Following Sunday's presentations for championship-winning Capricorn Claws, the Merit Team was announced featuring players from the Claws, Far North Flames and North Queensland United.
Selected athletes will now represent the competition in an exhibition match against the Queensland Under-23 First Nations Squad at the HART Premier Netball League Grand Final Day at Nissan Arena in Brisbane on Sunday, 13 September.
The selection represents a genuine pathway moment for regional talent, with the squad chosen by a panel featuring Queensland Firebirds Head Coach Kiri Wills, Firebirds Futures Academy Coach Tracey Bruce and Netball Queensland's Head of Talent and Development Roselee Jencke.
2026 RUBY NORTH MERIT TEAM
Annie Lawrie (Capricorn Claws)
Rachel Fa'anana (Far North Flames)
Taylah Cox (Capricorn Claws)
Addison Whalley (North Queensland United)
Ruby Croxford (Far North Flames)
Lara Steer (Capricorn Claws)
Charlotte Clive (North Queensland United)
Asha Lynch-Simmons (Far North Flames)
Charlie Duke (North Queensland United)
Tiarna Kerehoma (North Queensland United)
