The Bendigo Football Netball League (BFNL) is proud to announce its 2026 Open Representative Netball Team, set to showcase the league’s premier netball talent on the representative stage.
Head Coach Tarryn Rymer and the selection committee have assembled a squad that reflects the depth, competitiveness and high-level skill of netball across the BFNL.
The team will represent the league in the upcoming representative campaign that culminates with a head-to-head clash against the Ovens & Murray FNL on 23 May at the Queen Elizabeth Oval.
2026 BFNL Open Representative Netball Team
· Abbey Ryan – Kangaroo Flat
· Ash Ryan – Kangaroo Flat
· Charlee Kemp – Gisborne
· Chelsea Sartori – Kangaroo Flat
· Gabe Richards – South Bendigo
· Kirby Elliot – Gisborne
· Meg Williams – Sandhurst
· Ruby Barkmeyer – Kangaroo Flat
· Sophie Shoebridge – Sandhurst
· Tilly Shepherd – Gisborne
Head Coach Tarryn Rymer said she was excited by the quality and balance of the selected squad saying, “I’m incredibly excited by the group we’ve been able to assemble for 2026. The depth of talent across the BFNL has been on full display throughout the early rounds, and this squad reflects a strong mix of experience, emerging talent and versatility.”
“What stood out most was the players’ commitment and competitiveness. There’s a genuine hunger to represent the league, and we’re looking forward to building a connected, high-performing environment as we prepare for the campaign ahead,” Rymer added.
BFNL League Manager Tom King highlighted the importance of representative netball within the league’s broader pathway.
“Selection in the BFNL Open Representative Netball Team is a significant achievement and a testament to the hard work and consistency these players have shown at club level,” said King.
“Representative netball is an important part of our league pathway, and this program provides a fantastic opportunity to showcase the strength of BFNL netball while continuing to develop our athletes in a high-performance environment.”
The BFNL Open Representative Netball Team will now commence preparations ahead of their 2026 campaign, with further details on fixtures and training schedules to be announced in due course.
The league congratulates all selected players and looks forward to their continued development and success in BFNL colours.
