Melbourne Mavericks became the new franchise for the upcoming Suncorp Super Netball season after the Collingwood Magpies folded upon the conclusion of the 2023 season.
The Mavericks will compete for the first time in the league this year after they were handed the license previously owned by the Magpies, beating out as many as six other teams to set up their home in Victoria.
Who are the Melbourne Mavericks?
The Mavericks, who are owned by Sports Entertainment Network (SEN), will enter into the league amidst a competition-wide upheaval.
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"We couldn’t be more excited to launch our brand and strongly believe the Mavericks name reflects who we are as a team on the court, but also overall as a club," General Manager of Netball Operations, Shae Bolton-Brown, said upon the unveiling of the club.
"We want to be bold and take the game in an exciting direction that appeals to existing and new netball fans.
"We are respectful but ambitious to do things our own way, united by admiration of our athletes’ skill and strength."
Upon their unveiling late last year, the Mavericks also revealed they would be led by former England coach Tracey Neville.
"The thought process behind our new brand is awesome, it has impact, sells our story and speaks loudly about the staff and players we want to attract to be part of our family," the coach said.
"The brand means business and so do we as a new franchise."
The Mavericks will play their first game against the Melbourne Vixens on April 14 at John Cain Arena.
Super Netball teams 2024
- Adelaide Vixens
- Giants Netball
- Melbourne Mavericks
- Melbourne Vixens
- New South Wales Swifts
- Queensland Firebirds
- Sunshine Coast Lightning
- West Coast Fever
Who is Melbourne Mavericks’ captain?
Amy Parmenter was named as the captain for the club’s inaugural Super Netball campaign.
Parmenter will lead the side after joining the club from the Giants and will be supported by English international Eleanor Cardwell, while Olivia Lewis rounds out the leadership group.
Melbourne Mavericks squad
- Shimona Nelson
- Eleanor Cardwell
- Uneeq Palavi
- Sasha Glasgow
- Gabby Sinclair
- Maisie Nankivell
- Molly Jovic
- Tayla Fraser
- Montana Holmes
- Amy Parmenter
- Kim Jenner
- Lauren Moore
- Olivia Lewis
Melbourne Mavericks schedule
In 2024, eight teams will compete for the right to hoist the Super Netball Trophy with the Mavericks starting their first campaign in April before the league wraps up with a grand final on August 3.
| Round | Date | Fixture | Venue |
| 1 | Sun. April 14 | Mavericks vs. Vixens | John Cain Arena |
| 2 | Sun. April 21 | Swifts vs. Mavericks | Ken Rosewall Arena |
| 3 | Sat. April 27 | Mavericks vs. Fever | John Cain Arena |
| 4 | Sat. May 4 | Lightning vs. Mavericks | UniSC Arena |
| 5 | Sat. May 11 | Mavericks vs. Thunderbirds | John Cain Arena |
| 6 | Sun. May 19 | Firebirds vs. Mavericks | Nissan Arena |
| 7 | Sun. May 26 | Mavericks vs. Giants | John Cain Arena |
| 8 | Sun. June 2 | Mavericks vs. Swifts | John Cain Arena |
| 9 | Mon. June 10 | Vixens vs. Mavericks | John Cain Arena |
| 10 | Sun. June 16 | Mavericks vs. Firebirds | John Cain Arena |
| 11 | Sat. June 22 | Thunderbirds vs. Mavericks | Adelaide Entertainment Centre |
| 12 | Sat. June 29 | Mavericks vs. Lightning | TBC |
| 13 | Sat. July 6 | Giants vs. Mavericks | Ken Rosewall Arena |
| 14 | Sat. July 13 | Fever vs. Mavericks | RAC Arena |
How to watch Super Netball 2024 in Australia
Every match will continue to be shown live and on-demand via Fox Sports and Kayo.
Select matches will be made available to stream for free on Kayo Freebies.
