The Victorian First Nations state team is set to compete in Netball Australia’s second annual First Nations tournament this week. The team will hold a home-court advantage, where under-23 aged teams from every state and territory will be competing at Jubilee Park, Frankston on Boonwurrung Country.
The Victorian First Nations state team is proudly supported by Netball Victoria’s inclusion partner, RACV.
Here’s everything you need to know:
WHEN AND WHERE
Wednesday 20 August – Sunday 24 August
Jubilee Park, Frankston (Boonwurrung Country)
TICKETS
The 2025 First Nations Tournament will be open and free to the public.
HOW TO WATCH
Every match of the tournament will be livestreamed on KommunityTV. Subscription required (access is free for existing Herald Sun subscribers).
MATCH CENTRE AND LADDER
You can keep up with the live scores and ladder positions through PlayHQ.
FIXTURE
The tournament will open with a Welcome to Country at 4.30pm on Tuesday 19 August, and closes with presentations at 2.00pm Sunday 24 August.
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Date
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Time
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Details
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Wednesday 20 August
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10.15am
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VIC (35) defeated ACT (34)
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5.15pm
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QLD (47) defeated VIC (25)
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Thursday 21 August
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9.00am
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VIC (32) defeated by NSW (48)
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6.30pm
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WA (42) defeated by VIC (45)
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Friday 22 August
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11.30am
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TAS (34) defeated VIC (26)
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Saturday 23 August
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11.30am
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VIC (28) defeated SA (27)
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6.30pm
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VIC (39) defeated NT (26)
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Sunday 24 August
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11.30am
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Bronze medal match
TAS (35) defeated VIC (25)
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THE TEAM
Elisa Butterworth-Gonebale was injured in Thursday's game against Western Australia. Squad member Manon Muir has come into the side for the remainder of the tournament.
THE GOALERS
Holly Stephens – Vice-captain - GS / GA
Kurnai – Casey Demons
Jemiah Niki – GS / GA
Jawoyn / Sai Bai Island / Murray Island – Sunbury Lions FNC / Glen Orden Hawks
Chloe Eyre – GA / WA
Wamba Wamba – Boroondara Express
THE MIDCOURTERS
Elisa Butterworth-Gonebale – WA / C
Wagiman / Ngan Giwumirri – City West Falcons
Emlyn Turriff – C / WA
Wurundjeri – Seville FNC
Mia Williams – WD / C
Noongar Ballardong – Glen Orden Hawks / Melton Centrals FNC
THE DEFENDERS
Anna Solomon – Captain – GK / GD / WD
Dunghutti / Ngarigo Monero – Gippsland Stars / Morwell FNC
Ashlee Hyde - GK / GD
Wambaya – Casey Demons / Mt Eliza FNC
Olivia Spence – GD / GK
Mara – Mt Evelyn FNC
Brigitte DeMamiel – GK / GS
Wiradjuri
SQUAD MEMBERS
Manon Muir – WD / C
Boonwurrung – City West Falcons
Isabel Gee – GD / WD
Palawa – Portarlington FNC
Audrey Domaille – GD / WD
Wamba Wamba – Western Warriors / Lake Wendouree
Madi Charlie – GK / GD
Yanuya – Woodside FNC
Find out more about the athletes in Victoria’s First Nations team.
THE COACHES
Noel Halton (head coach) – Palawa
Lee Bevan-Woodley - Kija
