Monday 14 December 2015 22:18, UK
Hertfordshire Mavericks have exclusively confirmed their squad for the Netball Superleague with Sky Sports.
All eight Superleague clubs have announced their 15-player squads for the upcoming campaign, but we have the first look at the new Mavericks line-up.
Full squad: Summer Artman, Sophie Carter, Ella Clark, Michelle Drayne, Georgina Fisher, Layla Guscoth, Sophie Hankin, Joline Johansson, Lindsay Keable, Samantha May, Vicky Oyesola, Bethany Sutherland, Louisa Watson, Samantha Wallace, Scarlett Williams.
Coach Dan Ryan has named his first Thunder squad since taking over from Tracey Neville this summer.
New signings Natalie Haythornthwaite, Malysha Kelly and Liana Leota join a 15-player Thunder squad that is a mix of youth and experience.
Young shooter Amy Clinton's good form in the Next Generation and Mike Greenwood Trophy pre-season tournaments has been rewarded with a call-up to the Superleague team. Beccy Hoult is also making the step up from the NPL squad.
She joins a number of senior players with international experience, including Jamaican defender Kelly, Silver Fern Leota and several England-capped players.
Full squad: Amy Clinton, Kathryn Turner, Helen Housby, Ellie Cardwell, Natalie Haythornthwaite, Sara Bayman, Gabby Marshall, Laura Malcolm, Liana Leota, Beccy Hoult, Kerry Almond, Emma Dovey, Malysha Kelly, Jodie Gibson and Paige Kindred.
Director of Netball Jess Thirlby and head coach Anna Stembridge have named a dynamic squad, blending international and Superleague experience with some of the sport's most promising young players.
Captained by England defender Eboni Beckford-Chambers, the squad also includes Wales goal shooter Chelsea Lewis plus Karla Mostert and Lenize Potgieter of South Africa.
Full squad: Chelsea Lewis, Lenize Potgieter, Shaunagh Craig, Asha Francis, Rachel Shaw, Jazz Scott, Amanda Varey, Mia Ritchie, Jo Vann, Claire Brownie, Alana John, Karla Mostert, Eboni Beckford-Chambers, Sarah Penny, Sam Cook (subject to fitness).
Coach Anna Carter has made a series of high-profile signings to play alongside her experienced Jets set-up.
One of South Africa's leading netballers Vanes-Mari du Toit has also joined the franchise. The 26-year old from Cape Town was the first from her country to be invited to an Australian ANZ franchise in 2013 when she played for Adelaide Thunderbirds. She can play at both ends of the court - as goal shooter and goal defence.
Full squad: Vanes-Mari du Toit (subject to visa), Alex Kirk, Maria Lutua, Ellie Smith, Lucy Harris, Imogen Allison, Jess Shaw, Lydia Walker, Sophie Halpin, Kylie Paynter (vice-captain), Lucy Richardson, Stacey Francis (captain), Bea Skingsley, Megan Clark, Kate Lightfoot.
Storm have retained the core of 10 players from the squad that was crowned 2015 Champions, including captain Hannah Reid.
New arrivals include ex-Hertfordshire Mavericks and England mid-court player Sophia Candappa and 22-year-old WA/C Yasmin Parsons, who joins from Team Bath.
Full squad: Pamela Cookey, Rachel Dunn, Hannah Reid, Katy Holland, Amy Flanagan, Georgia Lees, Katt Ainsworth, Mikki Austin, Sophia Candappa, Josie Huckle, Yasmin Parsons, Kat Hayes, Rhea Dixon, Fran Williams. Elsa Wakeman.
The Dragon have named seven players returning from last season and seven new signings including two Fijian international players and Kyra Jones.
Full squad: Suzy Drane, Bethan Dyke, Cathy Bastian, Kyra Jones, Melissa Steingass, Kelly Morgan, Lateisha Kidner, Rebecca Oatley, Lauren Fraser, Epi Kahatoka, Emma Thomas, Georgia Rowe, Afa Rusivakula, Sally Fisher, Sara Bell.
Full squad: Ama Agbeze, Rebekah Airey, Jade Clarke, Brittany Coleman, Kadeen Corbin, Sasha Corbin, Harriet Gill, Hannah Joseph, Lauren Massey, Lauren Nicholls, Natalie Panagarry, Peace Proscovia, Rachel Sweet, Joanna Trip, Vanessa Walker.
Full squad: Shanice Beckford, Lisa Bowman, Natalie Connor, Nicole Dixon, Hattie Grant, Brie Grierson, Emily Hollingworth, Tuaine Keenan, Leah Kennedy, Samantha Murphy, Rebecca Neil, Joanne Pettitt, Jaydene Robinson, Chiara Semple, Gemma Sole.
