Tasmanian Netball League 2025 season guide, ins and outs, full squads

The off-season changes have been confirmed for every Tasmanian Netball League club ahead of the opening round this Saturday. See the full list of moves and the squads for every club here.

While it’s been a league largely dominated by the two northern powerhouses of Tasmanian netball, the 2025 TNL season has the potential to be one of the closest in competition history.

That’s due to a busy off-season across every club, with both major departures and exciting inclusions across the course of the off-season.

With a massive live streamed opening round set to kickstart the extended 21-round season this Saturday, KommunityTV has touched base with every club to get the low-down on their off-season changes, makeup of their squads and their goals heading into the new campaign.

CAVALIERS

The goal is clear to the Cavaliers in season 2025 – to go one step better. After going down to the Hawks in the grand final, last season’s runner-up have produced a squad that is formidable across all three areas of the court. Deanna Wadley’s return is one of the feel good stories, after missing all of last year with a serious knee injury.

In: Deanna Wadley, Sophie Brewer, Ella McArthur, Grace Ebbelaar

Out: Matilda Allen, Zoe Claridge, Keely Atkinson

Opens squad: Sophie Blackberry, Hayley McDougall, Sophie Brewer, Shelby Miller, Olivia Harman, Ella McArthur, Deanna Wadley, Grace Ebbelaar, Lily Case, Paige O’Neill, Shannae Heazlewood

Under-19s squad: Zoe Colgrave, Mia Green, Mollie Pulton, Amaya Summers, Ruby Jones, Macey Dwyer, Aya Cottam, Lucy McArthur, Ashtyn Thorn, Grace Foley, Hallie Schuuring

CRIPPS

There will be plenty of youthful exuberance in the Cripps squad this season with two-thirds of the team under 21 and none over 25. It’s a great opportunity to create an identity for the long-term after bowing out in the elimination final to Kingston last year.

Former U19s leaders Matilda Franklin and Abbey Geappen will make the jump to Opens this year for Cripps. Picture: Chris Kidd.

In: Abbey Geappen, Matilda Kaye, Matilda Franklin, Rubi Healy, Alannah Richards

Out: Josie Greenwood, Sophie Navickas, Jess Owen

Opens squad: Matilda Franklin, Alannah Richards, Sophie Pidegon, Bellah Parker, Abbey Geappen, Ash Probert-Hill, Olivia Read, Matilda Kaye, Hannah Vinen, Alex Vinen, Hannah Navickas, Rubi Healey

Under-19s squad: Ruby Clark, Alice Bowering, Annabelle Gatehouse, Chloe Richards, Holly Richardson, Ivy Bresnehan, Ruby Kaye, Paige Nowland, Lily Richards, Alet Le Grange, Abbie Fooks

DEVON

The club is excited by the additions to the squad who add plenty of experience and versatility. Returning players have a season of experience under their belt which will only hold them in good stead, while there is plenty of opportunity for someone to step up after the loss of Charlotte Walker to the Adelaide Premier League.

In: Jessie Eberhardt, Nicole Brown, Jorja Alexander, Kendall Jones, Zana Jodlowska

Out: Grace Close, Chelsea Hancock, Charlotte Walker

Opens squad: Tyrah Bacon, Jessie Eberhardt, Erin Quillerat, Nicole Brown, Bek Filleul, Jorja Alexander, Kendall Jones, Cara Watkins, Makenzie Andersen, Gemma Collyer, Zanna Jodlowska

Under-19s squad: Maddie Walker, Lily Padman, Shukuya Broomhall, Amarli Palmer, Harriet Close, Asha Mannie, Lottee Rolls, Zoey Darby, Milana Harnett, Jana Snell

HAWKS

This season marks a major changing of the guard for the reigning premier with four changes from the premiership side. Ash Mawer and Ellie Marshall are two huge losses but this powerhouse has a production line which means we’ll see plenty of exciting young talents come in and seize their chance.

The Hawks will be without young gun Ellie Marshall in 2025 after a move interstate. Picture: Minch Media

In: Emma Broadhurst, Grace Close, Molly Green

Out: Kendall Jones, Ash Mawer, Macy Goninon, Ellie Marshall

Opens squad: Emma Broadhust, Grace Close, Courtney Treloar, Lydia Coote, Hannah Carr, Molly Green, Steph Gunton, Lynette Childs, Tessa Coote, Dani Laugher

Under-19s squad: Zoe O’Connor, Emily O’Connor, Sophie Sherriff, Olivia Bender, Caitlin Reed, Gemma Hodgetts, Harriet Humphreys, Charlotte Conway, Heidi Curtis, Jenna Otley, Isabella Sherriff

KARANA

There is a strong sense of excitement around the Flames heading into the new season following a busy off-season. Their defence looks like a real strength of the side and if the mid-court group takes another step in development, Karana has every reason to have an improved season.

In: Emma Clark, Molly Dwyer, Alyssa Mustchin, Melita Bennett, Mackenzie Stone, Maddison Lamb

Out: Kate Tomkinson, Samantha McKinlay

Opens squad: Molly Dwyer, Alyssa Mustchin, Emma Clark, Jess Byers, Holly McConnon, Asha Ratcliffe, Melita Bennett, Mackenzie Banks, Chelsea Browning, McKenzie Stone, Maddison Lamb

Under-19s squad: Charli Fitzgerald, Erin Mullarvey, Ebony McGinniss, Lily Carpenter, Lily McConnon, Ava Loring, Caitlin Stevanovich, Matilda Lamb, Sienna Nowland, Melia Broomfield

KINGSTON

The Blues produced an impressive 2024 season, finishing in the top-three and making their first preliminary final in years. Three new faces will help to cover mid-court and defence in particular, while there is an opportunity for players to take on the responsibility with Ash Turner’s departure to South Australia.

Nicole Hunt will once again co-captain Kingston, alongside Emma Johns. Picture: Linda Higginson

In: Chloe Litherland, Emily Handley, Brielle Gordon

Out: Ash Turner, Millie McMahon, Courtney Walker, Hannah Brereton, Zanna Jodlowska

Opens squad: Lucy Bosker, Nicole Hunt, Jess Earney, Tess Cooper, Lucy Street, Chloe Litherland, Emily Handley, Emma Johns, Brielle Gordon

Under-19s squad: Daisy Bennett, Evie King, Violet Bennett, Bella Turner, Divinia Mills, Mackenzie Graves, Bessy Brereton, Sophie Overton, Lola Alexander, Holly Haas

SOUTH EAST SUNS

Preparing for their third season in the competition, the Suns are hoping to see some more development from their young stars as they look to move up the ladder.

In: Not provided

Out: Not provided

Opens squad: Ella Booth, Aimee Bean, Gemma Polley, Mackenzie Queen, Adelle Salter, Holly Thomas, Alanna Cooper, Maddi Hay, Emilia Kerr

Under-19s squad: Amity Jakubiszyn, Alyssa Mayne, Jess Weeding, Zoey Carr, Maddie Linnell, Milly Wiggins, Shakoda Oswin, Courtney Brown, Emily Cooper, Amber Brown, Frankie Tsakirakis

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