I’m delighted with the squad we’ve built for the 2026 season. For me, it’s always important to maintain a solid core, inject freshness, and ensure flexibility with combinations across all units. I really believe we have three strong units that give us the ability to throw different styles at opponents and be a big threat. It’s fantastic to have retained 8 of our 10 players from last season. This will allow us to solidify and…
Australian netball star Sophie Fawns joins Manchester Thunder for the 2026 season We have today confirmed that Australian NSW Swifts shooting sensation, Sophie Fawns, will be joining us for the 2026 season, pairing with Vitality Rose Eleanor Cardwell in the shooting circle, who joined us from SSN rivals, Melbourne Mavericks. Sophie, a Wagga Wagga native and graduate of the Netball NSW Swifts pathway, made her elite debut as a temporary replacement player in 2022, before…
“I just can’t wait to be back in the black and yellow as that is home for me” Last playing for Manchester Thunder in 2022, Eleanor was instrumental when we went undefeated all season and winning our fourth championship title. Making the move overseas to join Adelaide Thunderbirds in Australia for the 2023 season, she made a huge impact and helped them to make history and win the SSN (Suncorp Super Netball) premiership trophy for…
We would like to say a massive thank you to Elmeré van der Berg who joins Adelaide Thunderbirds in the Suncorp Super Netball in Australia for the 2026 season. With an 87% shooting accuracy, and the highest number of goals (496) and the second highest Super Shots (87) in the Netball Super League, Elmeré was instrumental in helping us reach our third place finish in the 2025 season. Karen Greig, Franchise Director and Head Coach,…
