ROUND 11
- Rounds 11 and 12 mark this year’s league-wide First Nations Round, aligning with National Reconciliation Week.
- Last week the league unveiled a custom artwork from proud Kabi Kabi woman and artist Zartisha Davis, which will be showcased across First Nations Round matches with a custom match ball, centre circle design and suite of digital assets.
- All First Nations Round matches in Rounds 11 and 12 will be available live and free on Kayo Freebies.
- Reilley Batcheldor will celebrate her 50th game.
- All four host clubs will host SN Reserves matches for Round 5 of action. Watch via CODE Sports and KommunityTV
- Ins and Outs
GIANTS NETBALL vs TARNTANYA KARNTU (ADELAIDE THUNDERBIRDS)
5:00pm AEST, May 23
Ken Rosewall Arena
- The GIANTS’ uniform will feature a design from proud Gamilaroi artist Krystal Dallinger-Simpson.
- Tarntanya Karntu’s uniform will feature a design from proud Kaurna, Narungga, Ngarrindjeri, and Wirangu artist Gabriel Stengle.
- GIANTS Reserves and Thunderbirds Futures will face off at Netball Central from 7:00pm.
MELBOURNE MAVERICKS vs SUNSHINE COAST LIGHTNING
7:00pm AEST, May 23
John Cain Arena
- The Mavericks’ uniform will feature a design from proud Gunditjmara artist Bayley Mifsud (Merindah-Gunya).
- Lightning’s uniform will feature a design from proud Kabi Kabi artist Keetz Fitzpatrick.
- Maverick Reilley Batcheldor will play her 50th national league match.
- Lumo Energy Community Classic – 18 community teams featuring over 150 participants getting the opportunity to play on John Cain Arena, livestreamed via the Mavs’ app and YouTube channel.
- Mavericks head coach Gerard Murphy will host a Coach-the-Coach Workshop for community coaches.
- Mavericks Reserves and Sunshine Coast Lightning Bolts will go head-to-head in a curtain-raiser from 4:40pm at John Cain Arena.
SSN will celebrate First Nations Round during Round 11 and 12, aligning with Reconciliation Week.
Cultural disclaimer: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are advised that this content may contain images, voices and names of people who have passed away. We acknowledge the late Leah Cummins and honour her contribution and legacy through this artwork.
QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS vs WEST COAST FEVER
2:00pm AEST, May 24
Nissan Arena
- Firebirds will be wearing black armbands in honour of Mayi-Kulan and Kalkadoon woman Leah Cummins, elements of whose work entitled ‘The Dreams of our Future’ feature on their First Nations dress.
- Game day activations will include students from the Diamond Spirit Educate program lining the player tunnel, a pre-game Welcome to Country ceremony and gift exchange, and pre-game and half-time performances from Olivia Coe Fox and Neenan Fox.
- Fever’s uniform will feature a design from Contemporary Aboriginal Artist Jilalga Murray from Jilalga Designs.
- Proud Wiradjuri woman Jordan Kiss will umpire the match.
- SN Reserves sides Firebirds Futures and West Coast Fever Reserves will face off in a curtain-closer at Nissan Arena from 4:15pm.
MELBOURNE VIXENS vs NSW SWIFTS
4:00pm AEST, May 24
John Cain Arena
- The Vixens’ uniform will feature a design from proud Djab Wurrung, Kirrae Wurrung and Peek Wurrung artist Tarni Jarvis.
- Game day activations will include a First Nations dress display and player cards, and a First Nations player tunnel.
- The Swifts’ uniform will feature a design from proud Yuin artist Rheanna Lotter.
- Vixens Academy and QBE Swifts Academy will go head-to-head in a curtain closer from 6:30pm at John Cain Arena.
