Ella Bayliss took charge of both sides in 2026 after more than 12 years with the club, with Jake Noonan as assistant coach and Riley Richardson as a specialist coach.
The club took a club-first approach to selection, with no fixed Championship and 23 and Under lists. Players were picked on form as the season went on. In Netball Victoria's season preview, Bayliss said the aim was to keep that flexibility and to recognise and reward athletes on their performance.
New faces
Eight players joined Blaze for 2026.
- Ella Roberton
- Zanna Punshon
- Annecy Lyon
- Jacinta McGinley
- Mackenzie O'Dwyer
- Alice O'Callaghan
- Annabel Sheppard
- Natalie McDonald
Netball Victoria's full season preview is on its website, vic.netball.com.au.
