Weekly Advertiser | A rush to fill the power vacuum at the head of the Horsham District league’s netball competition begins this weekend.

After years of trying, Rupanyup broke through last season to claim its first A Grade netball flag since joining the league.

But in an unprecedented twist, the reigning premiers are set to lose every core member of their 2025 squad.

With a host of contenders eyeing off top spot, Saturday’s round-one matches could give an early indication of which sides might be fighting it out at the pointy end of the year.

Last year’s runner-up Edenhope- Apsley will look much the same in 2026, having returned its entire squad.

But with improved health and a full off-season to work on integrating a game plan, coach Lavinia Fox hopes the Saints are ready to launch another assault on the premiership.

The team will kick off its season with a road game against 2025 wooden spooner Pimpinio, with the Tigers aiming for improvement on their one-win campaign.

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