Queensland Cricket has today announced the extended squad lists for both the Queensland Men’s and Women’s Indigenous teams ahead of the 2026 National Indigenous Cricket Championships (NICC), to be held in Mackay from 14–19 April.
Extended Indigenous Squad Lists Announced for 2026 National Indigenous Cricket Championships
The release of the extended squads follows a historic 2025 campaign, where Queensland delivered its strongest collective performance at any NICC tournament. The Men’s team claimed the national title, while the Women’s team secured a second‑place finish, demonstrating the rising strength and depth of Indigenous cricket across the state. With that momentum behind them, both squads now turn their attention to the year ahead.
Over the coming weeks, players from across Queensland will continue to strive to earn selection in the final travelling squads, to be confirmed by 25 February. The extended lists feature a mix of returning performers and emerging talent, with competition for places expected to be highly competitive.
Queensland Cricket’s Head of Strategic Initiatives – Community Cricket, Katisha Webb, said the announcement reflects the continued growth of Indigenous cricket throughout the state.
“Last year was an outstanding achievement for both squads, and it is exciting to see the calibre of players putting their hands up again in 2026. We have a talented and committed group who are deeply connected to the game, and this next period gives them an important opportunity to showcase their readiness for national competition.”
The 2026 NICC tournament will once again bring together teams from across the country in Mackay, celebrating culture, community, and high‑quality cricket in one of the most exciting events on the national cricket calendar.
Final team announcements for both the Men’s and Women’s squads will be made following the completion of the selection period in late February.
Queensland Cricket congratulates all the below players selected in the extended squads and looks forward to supporting them throughout the lead‑up to the championships.
Queensland Women’s Indigenous Extended Squad 2026
|
Player Name |
Current Cricket Club |
Player Mob |
|
Christina Coulson |
Valleys District CC |
Kaurareg |
|
Lucy Neumann |
Ipswich Hornets |
Ngiyampaa |
|
Tracee Williamson |
Sarina Cricket Association |
Waiben/Thursday Island |
|
Grace Abdy |
Valleys Districts CC |
Waanyi/Ganggalida |
|
Clodagh Ryall |
Wynnum Manly District CC |
Kaurareg |
|
Dharmini Chauhan |
University of Qld |
Wiradjuri |
|
Anita Silva |
Woodbridge CC |
Palawa/Pakana |
|
Delyse Laycock |
Wynnum Manly District CC |
Unsure |
|
Mahlie Bennett |
Gold Coast Dolphins |
Wiradjuri |
|
Carys Underwood |
Sunshine Coast Scorchers |
Kooma |
|
Temeika Wilson |
Wynnum Manly District CC |
Dharug |
|
Juliette Wenitong |
Norths Cairns CC |
Kabi Kabi |
|
Caitlyn Henry |
Mount Garnet Hawks |
Warrungu/Girrimay |
|
Grace Warcon |
Brothers CC |
South Sea Islander |
|
Nicole Gunston |
South Burnett AFL Saints/Cricket |
Wakka Wakka |
|
Keiryn Lenoy |
Mulgrave Combined Cricket |
Jirrbal |
Queensland Men’s Indigenous Extended Squad 2026
|
Player Name |
Current Cricket Club |
Player Mob |
|
Dylan McLachlan |
Valleys Districts Cricket Club |
Kamilaroi |
|
Cruz Baker |
Northern Suburbs Cricket Club |
Dharug |
|
Darcy Graham |
Western Suburbs District Cricket Club |
Gangalidda |
|
JD Wilkins |
Home Hill Cricket Club/ Saints Cricket Club |
Kamilaroi |
|
Jaecob Prien |
Wanderers Cricket Club |
Juru/Bindal |
|
Noah Vojinov |
Northern Suburbs Cricket Club |
Wiradjuri |
|
Jacob Turner |
Sandgate-Redcliffe Districts Cricket Club |
Mbarbaram |
|
Matt Dalton |
Queens Cricket Club |
Ngemba |
|
Banjo Seaniger |
Northern Suburbs Cricket Club |
Dharug |
|
Jamison Allen |
Clermont Bulls Cricket Club |
Maliangaapa/Barkindji |
|
Kael Newcombe |
Cairns Rovers Cricket Club |
Ngunnawal/Wagadagam |
|
Malaki Gabey |
Proserpine Junior Cricket Association |
Ngaro/Gia/Zagareb |
|
Koby Williams |
Strollers Cricket Club |
Wakka Wakka |
|
Peter Mills |
Yandina Cricket Club |
Gubbi Gubbi |
|
Ramon Mutch |
Crossroads Cricket Club |
Bigumbul/Djaku-nde |
|
Steve Roser |
Gracemere Bulls Cricket Club |
Wulli Wulli |
|
George Fisher |
Murwillumbah Cricket Club |
Kamilaroi |
|
Zach Campbell |
Charters Tower Cricket Club |
Waanyi/Midakoodi |
|
Joshua Wilson |
Mudgeeraba Nerang District Cricket Club |
Kamilaroi |
|
Riley Waterton |
Northern Suburbs District Cricket |
Iman |
|
Jake Coolwell |
Toombul Districts Cricket Club |
Gooreng Gooreng/Mununjhali/Ghungalu |
|
Bailey Reed |
Sandgate-Redcliffe Districts Cricket Club |
Kaurareg |
|
Lachlan Mark |
Toombul Districts Cricket Club |
Bayali |
|
Callum Asbury |
Northern Suburbs District Cricket Club |
Yorta Yorta |