Cripps Waratah

19U Season Preview 

Cripps 19Us will be looking to go one better in 2026 after finishing the year strong as Runners Up in 2025.

This group have a great understanding and connection on and off the court and look to have balance across all areas of the court along with added depth with 7 returning players, 2 first year club players and 1 returning player after a year away.

In Defence Abbie Fooks, Alet Le Grange and Ruby Rigney all have speed, athleticism and determination to turnover plenty of ball in the back end.

In the midcourt Ivy Bresnehan, Ruby Kaye, Holly Richardson return along with Violet Bennett will look to build on their first year in TNL last year and will work hard both ways to create opportunities for the team.

In Goals Ruby Clark and Alice Bowering both provide strong targets in the circle and will be joined by Isla Thomas who offers beautiful timing and movement.

Youngster Mia Gilmour is the training partner, after a strong 2025 will be pushing for her opportunity to make her TNL debut in the midcourt.

The girls are committed and excited to see what they can achieve together this year and I'm sure will have fun along the way.

Cripps Opens Season Preview

The Cripps Opens Team have had a positive, energetic and productive pre-season and will head into the season ahead with confidence and a determined mind-set to improve on last year's result of 4th.

In defence Alex & Hannah Vinen return alongside Hannah Navickas. This trio work seamlessly together and will challenge all goalie combinations with their exceptional ability to read the play.

Ash Probert-Hill, Abbey Geappen, Olivia Read and Matilda Kaye will drive the mid-court area. They all offer something different and their strong ability to move the ball and create space and options will be key to our attacking game.

Matilda Franklin, Sophie Pidgeon, Jess Owen and Hollie Moore will provide a variety of exciting options in the shooting circle and bring strong finishing to goal.

This group have put in a lot of work to build their fitness base and connections on and off the court and we are looking forward to seeing what we can achieve as belief builds and season 2026 progresses.