Queensland Gems

Come along to our Queensland Gems Come and Try session and experience the fun, energy and skill of representative netball in a welcoming environment. 
Brisbane: 
Session 1: Sunday 22nd March 2026 @Nissan Arena 10am-12pm 
Session 2: Saturday 28th March 2026 @Nissan Arena 10am-12pm 
Townsville: 
Wednesday 11th March 2026 - 4pm @ Townsville Stadium, Annadale. 

Here is your opportunity to trial for the Queensland Gems State Team 
Trial 1: Saturday 2nd May 2026 @Nissan Arena 10am-12pm 
Trial 2: Sunday 17th May 2026 @Nissan Arena 10am-12pm

Emily Kennedy
Mason Dare
Lorelei Page
Marnie Simpson	
Emma Mangan
Olivia Page
Alice Dunkley
Katelyn Mitchell	
Jenae Curry	
Charlee Kibble
Hanri Smith
Zoe Gauld

Wilhemena Thaw
Jennifer Collins 
Lisa Lenton
Sasha Browne	
Eloise Casswell	
Mia Kertesz
Molly Low
Abbie Laherty

Head Coach- Merrin McCulloch 
Assistant Coach- Tanya Matthews
Assistant Coach- Shelley Birrell 
Development Coach- Jack Matthews
Team Manager- Debbie Kennedy 
Umpire- Sally Cox 
Umpire- Zoe Schweitzer 

We encourage all players 14+ with an intellectual disability to get involved with the Queensland Gems.
The state team selection will however be based on the eligibility criteria which has been set out for the national Marie Little Shield tournament by Netball Australia. See below eligibility criteria:
Female athletes with an intellectual disability
Aged 16+
Players must go directly through Sport Inclusion Australia for classifications. Further information on eligibility criteria can be found below