Wimmera interleague netballers set for challenge
Wimmera Netball Association selectors have finalised blue-ribbon interleague squads.
Former Horsham Demons coach Pauline Butler will lead the senior side, boasting a versatile line-up including sharpshooters Kirby Knight from Minyip-murtoa and Emma Buwalda, Horsham Demons.
Back-to-back premiers Horsham Saints have no representative players in the open team, which will hit the ground running on May 18.
Butler will also put on the coaching hat for the association’s 15 and under interleague team, with Gayle Leith to take charge of the 17 and under squad, and Linley Arnold-wardle coaching 13 and under.
Last year’s premiership contenders Horsham Demons have led the way across the board, with 11 representatives in all age groups.
All of Wimmera Netball Association’s remaining eight clubs have at least one player in the four squads. Open: Olivia Jones, Horsham Demons; Kiana Marshman, Southern Mallee Giants; Emma Buwalda, Horsham Demons; Jessica Kelly, Warrack Eagles; Tamika Mentha, Horsham Demons; Kirby Knight, Minyup-murtoa; Victoria Taylor, Horsham Demons; Lauren Tink, Nhill Tigers; Georgia Hiscock, Horsham Demons. 17 and under: Abby Hallam, Horsham Saints; Dakota Cosson, Stawell Warriors; Danieka Clayton, Stawell Warriors; Delaney Mcloughlan, Ararat Rats; Delta Wardle, Dimboola Roos; Holly Ross, Horsham Saints; Molly Lakin, Horsham Demons; Molly Stewart, Warrack Eagles; Racquel Scott, Ararat Rats; Ruby James, Nhill Tigers. 15 and under: Imogen Worthy, Horsham Demons; Abby White, Southern Mallee Giants; Molly Orr, Stawell Warriors; Grace Manserra, Horsham Demons; Paige Glover, Dimboola Roos; Madi Taylor, Stawell Warriors; Mackenzie Bellinger, Southern Mallee Giants; Molly Fagan, Minyip-murtoa; Jenna Schneider, Nhill Tigers; Jemma Thomas, Horsham Demons. 13 and under: Charlie Henry, Horsham Saints; Elizabeth Heard, Horsham Demons; Kiara Davis, Ararat Rats; Makai Smith, Horsham Demons; Nicola Clyne, Warrack Eagles; Rori Marshman, Southern Mallee Giants; Sally Sellens, Dimboola Roos; Sophie Taylor, Horsham Saints; Tilli Menzel, Dimboola Roos; Tyela Scrimizzi, Horsham Saints.