Both teams were selected following an extensive and highly competitive squad program held from October to January. Throughout the selection period, athletes demonstrated outstanding commitment, work ethic and growth, making the final selection process both challenging and rewarding.
The athletes have been identified through Netball WA’s key pathway competitions and programs. This includes the Fuel to Go & Play Association Championships, State Cup, the Fever in Time Program, and Netball WA Development Academies operating throughout Western Australia.
Four regional athletes have been named in the teams, highlighting the continued growth of the regional pathways and the exciting talent emerging from regional WA.
17/U Head Coach Mel Rainey said the standard and depth of her squad is outstanding.
“The athletes showed strong professionalism, work ethic, and coachability throughout the selection process and this group is ready to challenge at the national level,” she said.
19/U Head Coach Josie Janz-Dawson is encouraged by the strong level of experience and leadership built throughout the pathway programs.
“These athletes have shown maturity, resilience, and a clear intent to perform, and we are confident they can push for podium success,” she said,
2026 19/U State Team
| First Name | Last Name | Association |
| Teagan | Begovic | Fremantle |
| Keely | Berry | Albany |
| Ava | Buselich | Wanneroo Districts |
| Kate | Cunningham | Kalamunda Districts |
| Christe-Lee | Griesel | Success |
| Charli | Hynes | Wanneroo Districts |
| Lily | Knight | Eaton |
| Grace | Millichamp | Leschenault |
| Mia | Repacholi | Leschenault |
| Emily | Rivers | Perth |
| * Ebony | Stewart | Mandurah |
| Olivia | Williams | Wanneroo Districts |
Due to injury, Halle Richard’s will be out for Nationals and Training Partner Olivia Williams has been elevated to the squad.
2026 19U STATE TEAM TRAINING PARTNERS
| First Name | Last Name | Association |
Lara | Bussell | Fremantle |
Brianna | Jones | Fremantle |
Bethan | Lockwood-Jones | Wanneroo Districts |
2026 17/U State Team
| First Name | Last Name | Association |
| Bianca | Brennan | Geraldton |
| Tara | Diersen | Wanneroo Districts |
| Aila | Flood-Kiddie | Wanneroo Districts |
| Sienna | Gortat | Fremantle |
| Amelie | Markovic | Kalamunda Districts |
| Sapphire | McLeod | Wanneroo Districts |
| * Skyla | Payne | Wanneroo Districts |
| Imogen | Richardson | Wanneroo Districts |
| * Mieke | Strydom | Mandurah |
| Zoe | Trezise | Fremantle |
| Loyola | Vaauli | Fremantle |
| Maisie | Wilders | Wanneroo Districts |
2026 17U STATE TEAM TRAINING PARTNERS
| First Name | Last Name | Association |
Eseose | Itotoh | Fremantle |
Abbie | Martin | Fremantle |
Ryleigh | Richardson | Wanneroo Districts |
Lilly | Sawers | Eastern Hills |
*subject to fitness
Netball WA would like to thank everyone who participated in the selection process.
