The next crop of rising netball stars in the Hampden FNL have been identified for the 2026 Netball Talent Identification & Development Program.
A squad of 23 players have been selected to take part in the eight-week program, with all ten affiliates represented. The program will take place in March and October, with players undertaking two four week blocks of training.
The program led by Hampden FNL legend Stacey O’Sullivan aims to provide a pathway for players to develop their skills and achieve their full potential, with a view to advancing into talent pathway programs, both league and state.
The program will focus on space awareness, court systems and defence through specific, ball centered activities and modified games.
HFNL Head of Netball Dot Jenkins says this program is a great opportunity for the juniors’ players selected.
“We are excited about the cohort of players selected, and the opportunity to learn from one of the league’s great netball minds will benefit these young girls”.
HFNL Talent Identification & Development Program Squad
Camperdown – Edie Molan, Abigail Sinnott
Cobden – Grace Hester
Hamilton Kangaroos – Taya Sherlock, Tatum Bell, Pippa Richards
Koroit – Indi Cuomo, Greta Greene, Tessa Shanahan
North Warrnambool – Holly Woodward, Ruby Kenwright, Marlee Nevill, Vivienne Smedts, Summer Stone
Portland – Lexie Elford, Maggie Johnston
Port Fairy – Annika Fitzsimmons
South Warrnambool – Elky Veale, Hannah Ragg, Sibella Evans
Terang Mortlake – Tilly Harrison
Warrnambool – Georgie Lee, Layla Turner
