Netball Australia is excited to announce the twelve strong team selected to represent Australia at the 2025 Netball World Youth Cup in Gibraltar this September.
The team showcases a blend of emerging talent from across Australia’s elite pathways, with athletes drawn from the 2025 21/U national squad.
The Netball World Youth Cup is held every four years and showcases the best 21/U talent from around the globe. Twenty teams will compete in the event, taking place from Friday, 19 September 2025 across ten days.
After a thorough selection process spanning multiple training camps, the final team for Australia comprises a cohort of athletes equipped to take on the challenges of international competition.
The team is supported by three reserves, who bring added depth and versatility.
Australian World Youth Cup Head Coach, Cathy Fellows, said the group brings a strong mix of athletes who will bring experience from the Super Netball Reserves and state- based programs.
“This group has shown consistent growth throughout the preparation period, both individually and as a team,” Fellows said.
“They’ve demonstrated a strong work ethic, adaptability, and a real commitment to our team values, all qualities that are vital at this level of international competition.
“The Netball World Youth Cup provides an invaluable opportunity for them to test themselves on the world stage and take another important step in their netball journey.
“While the focus is always on development, we believe this team has the capability to perform strongly and represent Australia with pride.”
Australia has a proud history at the Netball World Youth Cup, having claimed four titles since the tournament’s inception in 1988.
One of the selected players on the hunt to contribute to the nation’s continued success is Lily Graham.
Graham, a standout across the Melbourne Vixens’ Suncorp Super Netball finals campaign, earned valuable court time throughout the season, including playing a pivotal role in the heart-stopping Preliminary Final victory.
“It’s a privilege to represent your country, and to do it with a squad full of so much talent is really exciting,” Graham said.
“I’m grateful for the opportunity and looking forward to building on our connections as a group to see what we can achieve together in Gibraltar.”
Joining Graham is West Australian defender Scarlet Jauncey, who captained the First Nations national team, the Black Swans, at the 2025 PacificAus Sports Netball Series.
Jauncey’s selection positions her as the first Indigenous athlete in two decades to earn a spot in Australia’s World Youth Cup team.
“Playing for the First Nations Black Swans and representing my culture and community was an incredible experience,” Jauncey said.
“It gave me a deep sense of connection to other First Nations athletes across all the different pathway systems, and I understand responsibility as both their captain, and now in representing them.
“Getting the chance to represent Australia feels like a continuation of that pride and duty; showing that I can honour both my culture and my country on the international stage with everything I’ve got.”
2025 Australian Netball World Youth Cup Team
Sophie Casey - Adelaide Thunderbirds / SA
Kayla Graham - Adelaide Thunderbirds / SA
Lily Graham - Melbourne Vixens / VIC
Jasmah Haywood - West Coast Fever Reserves / WA
Scarlet Jauncey - West Coast Fever Reserves / WA
Tabitha Packer - Adelaide Thunderbirds Futures / SA
Frederika Schneideman - QBE Swifts Academy / NSW
Charlotte Sexton - Vixens Academy / VIC
Lucy Voyvodic - Adelaide Thunderbirds Futures / SA
Hope White - GIANTS Netball / NSW
Grace Whyte - QBE Swifts / NSW
Olivia Wilkinson - West Coast Fever / VIC
Reserves:
Jada Delaney - Sunshine Coast Lightning Bolts / QLD
Monika ‘Otai - GIANTS Netball Reserves / NSW
Tara Watson - Vixens Reserves / VIC
2025 Australian Netball World Youth Cup umpires
Tamara Buriani-Gennai
Justin Barnes
Georgina Sulley-Beales
Tim Marshall
Nathan Begley
