Hills Hornets Touch is very pleased to announce the 2024 Junior State Cup Teams and Coaching Staff.
To those who have been selected, congratulations! The trials and train-on squads were extremely competitive, with selectors having to make many difficult decisions.
Players who are named in a finalised team are required to attend a minimum of 80% of scheduled training sessions. Failure to meet this requirement may mean forfeiting their position in the team.
We encourage all named shadows to continue to train with the team for ongoing development and participation in gala days. Opportunities remain available to our shadow players to nominate for the NSW Touch player pool. Further information will be send out in the weeks leading into the tournament.
Tournament Dates
Southern Conference – Friday 16th February to Sunday 18th February 2024,
Jubilee Park & Conolly Park, Wagga Wagga NSW (Home of Wagga Wagga Touch Association)
State Finals will be played on Sunday 3rd of March at Tempe.
For more details on NSW Touch Junior State Cup, head to:
http://www.nswtouch.com.au/representative/junior-state-cup/
Requests for Individual Feedback
All requests for feedback regarding non-selection must be made in writing to: info@hillshornetstouch.com Please do not contact coaches directly.
A formal response will be provided via the Hills Hornets Touch Coaching Coordinator or Head Selector following review of trial notes and discussion with the relevant selectors.
Boy Squads
Training
Wednesdays 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Sundays 11:00am to Midday
Uniform Fitting (New 2024 Uniform)
To be advised
2024 Team
Abir Surdakar
Beau Magi
Cameron Cefai
Cohen Islaub
Darnell Prasad
Deizel Salafai
Ethan Bryce-Borthwick
Marcus Irwin
Oliver James
Thys Roodt
Will Armstrong
Zac Zahra
An 80% attendance at all scheduled training sessions will be required to hold final team spots.
Shadows
Hudson Tait
Xavier De Souza
We ask that shadow players continue to attend training and gala days for ongoing skill development with opportunity to move into the JSC team in the event of player injury / withdrawal.
Coaching Team
Head Coach – Jay Armstrong
Assistant Coach – Jimmy Zahra
Team Manager – Sarah Magi
Team
To be finalised pending interest
Coaching Team
Head Coach – Darren Hills
Assistant Coach – Steven Takchi
Hills Hornets remain committed to forming Development Teams for players who missed out on selection. The development team program sees highly qualified Hills Hornets Coaches develop players who have been talent identified during the trial process. This program has been highly successful in previous seasons, with an excellent record of players not only earning selection in the top tier team the following season, but also earning higher representative honours with Sydney Scorpions.
Further information regarding Hills Development Teams and Gala Day participation will be communicated once all teams are finalised.
Training
Sundays 10:00am to Midday (F3)
Uniform Fitting (New 2024 Uniform)
TBA
2024 Team
Beau Robson
Cameron Batey
Cooper Mardell
Cormac O’Keeffe
Fabrizio Mesiti
Flynn Islaub
Harrison Dolahenty
Harry Moroney
Kopae Wakely
Nixon Armstrong
Oliver Hathaway
Peiu Viko
Riley McDonald
Tyler Rizzo
An 80% attendance at all scheduled training sessions will be required to hold final team spots.
Shadows
Hudson Clarke
Levi Said
We ask that shadow players continue to attend training and gala days for ongoing skill development with opportunity to move into the JSC team in the event of player injury / withdrawal.
Coaching Team
Head Coach – Manu Wakely
Assistant Coach – Jane Armstrong
Assistant Coach – Kirstie Wakely
Team Manager – Jane Armstrong
Training
Sundays 3:00pm – 4:30pm
Uniform Fitting (New 2024 Uniform)
TBA
2024 Team
Aidan Studders
Beau Fletcher
Jasper Duggan
Joshua Matta
Jude Elaro
Kai Samson
Kaiden Laing
Knox Bennett
Lachlan Dorahy
Levi Perrett
Levi Randell
Max Hayne
Sterling Post
Vakalahi Taufa
An 80% attendance at all scheduled training sessions will be required to hold final team spots.
Shadows
Alastair Mattin
James Brown
Xavier Farrugia
We ask that shadow players continue to attend training and gala days for ongoing skill development with opportunity to move into the JSC team in the event of player injury / withdrawal.
Coaching Team
Head Coach – Edmond Matta
Assistant Coach – Ethan Klein
Team Manager – Christine Matta
Team
To be finalised
Coaching Team
To be advised
Hills Hornets remain committed to forming Development Teams for players who missed out on selection. The development team program sees highly qualified Hills Hornets Coaches develop players who have been talent identified during the trial process. This program has been highly successful in previous seasons, with an excellent record of players not only earning selection in the top tier team the following season, but also earning higher representative honours with Sydney Scorpions.
Further information regarding Hills Development Teams and Gala Day participation will be communicated once all teams are finalised.
Training
Sundays 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Uniform Fitting (New 2024 Uniform)
TBA
2024 Team
Aks Dave
Ben Lynch
Caleb Zahra
Callum Spooner
Darcy Feltham
Hunter Jones
James Fitzhenry
Kobi Canning
Levi Ellis
Logan Bubb
Lucas Bielby
Riley Davis
Taj Paterson
Tobias Comito
An 80% attendance at all scheduled training sessions will be required to hold final team spots.
Shadows
Baxtyn Russell
Cooper Shanahan
Jack Loveridge
Noah Gambrill
We ask that shadow players continue to attend training and gala days for ongoing skill development with opportunity to move into the JSC team in the event of player injury / withdrawal.
Coaching Team
Head Coach – Matt Lawson
Assistant Coach – Alexander Nolan
Assistant Coach – Dallas Paterson
Team Manager – Aaron Spooner
Training
Coaches to advise
Uniform Fitting (New 2024 uniform)
TBA
2024 Team
Alex Mcilwraith
Bay Mitchell
Byron Aspin
Carter Jenkin
Dylan Bryan
Jayden Douglas
Jesse Cochrane
Jett Gremmo
Logan Gulliver
Luca Caruso
Rory Mitchell
Ryan Charlwood
Timothy Davidson
Tom Fitzhenry
An 80% attendance at all scheduled training sessions will be required to hold final team spots.
Shadows
Bryce Lawson
Cooper Shanahan
Mitchell Tesoriero
We ask that shadow players continue to attend training and gala days for ongoing skill development with opportunity to move into the JSC team in the event of player injury / withdrawal.
Coaching Team
Head Coach – Brad Curl
Assistant Coach – Phil McIlwraith
Team Manager – Katrina McIlwraith
Girl Squads
Training
Thursdays 5:00pm to 6:30pm (F4)
Sundays 4:00pm to 5:30pm (F4)
Uniform Fitting (New 2024 Uniform)
TBA
2024 Team
Amelia Stanton
Chloe-Jade Fahim
Grace Perrett
Hayley McClure
Katalina Taufa
Lottie Stewart
Natalia Spiteri
Stella Sinclair
Therese Dal Broi
Zara Rizzo
An 80% attendance at all scheduled training sessions will be required to hold final team spots.
Shadows
Lulu O’Brien
Rosie Jones
We ask that shadow players continue to attend training and gala days for ongoing skill development with opportunity to move into the JSC team in the event of player injury / withdrawal.
Coaching Team
Head Coach – Dave Nolan (Caretaker)
Assistant Coach – Lauren Rizzo
Assistant Coach – Monique Nolan
Team Manager – Jody Spiteri
Training
Thursday – 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Sunday – 4:30pm to 5:30pm
Uniform Fitting (New 2024 Uniform)
TBA
2024 Team
Abigail Perrett
Alexis Foxe
Asher Davidson
Elise Welsh
Elle Moxham
Emilia Dorahy
Emma Shield
Grace Behrens
Ivy Dansey
Maddison Thomas
Nialani Mokoia
Ruby Masters
Sienna Fernandes
Taylor Smith
An 80% attendance at all scheduled training sessions will be required to hold final team spots.
Shadows
Kaylani Lemusu
Madelyn Mccolgan
Wren Morgan
We ask that shadow players continue to attend training and gala days for ongoing skill development with opportunity to move into the JSC team in the event of player injury / withdrawal.
Coaching Team
Head Coach – Jo Lawson
Assistant Coach – Ellah Johnston
Assistant Coach – Sophie Williams
Team Manager – Jessica Rowe
Training
Coach to Advise
Uniform Fitting (New 2024 Uniform)
TBA
2024 Team
Ana Sue Delana
Bethany Wilson
Bondi Werner
Grace Bryce-Borthwick
Halle Sinclaire
Kiera Withers
Laura Gardiner
Marli Cayless
Mateja Knevitt
Mia Spooner
Millie King
Ruby Geany
Taylor Wood
Zoe Lynch
An 80% attendance at all scheduled training sessions will be required to hold final team spots.
Shadows
Adeena Mokoia
Claudia Morrison
Leila Jones
We ask that shadow players continue to attend training and gala days for ongoing skill development with opportunity to move into the JSC team in the event of player injury / withdrawal.
Coaching Team
Head Coach – Mark Jones
Assistant Coach – Kylie Nicholas
Assistant Coach – Ava Jones
Team Manager – Kirsty Wilson
Team
Seeking Expressions of Interest
Coaching Team
TBA
Hills Hornets remain committed to forming Development Teams for players who missed out on selection. The development team program sees highly qualified Hills Hornets Coaches develop players who have been talent identified during the trial process. This program has been highly successful in previous seasons, with an excellent record of players not only earning selection in the top tier team the following season, but also earning higher representative honours with Sydney Scorpions.
Further information regarding Hills Development Teams and Gala Day participation will be communicated once all teams are finalised.
Training
Thursdays 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Sundays 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Uniform Fitting (New 2024 Uniform)
TBA
2024 Team
Billie Gwynne
Charli Reisenleiter
Charlotte Wilson
Davina Raghvani
Eden Millhouse
Gabriella Fernandes
Georgia Wansey
Jade Potuzanski
Jessie Stairmand
Jordyn White
Maddison Game
Madeleine Smith
Mieke Withers
Tegan Nicholas
An 80% attendance at all scheduled training sessions will be required to hold final team spots.
Shadows
Cody Tuimaseve
We ask that shadow players continue to attend training and gala days for ongoing skill development with opportunity to move into the JSC team in the event of player injury / withdrawal.
Coaching Team
Head Coach – Monique Nolan
Assistant Coach – Abbey Good
Assistant Coach – Kaitlin McCaffery
Assistant Coach – Mackenzie Davis
Team Manager – Berin Stairmand
Training
Sundays 5:00pm to 6:30pm – Coach to advise of start date
Uniform Fitting (if required)
TBA
2024 Squad
Amber Trethowan
Cassidy Jephtha
Georgia Bezzina
Jacinta Hilton
Lily Jack
Mikaela Bowen
Millie Hollis
Piper Johnston
Pyper Marchant
Riley Lynch
Talahn Paki
Tasha White
Tia Post
Waiaria Ellis
An 80% attendance at all scheduled training sessions will be required to hold final team spots.
Shadows
Sophie Schultz
We ask that shadow players continue to attend training and gala days for ongoing skill development with opportunity to move into the JSC team in the event of player injury / withdrawal.
Coaching Team
Head Coach – Mel Mitchell
Assistant Coach – Matthew Wood
Team Manager – Anthony Jack