Five return to defend Kangaroos title

Holly Nelson and Abby Butler will again co-coach the team, which will be missing key defender Abigail Sergienko, winger Teah Ryan and the experienced Sheree Starling, who is coaching Rushworth.

Allana Adams will be joined in defence by Grace Jackson-Kightly and Chloe Byrne, who are both expected to slot into the starting seven.

Libby Pangrazio will work with Nelson and another recruit Danisha Wheeler in the mid-court, which will also see Kim Hanratty at different stages.

With the arrival of Jemma Wright, to join goal shooting star Jacqui Gahan, Hanratty is likely to spend more time in the mid-court.