TNL 2025 live stream: South East Suns set to open campaign in Round 2 against Devon

While they may have won just one game last season, a number of factors have the South East Suns looking to raise their game this TNL campaign. Watch them LIVE on Sunday against Devon.

With a core group of players returning for the first time – and a round one bye giving them a chance to scope out the rest of the competition – South East Suns coach Andrew Jackson is hoping his side can produce its best TNL season to date in 2025.

Joining the competition two years ago, the Suns have somewhat battled in their early infancy, securing just three wins in their history.

But after retaining seven players from last year and adding a few exciting prospects to their squad, a much improved season could be on the cards in year three.

That could begin with a first-up win against Devon on Sunday with the round 2 clash to be streamed LIVE on KommunityTV from 11.30am.

After leading the Suns through their first two seasons of state league netball, Jackson will once again be at the helm and is confident a strong pre-season can be the backbone of an improved season.

“We should advance from where we were last year, but the goal is to continue to be competitive and be even more competitive,” Jackson said.

“This is the first year we’ve had a core group return. Last year we only had (captain) Alanna Cooper and Maddi Hay return, but I think we’ve got seven players back from last year.

“That continuity is really helpful and then we’ve brought in a couple of new players who have really added to the buy-in from the whole group.

“I think that’s probably one of their better attributes, that they’re all very connected.”

Connection will be an important piece for every side this season, with TNL officials introducing an extended 21-round home and away fixture following calls for more games from coaches right across the competition.

South East Suns Coach Andrew Jackson will lead the Opens side for a third season. Picture: Linda Higginson

And while the Suns will have to wait an extra day to kick-off their campaign, Jackson said it would allow the coaching staff to get eyes on Devon in their round one clash against Karana on Saturday.

“I’ll go and have a look at them all on Saturday and see how they are doing,” he said.

“It’s an advantage obviously to see what they’re doing but it’s also an advantage that they get a hitout before they play us.”

One advantage Devon won’t have over the Suns is knowing much about new recruit Emilia Kerr.

The defender has joined the Suns after time spent in both South Australia and England with Jackson excited about what she can add in a season where continued improvement is the main goal.

“She’d only come over about two or three weeks ago and she sort of fitted in seamlessly and into the group,” Jackson said.

“I think she can add a lot to this group. We were competitive last year but at times we had a couple of bad games. So, we need to build on that and continue to be more competitive for longer periods.”

Originally published as TNL 2025 live stream: South East Suns set to open campaign in Round 2 against Devon