Bendigo Strikers Netball

💙 NEW SIGNING | ALLY BLACK 💙

Bendigo Strikers are thrilled to announce the signing of Ally Black for the 2027 season! 👏

Ally brings a wealth of VNL experience to the Strikers, having spent three seasons with Ariel before most recently playing three seasons with Boroondara Express.

An accomplished goaler, Ally currently lines up in A Grade with Seymour Football Netball Club, alongside our very own Championship player Elle
Nexhip.

We’re excited to have Ally on board and can’t wait to see her take the court in a Strikers dress in 2027! 💙

Welcome to the Strikers, Ally 🏐✨

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Great article by Kieran Iles.

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Bendigo Strikers are thrilled to announce the re-signing of Amity Drayton for the 2027 season! 🎉

Amity joined the Strikers this year in our 23 & Under program and quickly showed how much speed, skill and fight thru the midcourt she had. Amity has now aged out of the 23 & Under competition and is ready to take the next step.

Great work Amity🔥🏐

Bendigo Strikers are thrilled to announce the signing of Chelsea Sartori for the 2027 season! 🎉

An inaugural Striker and our 2025 captain, Chelsea returns home to the Strikers with plenty of VNL Championship experience . 🏐

A composed and experienced mid-court player, we are thrilled to have you back in the Strikers family, Chelsea! 💙

Welcome home! 👊

Bendigo Strikers are thrilled to announce the re-signing of Ella Kerlin for 2027! 💙

Ella an inaugural Strikers player had another incredible year in our 23 & Under team, making her mark through the goal circle and celebrating the fantastic milestone of 50 games along the way.

After a hard-fought season and plenty of big moments, Ella has now aged out of 23 & Under and takes the next step into Championship netball. 👏

We’ are so excited to see what’s ahead congratulations, Ella💙

Bendigo Strikers are thrilled to announce that Eliza Mooney has been elevated to our 2027 Championship team! 💙🔥

A member of our 2025 23 & Under talent squad, Eliza has continued to develop and impress, earning her opportunity at the next level.

A powerhouse defender from the Ovens & Murray League, Eliza made her Championship debut throughout the 2026 season and showed exactly why she deserves her spot.

Strong, physical and determined, Eliza is one to watch! 👀

We’re so excited to see what’s ahead for Eliza in 2027. Congratulations, Eliza you’ve earned it! 💪💙

💥 KRISTIANA MANU’A IS BACK FOR 2027! 💥

Bendigo Strikers are thrilled to announce the re-signing of our 2026 Vice Captain and Most Valuable Player, Kristiana Manu’a, for the 2027 season!

Kris a dynamic defender that brings strength, experience and plenty of class to our defensive end. 🔥

And there’s more to come, with Kris set to represent Samoa later this year an incredible achievement and one we’ll be cheering loudly for! 🇼🇸

Welcome back, Kris! We’re so excited to have you back in Strikers colours for 2027. 💪✨

💙 SHE’S BACK! 💙

Bendigo Strikers are absolutely thrilled to announce the re-signing of inaugural player Meg Williams for the 2027 season! 🔥

A true mid-court dynamo, Meg brings speed, experience, skill and plenty of energy to the court. Her ability to drive the ball forward and create opportunities is a huge asset to our team.

We can’t wait to see you back out there, Meg! 💙💪

Let’s go, Meg! 👊

SHAE CLIFFORD IS BACK FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM IN 2027

Bendigo Strikers are thrilled to announce the re-signing of Shae Clifford for the 2027 VNL season!

After starring in our 23 & Under program in 2025, Shae stepped up into Championship this season and showed exactly why she earned the opportunity. 🔥

Coming off an incredible 2025 season where she was named 23 & Under Most Valuable Player, Shae continued to impress at the next level, delivering a sensational first Championship season.

A rising star with plenty more to come we can’t wait to see Shae back in Strikers colours in 2027! 💙💛

Welcome back, Shae!
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