replacement), Kadie-Ann Dehaney, Romelda Aiken-George, Sasha Glasgow, Alice Teague-Neeld, Olivia Wilkinson, Fran Williams
Training Partners: Sloan Burton, Scarlet Jauncey, Jasmah Haywood
Coach: Dan Ryan
Assistant Coach: Sharni Layton
The Fever remain title contenders with elite scorers and creators such as Alice Teague-Neeld whilst adding Romelda Aiken-George as maternity cover for Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard. Additions like Sasha Glasgow and Zoe Cransberg strengthen their versatility.
The 2026 Suncorp Super Netball season is shaping up to be fiercely competitive, with multiple teams boasting their rosters with impactful new additions including cross club moves and international stars ready to test themselves against some of the world’s best.
With elite talent across all positions from circle shooters and midcourt maestros to relentless defenders, fans can expect a season filled with intense battles and unforgettable moments.
The season starts on the 14th April, with the opening game a Grand Final rematch between the Melbourne Vixens and the West Coast Fever. Round 14 concludes on the 14th June, with a New South Wales derby, before the Finals campaign begins. These matches will be expected in June before the Glasgow Commonwealth Games in July.
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