Five Vixens dominate Diamonds selection

24-year-old midcourter Hannah Mundy has earnt selection again as she pushes for a national debut, while established Diamonds Kate Moloney and Kiera Austin, and book-end utilities in Jo Weston and Sophie Garbin have also been named.

Dynamic shooting duo Austin and Garbin have continued to impress with their connection in attack at domestic level this season, while Weston's versatility and work rate have seen her having an impact across all three defensive positions. Vixens captain Moloney's selection follows another season of consistent performances and strong leadership, while fellow midcourter Mundy took her game to a new level in the first half of this season prior to being sidelined by a foot injury after Round 10.

Victorian pathway athletes Matilda Garrett (Adelaide Thunderbirds), Alice Teague-Neeld (West Coast Fever) and Liz Watson (Sunshine Coast Lightning) have also been selected, reflecting the ongoing strength of the Netball Victoria pathway.

The squad features 18 of the country’s top athletes, along with four invitees, reflecting Netball Australia's ongoing commitment to growing squad depth. Invitees will join the squad at all training camps over the next 12 months in an opportunity to showcase their talents and capabilities in a national high performance environment.

“We’re really excited to bring this group together and continue building on court success over the next 12 months,” said Australian Diamonds head coach Stacey Marinkovich.

“This squad brings together world class experience and rising talent, with a focus on connection, preparation and collective growth. The leadership from our experienced players named will inspire a competitive high-performance environment that can both challenge and support our younger athletes, while our youth will bring a new perspective and skill set to the mix.”

The squad will come together for a five-day high performance camp at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra in early September. A second preparation camp will follow from 19 September, leading into the Diamonds’ South Africa Series and Constellation Cup in October.

Victoria will host the opening match of both series, when the Diamonds take on South Africa in Bendigo and the Silver Ferns at the Vixens' home court, Melbourne's John Cain Arena. Every match of both series will be broadcast live on Kayo Sports and Foxtel.

2025-26 AUSTRALIAN DIAMONDS SQUAD
Sunday Aryang (West Coast Fever/Western Australia)
Kiera Austin (Melbourne Vixens/New South Wales)
Courtney Bruce (Sunshine Coast Lightning/Western Australia)
Sophie Dwyer (GIANTS Netball/New South Wales)
Ashleigh Ervin (Sunshine Coast Lightning/Queensland)
Sophie Garbin (Melbourne Vixens/Western Australia)
Matilda Garrett (Adelaide Thunderbirds/Victoria)
Paige Hadley (NSW Swifts/New South Wales)
Georgie Horjus (Adelaide Thunderbirds/South Australia)
Sarah Klau (NSW Swifts/South Australia)
Cara Koenen (Sunshine Coast Lightning/Queensland)
Kate Moloney (Melbourne Vixens/Victoria)
Hannah Mundy (Melbourne Vixens/Victoria)
Amy Parmenter (Melbourne Mavericks/New South Wales)
Jamie-Lee Price (GIANTS Netball/New South Wales)
Alice Teague-Neeld (West Coast Fever/Victoria)
Liz Watson (Sunshine Coast Lightning/Victoria)
Joanna Weston (Melbourne Vixens/Victoria)

2025-26 INVITEES
Lucy Austin (Adelaide Thunderbirds/South Australia)
Teigan O’Shannassy (NSW Swifts/New South Wales)
Amy Sligar (GIANTS Netball/New South Wales)
Donnell Wallam (Northern Mystics/Western Australia)

2025 South Africa Series

• Game 1: Saturday 4 October – Red Energy Arena, Bendigo
• Game 2: Wednesday 8 October – WIN Entertainment Centre, Wollongong
• Game 3: Sunday 12 October – Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Adelaide

2025 Constellation Cup

• Game 1: Friday 17 October – John Cain Arena, Melbourne
• Game 2: Wednesday 22 October – Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney
• Game 3: Sunday 26 October – GLOBOX Arena, Hamilton
• Game 4: Wednesday 29 October – Wolfbrook Arena, Christchurch