The Captain and Vice-Captains who will lead the team representing Tasmania at the 2025 School Sports Australia (SSA) Championships have been selected. Captain, Grace Kinder and Vice-Captains Ruby Duggan and Molly Wilcox will lead their teammates in the 15&U State team with experience and enthusiasm.
2025 will be Kinder’s first experience as part of the 15&U State Team. Her dedication and maturity have seen her become and crucial part of the team throughout their preparations for the Championships.
“It’s an honour to be selected to represent Tasmania on the national stage. We’ve got a strong and talented team who have been working hard together in preparation for this tournament, and we’re ready for the challenge ahead. I can’t wait to step onto the court and give it everything we’ve got to make Tasmania proud.” - Grace Kinder
Kinder has been involved in Netball Tasmania’s Futures program in 2025 and has represented her home association, Kingborough Netball Association, at various carnivals across the state.
Bringing experience to the leadership team, both Wilcox and Duggan represented Tasmania in the state at the School Sport Australia (SSA) Championships in 2024. Both are honoured to have been named as Vice-Captains of the 2025 team.
“I’m absolutely thrilled to be representing Tasmania this year and going up against some of the most talented players from each state and territory. We have an incredible team of athletes, and I hope we’ll do everyone proud over at the Championships.” – Ruby Duggan
"I’m really excited to be vice-captain with Ruby and Grace as captain. I can’t wait to go away with this group of girls and coaching staff representing Tassie in the U15 State Team”. – Molly Wilcox
The 15&U State Team will head to Queensland to compete from the 26th of July to the 1st of August, alongside teams from all the Australian states and territories.
