List of Sunshine Coast Lightning players

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This article lists all netballers who have played Suncorp Super Netball games for the Sunshine Coast Lightning.

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List of all time players

Cap No.NameNationalityLightning CareerDebutPrevious ClubPosition(s)Appearances [2] Premierships
1. Steph Fretwell Flag of Australia (converted).svg 2017–Round 4 New South Wales Swifts GA, GS, WA117 Gold Cup icon.svg Gold Cup icon.svg
2. Kelsey Browne Flag of Australia (converted).svg 2017–18Round 2 Melbourne Vixens WA, C32 Gold Cup icon.svg Gold Cup icon.svg
3. Laura Langman Flag of New Zealand.svg 2017, 2019–20Round 1 New South Wales Swifts C, WD, WA46 Gold Cup icon.svg
4. Geva Mentor Flag of England.svg 2017–18Round 1 Melbourne Vixens GK33 Gold Cup icon.svg Gold Cup icon.svg
5. Caitlin Bassett Flag of Australia (converted).svg 2017–18Round 1 West Coast Fever GS33 Gold Cup icon.svg Gold Cup icon.svg
6. Cara Koenen Flag of Australia (converted).svg 2017–Round 1DebutGS, GA96 Gold Cup icon.svg Gold Cup icon.svg
7. Erena Mikaere Flag of New Zealand.svg 2017–18Round 1 West Coast Fever GD, GK15 Gold Cup icon.svg Gold Cup icon.svg
8. Madeline McAuliffe Flag of Australia (converted).svg 2017–21Round 1DebutWD, C75 Gold Cup icon.svg Gold Cup icon.svg
9. Karla Pretorius Flag of South Africa.svg 2017–21; 2023Round 1 Team Bath GD, WD94 Gold Cup icon.svg Gold Cup icon.svg
10. Laura Scherian Flag of Australia (converted).svg 2017–23Round 1 Queensland Firebirds WA, C107 Gold Cup icon.svg Gold Cup icon.svg
11. [lower-alpha 1] Maria Lutua Flag of Fiji.svg 2017— Yorkshire Jets GA—
11. [lower-alpha 2] Sarahpheinna Woulf Flag of Australia (converted).svg 2018—DebutGD, GK—
12. Jacqui Russell Flag of Australia (converted).svg 2018–20Round 5 Queensland Firebirds WD, C30 Gold Cup icon.svg
13. Annika Lee-Jones Flag of Australia (converted).svg 2019–22Round 2 West Coast Fever GK, GS10
14. Peace Proscovia Flag of Uganda.svg 2019–21Round 1 Loughborough Lightning GS42
15. Phumza Maweni Flag of South Africa.svg 2019–21Round 1 Severn Stars GK, GD47
16.Binnian Hunt Flag of Australia (converted).svg 2020-21Round 2DebutGA, WA, GS13
17. Ashlee Unie Flag of Australia (converted).svg 2020, 2022Round 3DebutWD, GD3
18.Annabelle Lawrie Flag of Australia (converted).svg 2020, 2022Round 8DebutGS, GA2
19. Kate Walsh Flag of England.svg Flag of Australia (converted).svg 2021–22Round 1 Adelaide Thunderbirds GK, GD, WD25
20. Mahalia Cassidy Flag of Australia (converted).svg 2021–Round 1 Queensland Firebirds C, WD, WA56
21. Maddison Hinchliffe Flag of Australia (converted).svg 2021–22, 2024–Round 14 Queensland Firebirds C, WD, WA17
22. Kadie-Ann Dehaney Flag of Jamaica.svg 2022–23Round 1 Melbourne Vixens GK, GD25
23. Tara Hinchliffe Flag of Australia (converted).svg 2022–Round 1 Queensland Firebirds GD, GK28
24. Reilly Batcheldor Flag of Australia (converted).svg 2022–Round 1DebutGA, GS25
25. Annie Miller Flag of Australia (converted).svg 2022–23Round 1 Giants Netball WA, C25
26. Jada Gafa Flag of Australia (converted).svg 2022Round 9DebutWA, C1
27. Bridey Condren Flag of Australia (converted).svg 2022Round 10 West Coast Fever GK, GD1
28. Charlie Bell Flag of Australia (converted).svg 2023–Round 2DebutGS8
29. Ashleigh Ervin Flag of Australia (converted).svg 2023–Round 2DebutGK, GD25
30. Shannon Eagland Flag of Australia (converted).svg 2023–Round 3 West Coast Fever WD, GD7
31. Ava Black Flag of Australia (converted).svg 2023–Round 4DebutC, WA, WD16
32. Leesa Mi Mi Flag of Australia (converted).svg 2024–Round 1 Queensland Firebirds C, WA14
33. Liz Watson Flag of Australia (converted).svg 2024–Round 1 Melbourne Vixens WA, C14
33. Courtney Bruce Flag of Australia (converted).svg 2024–Round 1 West Coast Fever GK, GD10

2024 squad

2024 Sunshine Coast Lightning roster
PlayersCoaching staff
Nat.NamePosition(s)DoBHeight
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Reilley BatcheldorGA, GS (2002-04-15) 15 April 2002 (age 22)1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ava BlackC, WD (2003-06-12) 12 June 2003 (age 21)1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Courtney Bruce GK, GD (1993-12-08) 8 December 1993 (age 30)1.89 m (6 ft 2 in)
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mahalia Cassidy C, WA, WD (1995-10-09) 9 October 1995 (age 28)1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Shannon Eagland GD, WD (1996-05-16) 16 May 1996 (age 28)1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ash ErvinGK, GD (2003-05-15) 15 May 2003 (age 21)1.92 m (6 ft 4 in)
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Steph Fretwell  (c)GA, WA, GS (1991-11-28) 28 November 1991 (age 32)1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Maddie Hinchliffe WD, C (1998-05-25) 25 May 1998 (age 26)1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tara Hinchliffe  (vc)GD, GK (1998-05-25) 25 May 1998 (age 26)1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Cara Koenen GS, GA (1996-02-27) 27 February 1996 (age 28)1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Leesa Mi MiWA, C (2001-05-18) 18 May 2001 (age 23)1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Liz Watson WA, C (1994-03-30) 30 March 1994 (age 30)1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Head coach
  • Belinda Reynolds [5]
Assistant coaches
  • Jenny Brazel [6]


Notes
  • (c)– Captain
  • (cc)– Co-captain
  • (vc)– Vice-captain
  • Star of life gold.svg – Injury / maternity leave
  • (TRP)– Temporary Replacement Player
Player profiles: Team website Last updated: 3 June 2024

Notes

  1. ↑ Maria Lutua was an temporary replacement player for Stephanie Wood (Round 1-3 2017), but was an unused interchange player. [3]
  2. ↑ Sarahpheinna Woulf injured her knee before the start of the 2018 season, and was replaced in the squad by Jacqui Russell. [4]

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References

  1. ↑ "Sunshine Coast Lightning - Foundation Players". Sunshine Coast Lightning. Archived from the original on 26 December 2021. Retrieved 3 May 2021.
  2. ↑ "iStats/Suncorp Super Netball". Champion Data.
  3. ↑ "LIGHTNING ELEVATES LUTUA TO PLAYING SQUAD". Sunshine Coast Lightning. Retrieved 5 May 2021.
  4. ↑ "LIGHTNING'S NEW RECRUIT TO MISS SEASON". Sunshine Coast Lightning. Retrieved 5 May 2021.
  5. ↑ "SUNSHINE COAST LIGHTNING ANNOUNCE NEW HEAD COACH". Sunshine Coast Lightning. 13 October 2022. Retrieved 3 November 2022.
  6. ↑ "LIGHTNING STAYS LOCAL WITH ASSISTANT COACH APPOINTMENT". Sunshine Coast Lightning. 7 November 2022. Retrieved 7 November 2022.


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