Netball SA would like to congratulate the following athletes selected to represent South Australia as part of the Yakanarna team at the 2026 First Nations Tournament.
The tournament will take place on Wurundjeri Country at the State Netball Centre in Parkville, Melbourne, from 15 to 20 September.
Since its inception in 2014, the tournament has played an important role in celebrating and elevating First Nations talent, culture and community through netball.
Netball SA would like to thank all the athletes who have been part of the Squad Program for their commitment and effort.
| Yakanarna Team |
| Name | Cultural Group |
| Kira Buckskin *subject to fitness | Narungga |
| Tia Buckskin | Narungga and Arabana |
| Erin Dixon | Waramungu |
| Lilly Hensing | Ngarrindjeri |
| Ava-Marie Miller | Dieri, Kokatha, Wirangu & Mirning |
| Allyra Nguyen | Narungga |
| Janaya Thorpe | Kaurna, Ngarrindjeri, Narungga |
| Aaleya Turner | Kaurna |
| Nara Weber | Narungga, Nukunu, Pitjantjatjara |
| Sienna Wilson | Kaurna Wirrangu |
| Tashani Wyatt | Ngarrindjeri, Kokatha, Noongar/Yamatji/Wongi |
| Zara Zrinscak | Kaurna, Nurungga, and Ngarrindjeri |
| Training Partners |
| Name | Cultural Group |
| Kylah Adams | Adnyamathanha |
| Kamaya Wyatt | Ngarrindjeri, Noongar Yamatji, Wongi, Kookatha |
| Coaching Staff | |
| Name | Cultural Group | Role |
| Gabriel Stengle | Kaurna, Ngarrindjeri, Narungga, Wirangu | Head Coach |
| Marisa Romeo | Kaurna, Narungga, Ngarrindjeri | Assistant Coach |
| Jaylon Newchurch | Narungga, Kaurna | Team Manager |
