Following a trial and selection process, a final team of 12 athletes has been chosen to represent the state at the First Nations Tournament in Victoria from September 15-20.
Led once again by Head Coach Sharon-Finnan White OAM, the team also has four training partners providing valuable backup.
Taking place on Wurundjeri Country at the Parkville State Netball Centre, the First Nations Tournament features representative teams from every state and territory with Queensland winning the inaugural 2024 edition before finishing runners-up last year.
Queensland U23 First Nations Team
Maryke Babia (Mabuyag and Saibai Island)
Savanna Beale (Gudjal/Gugu Badhun/Garawa)
Mikayla Cubby (Murrawari/Kamilaroi)
Lucille Heath (Kamilaroi)
Jorja James (Gudjal/Dyribal/Mamu/Bwgcolman)
Brook Lacey (Ewamian)
Georgia Lindsay (Gudjal)
Kiesha Muckan (Kabi Kabi/Yuggera/Boigu Island/Quandamooka)
Ella O'Neil (Palawa)
Aaliyah Sheppard (Nunukul/Kanolu)
Lacy Triffett (Waanyi/Mitakoodi)
Lily Tschuna (Wirangu/Koktha/Yunkunytjatjara/Dunghutti)
Training Partners: Georgia Keating (Kuku Yalanji/Kuuku Ya'u), Demi Martyn (Kullilli), Tahira Muckan (Kabi Kabi/Yuggera/Boigu Island/Quandamooka), Layla Tabuai (Ayth Koedal)
Staff:
Coach: Sharon Finnan-White OAM (Dunghutti/Biripi/Gumbaynggirr)
Assistant Coach: Samantha Dippel (Wulli Wulli/Wakka Wakka)
Team Manager: Kylie McCartney (Barkindji/Murrawari)
