17/09/2026
2026 RYE-SORRENTO WAVES TEAM OF THE YEAR
Announced at our Presentation Day on Sunday, we’re incredibly proud to unveil our 2026 Team of the Year!
This team is a wonderful reflection of the incredible talent, commitment & growth across our entire Waves family. From U10s right through to U18s, these girls have been recognised by our coaching staff for their stand-out efforts, consistency, determination & impact throughout the 2026 season.
It’s so exciting to see individual efforts being recognised, but even more exciting to see just how much talent we have across every age group. The future of the Waves is looking very bright!
A huge congratulations to every girl selected — being named in the Team of the Year is a fantastic achievement & something you should all be incredibly proud of.
BACK LINE
Back Pocket: Imogen Bec (U14s)
Full Back: Lacey Brooks (U18s)
Back Pocket: Charlee Garratt (U16s)
Half Back Flank: Ivy Rotar (U16s)
Centre Half Back: Rose Allen-Wallace (U16s)
Half Back Flank: Ashie Souter (U12 Tides)
MIDFIELD
Ruck: Pia Rowe (U14s)
Ruck Rover: Kelsy Stannage (U18s)
Rover: Sadie Gullery (U14s)
Wing: Charli Baron (U12 Tides)
Centre: Scout Shaw (U18s)
Wing: Rain Fitzgerald (U14s)
FORWARD LINE
Half Forward Flank: Layla Frost (U12 Rips)
Centre Half Forward: Isla Volkmer (U18s)
Half Forward Flank: Zahi Wettenhall (U16s)
Forward Pocket: Lucy Keach (U12 Tides)
Full Forward: Keeley Johnson-Boe (U18s)
Forward Pocket: Willow Caruana (U10s)
INTERCHANGE
Shylah Farmer (U18s)
Jolie Mulligan (U16s)
Summer Smith (U14s)
Abigail Meister (U12 Tides)
EMERGENCIES
Matilda Reid (U12 Rips)
Stella Finlay (U12 Rips)
Indi Stumer (U10s)
COACH & LEADERSHIP
Coach: Kyle Jennings (U12 Tides)
Captain: Lacey Brooks (U18s)
Vice Captain: Keeley Johnson-Boe (U18s)
A special congratulations to Kyle Jennings on being named Coach of the 2026 Team of the Year. His commitment, determination & belief in his team has been evident all season, & we couldn’t have asked for a better coach to lead the Tides in 2026.
2026 has been another huge year for the Waves, & this team is a pretty special snapshot of the talent we have within our club.
Bring on 2027!
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