11/10/2026
'🖤💛 THE FUTURE IS ROARING AT CARDINIA TIGERS! 💛🖤
INTRODUCING OUR 2027 JUNIOR COACHING TEAM!
Developing talent. Building confidence. Inspiring the next generation of Tigers!
The Cardinia Tigers are incredibly excited to officially unveil our Junior Coaching Team for the 2027 season!
Our junior players are the future of our club, and we couldn’t be more thrilled with the passionate, dedicated and enthusiastic group of coaches who will be guiding them in 2027.
Bringing together experience, fresh perspectives, a wealth of netball knowledge and a shared commitment to player development, this coaching team is ready to inspire our young Tigers both on and off the court.
🖤💛 17U BLUE – ALISSA DAVIS
An incredible senior player with a wealth of netball knowledge, Alissa brings both experience and a genuine passion for developing young athletes. With a strong understanding of what it takes to compete at senior level, she is perfectly placed to guide and support our 17U players as they prepare for the exciting transition from junior to senior netball. We can’t wait to see the impact she makes!
🖤💛 17U WHITE – BRAD BUJEGA
Following a fantastic season coaching our 13U White team in 2026, we’re thrilled to welcome Brad back as he steps up to a new challenge in 2027! With a strong sporting background and a focus on skill development, teamwork and building a positive team culture, Brad brings plenty of enthusiasm and valuable experience to the role. We’re excited to see him take this next step in his coaching journey!
🖤💛 15U BLUE – RACHEL THOMAS
Alongside taking the reins of our B Grade team in 2027, Rachel will also bring her passion for junior development to our 15U Blue squad. With extensive coaching experience and a genuine interest in nurturing emerging talent, Rachel is committed to helping young players build confidence, strengthen their skills and reach their potential. We’re thrilled to have her guiding this exciting group of young Tigers!
🖤💛 15U WHITE – CARLY PALMER
We’re delighted to welcome Carly to our junior coaching team! Already a familiar and much-loved face around the Tigers through her committee involvement and vivacious personality, Carly is taking an exciting leap into the coaching ranks. Bringing enthusiasm, energy and a genuine love for our club, we look forward to supporting and mentoring Carly as she embraces this new challenge in 2027!
🖤💛 13U BLUE – FI HOGBEN
We’re absolutely thrilled to have Fi returning for another season! Following a wonderful 2026, which saw her young players make enormous strides in their development, Fi brings experience, kindness and a genuine love for coaching our youngest Tigers. Her patient, encouraging approach creates an environment where players feel supported, confident and excited to learn. Our 13U Blue team couldn’t be in better hands!
🖤💛 13U BLUE ASSISTANT COACH – MADDIE NEIL
After showing a keen interest in coaching while assisting Fi throughout 2026, Maddie is excited to continue developing her skills in 2027. Passionate, enthusiastic and genuinely invested in helping young players grow, Maddie brings a wonderful attitude and a willingness to learn. We’re excited to support her coaching journey and know she’ll be a fantastic addition to our 13U Blue coaching team!
🖤💛 13U WHITE CO-COACH – KERRYN WEICKHARDT
Our very own Prez Kez is adding another exciting role to her Tigers journey in 2027! With a huge passion for junior development and a wealth of coaching knowledge and experience, Kerryn is looking forward to helping shape our youngest players. Her leadership, dedication and commitment to developing both players and coaches will make her an invaluable mentor across our entire junior coaching group.
🖤💛 13U WHITE CO-COACH – BREE NORRIS
We’re thrilled to welcome Bree into the coaching ranks for 2027! New to coaching but bringing plenty of passion, commitment and a genuine people-first approach, Bree is excited to work alongside Kerryn to inspire our next generation of Tigers. Her enthusiasm for netball and dedication to creating a positive, encouraging environment make her a wonderful addition to our junior coaching team!
🖤💛 ONE CLUB. ONE VISION. A BRIGHT FUTURE.
From our youngest developing players to those preparing to take the next step into senior netball, we’re incredibly proud of the coaching team we’ve assembled for 2027.
We know our young Tigers will be supported, challenged, encouraged and inspired every step of the way.
Please join us in congratulating and welcoming our 2027 Junior Coaching Team!
🖤💛 TOGETHER WE ROAR! '
