Match Previews | Following a Good Friday teaser, a full slate of Round 1 beckons with grand final rematches, local rivalries and action under lights!

Round 1 A Grade netball kicks off with a highly anticipated clash between Lake Wendouree and Redan, with both sides looking to set the tone early in the 2026 season.

These two teams built a strong rivalry in 2025, with both encounters producing tight contests.

Redan got the upper hand in Round 9 with a narrow four-goal win, before Lake Wendouree responded in Round 17, turning the tables with a convincing nine-goal victory.

With honours split last season, there’s plenty on the line heading into their first meeting this year.

Both Clubs will showcase some fresh faces in 2026, adding an extra layer of intrigue to this matchup.

Lake Wendouree will look to their attacking combination of Addison Funke (GS) and Ebony Porter (GA) to provide scoreboard pressure, while Emma Hawker and Rosie Todd will be key through the midcourt.

Defensively, Audrey Domaille, Remi Hooper and Kate Drew will aim to limit Redan’s scoring opportunities.

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