Victorian Netball League

2026 23 and Under premiers

Our 23 and Under side beat Geelong Cougars 63 to 47 in the grand final at the State Netball Centre, the club's third premiership.

A North East Blaze wing attack looks for a pass during a Victorian Netball League match.

The 2026 season

Every result

Championship

4th

Of 12 on the ladder. 11 won, 5 lost, 2 drawn.

Lost to Bendigo Strikers 48 to 49 in finals week 1.

23 and Under

Premiers

3rd of 12 on the ladder. 14 won, 4 lost.

Beat Geelong Cougars 63 to 47 in the grand final.

The 2027 fixture will appear here as soon as the league releases it.

  • 202623 and Under premiers
  • 2019Division One premiers
  • 2017Championship premiers

The 2026 squads

Meet the teams

Championship

  • Georgia Moody
  • Kaitlyn Black
  • Tayissa Coppinger
  • Maddi Wallmeyer
  • Georgia Bowkett
  • Ella Roberton
  • Ella Tennant
  • Madeline George
  • Tara Watson
  • Taiysha Wallis
  • Zanna Punshon
  • Mackenzie Oracz
  • Maddy Kirk
  • Sarah Hogan
  • Sam Coppinger

23 and Under

  • Olivia Cawthray
  • Annecy Lyon
  • Eliza Molino
  • Jacinta McGinley
  • Mackenzie O'Dwyer
  • Ava Upton
  • Alice O'Callaghan
  • Annabel Sheppard
  • Ayva Tanfara
  • Teaghan Coen
  • Annie Harvey
  • Claudia Semos
  • Natalie McDonald
  • Genesis Foster-Jonassen
  • Abby Akers

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