The Seymour Lions have announced their A Grade netball squad following trials held over recent months. The team remains largely unchanged from last year, with the Lions looking to bounce back strongly following a straight-set ousting in the 2023 finals series.

Ally Black and Ruby Martin are additions to the squad which is headlined by reigning Wellman Medallist Sarah Szczykulski and superstar midcourter Casey Adamson.

Seymour’s A Grade coach, Ellie Fuhrmeister, is looking forward to challenging for the premiership again in 2024.

 “We’ve got a fantastic bunch of girls who know what it takes to get the job done week in week out,” Ms Fuhrmeister said.

“To be able to keep Sarah and Casey in the squad is a great boost. They are a couple of the best netballers in country Victoria and provide the team with bucket loads of confidence.

“There’s plenty of experience in the squad and a huge amount of drive to make amends for a below-par finals series.

“If we keep our full squad on the court for most of the season, we’ll certainly be giving some of the top sides a run for their money.”

While the Lions have consistently featured at the pointy end of the A Grade season, Fuhrmeister said the club’s strength was in its depth.

“We’ve seen for a number of years consistent finals appearances across all our senior teams which is something we pride ourselves on,” Ms Fuhrmeister said.

“It’s a whole club effort throughout the course of our season, with players stepping in and out of different teams.

“While the A Grade squad is incredibly strong, we’ll be looking for opportunities to keep developing our younger players at a high level and building for a strong future.

“We’re all set to go for a big season and can’t wait for Round 1.”

2024 Seymour Lions A Grade Squad

Ellie Fuhrmeister

Rosie O’Sullivan

Sarah Szczykulski

Courtney Aldous

Ruby Martin

Ally Black

Jessica Lallo

Casey Adamson

Olivia Barry