The full guide to Netball SA Premier League ins and outs for every club 2022
The Premier League netball season is almost here. With a bunch of talent departing and entering the competition, here’s the guide to every move ahead of round one.
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Netball SA Premier League season is right around the corner, with a thrilling Friday night round one planned for April 29.
The league has seen an influx of talent in the offseason with some interesting moves made by the eight clubs vying for a title in 2022.
A slew of youngsters have entered the league from the state’s regional competitions, while some stars have changed colours.
Among the clubs undergoing significant changes is Matrics.
After losing last year’s grand final in the dying seconds to Contax, the 2021 runner-up has added the likes of Cameron Golding (Oakdale), Ayela Turner (Metro Jets) and Emily Sibley (Contax) to its list.
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However, Matrics also lost captain Laura Packard, who decided to call time on her career after 2021.
Coach Jacqui Illman said her team was eager to go for 2022 and would look to multiple players to step up and fill Packard’s shoes.
“It’s always exciting to bring new players into the group and we’re equally excited about keeping some young players together and it’s now about developing them into strong players and leaders,” Illman said.
“It’s been a really good preseason with less interruptions than we had previously due to Covid and we’re super eager to start the year.”
With each club adding exciting talent to their lists, the Premier League is set to be as competitive as ever this season.
Illman said she was looking forward to the challenge.
“The league is getting stronger each year and there are going to be a few clubs competing for those top spots,” she said.
“It’s also good to see country players continuing to join the league across the board – they’re switched on physically and they’re used to that open style of netball so it’s really a positive.”
With round one fast-approaching, we’ve listed every club’s ins and outs for season 2022:
CONTAX
In: Sophie Agostino (Oakdale), Zali Grosser (returning), Lacey Haines (Hatherleigh), Chrysta James (Metro Jets), Meaghan Lewis (River Murray), Ruby Tanner (returning), Chelsea Swann (returning), Layla Wigzell (Ironbank)
Out: Bethany Lane (South Adelaide), Emily Sibley (Matrics), Rebecca Taheny (Metro Jets), Waiata Jennings, Jasmin Poole, Amelia Schmidt, Abey Siviour, Caitlin Stanley
After winning the 2021 grand final, Contax has added more depth to its side, with the former Oakdale star Sophie Agostino headlining inclusions.
The talented attacker will be another weapon in the club’s strong arsenal up front.
Shooter Bethany Lane leaves, but the club should have options to fill that role.
GARVILLE
In: Jessica Axford (Central District), Georgia Capetanakis (returning), Abigail Caple (South Adelaide 2019), Tiarhn Carpenter (returning), Emily Casey, Abby Cenko (returning), Marissa Ebert, Brooke Irlam (Yorke Peninsula), Annelise Janssen (Millicent), Isabella Kolencik (returning), Annie Wheare (returning)
Out: Darcie Brown, Tyla Cook, Tia Dahlitz, Amelia Day, Alice Hickman, Rebecca Hyde (retired), Tierrah Miller, Laura Phair, Gia Van Zyl, Alicia Watt.
Star veteran Rebecca Hyde has left the club but multiple new faces have been brought into the squad.
Abigail Caple will return to Premier League netball this season, having left South Adelaide in 2019 after arriving from England.
MATRICS
In: Kartia Altamura (returning), Catherine Dalton (returning), Cameron Golding (Oakdale), Cate O’Brien (Matrics), Emily Sibley (Contax), Aayela Turner (Metro Jets)
Out: Ashley Biddell, Danae Gardner, Kimberley Hearnden, Ashleigh Horsnell, Olivia Kelly, Laura Packard (retired), Emma Sleath
Matrics youngster Cate O’Brien will be given an opportunity at Premier League level this season and joins the strong inclusions of Emily Sibley, Aayela Turner and Cameron Golding.
Golding adds a versatile skill set ahead of the ball for Matrics to pair with star Lucy Austin, and should help to fill the void left by departing captain Laura Packard.
METRO JETS
In: Mia Duryea (returning), Charlotte Flego (returning), Jasmyn Hewett, Lucy Hood (nee Affolter) (Contax 2013-19), Jemma Kelly (Crystal Brook), Molly Scott (nee Affolter) (Contax), Rebecca Taheny (Contax)
Out: Kimberley Batley, Mia Davies, Tessa Gaynor, Victoria Henderson, Chrysta James (Contax), Rachel Jeynes (South Adelaide), Tamara Killian, Aaleya Turner (Matrics)
2021 club best and fairest runner-up Tess Gaynor will be a big miss for the Jets but the club has managed to add experience in Lucy Hood (nee Affolter) and Molly Scott (nee Affolter).
Scott will add a veteran presence at the front for the club, having previously been a reliable attacking player for Contax.
NEWTON JAGUARS
In: Taylor-Lee Breen (True Blue Netball Club, Whyalla), Nicole Bruggemann, Nateisha Bruno, Ebony Butler, Zianna Chesterfield (Broken Hill), Chantel Costello (Modbury), Ashleigh Edwards (returning), Caitlin Hanson, Gretta Kennedy (Garville 2020), Sian Newton, Zoe O’Brien (Trinity College), Alex Scaife (Central District), Abby Taverner, Alyse Taylor (Metro Jets 2016-19), Sophie Thornton (Walkerville), Tahlia Treagus (Metro Jets)
Out: Merina Caputa, Robyn Coles, Amy Drumm, Ellee Eleftheriadis, Kayla Farley, Chelsea Holloway, Nicole Jabobs, Kelsie Ley, Tamzin Petzer, Ella Taverner, Amy Tschina, Alex Walker, Jordan Wanganeen, Elysha Willis, Taylah Willis, Adele Demasi (Oakdale)
Newton has seen a slight overhaul after the 2021 season, bringing in multiple players from the regions as well as some familiar Premier League faces.
Former Metro Jets defender Alyse Taylor will return to the league and should provide a sure head at the back for the Jaguars.
OAKDALE
In: Montana Athanasiou (Elizabeth), Grace Bradtke (returning), Adele Demasi (Newton Jaguars), Stephanie Flego, Taya Forbes, Zara Gidman, Jordis Gordon, Akaysha Hill, Jade Howes (South Adelaide), Kayla Howes (South Adelaide), Darcy Kavanagh, Poppy Scholz, Paris Sinclair (Tango), Paris Vince (Tango)
Out: Sophie Agostino (Contax), Laura Chigwidden, Cameron Golding (Matrics), Laura Ide, Georgia Kramm, Emma Lange, Rebecca Moyne, Lily Pfitzner, Katelyn Platten
Agostino and Golding mark two big losses for Oakdale heading into season 2022, but the club has managed to add across the board as it looks for improvement this year.
Jade and Kayla Howes arrive from South Adelaide, and Jaguars youngster Adele Demasi has also committed for the club and will add an exciting option on the wing.
Tango young gun and state team regular Paris Sinclair also joins.
SOUTH ADELAIDE
In: Bella Broadstock (returning), Emilie Crawford (returning), Lucy Dickson, Samantha Gooden (Adelaide Thunderbirds), Rachel Jeynes (Metro Jets), Bethany Lane (Contax), Maddie McDonald (returning), Ebony McHugh, Che Revill (Tango), Harriet Gray
Out: Georgina Bradley, Joanna Charles, Tenille Gray, Emily Close, Gemma Broadwood, Kayla Howes (Oakdale), Jade Howes (Oakdale), Tilly Nickolls
Samantha Gooden has signed with the Panthers and is set to be one of the biggest new names in the league having played for the Magpies in Suncorp Super Netball as well as the Melbourne Vixens and most recently the Thunderbirds.
Her ability as a strong GA or GS will put each Premier League defence on notice.
TANGO
In: Millicent Cordy, Nyadier Deng, Kiara Ebert (Central District), Jorgia Lloyde (returning), Amy O’Shaughnessy (Newton Jaguars 2020)
Out: Tahnee Curzon, Che Revill (South Adelaide), Gracie Ross, Maddison Thomson, Jade Sinclair, Paris Sinclair (Oakdale), Kelsey Williams
Promising WA/GA Che Revill departs Tango, leaving a void most likely to be filled by the youth at the club.
Central District youngster Kiara Ebert and the elevated Jorgia Lloyde could be the ones to provide a boost.
Lloyde will be one to keep an eye on after spending more time with the Thunderbirds academy in 2021.
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