Junior Female Team Announcement: Round 9

Author: melbournestorm.com.au
Timestamp: Thu 2 Apr 2026, 12:22 PM

Storm’s Tarsha Gale (U19) and Lisa Fiaola (U17) sides will both travel to Wollongong, New South Wales this weekend to take on the Steelers on Saturday afternoon for their last rounds in the regular season.

Tarsha Gale (U19)

Coming off a bye, Storm’s (U19) side will look to finish the season strong with a win against the Steelers. Gina Aiono will continue to play fullback with the combination of Sierra Teo as half back and Eboni Heurea as hooker.

Round 9 - Round 9 - Saturday 4 Apr

2:20 am

Steelers

Storm

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Steelers is number 1 Ella Churchill

Fullback for Storm is number 1 Gina Aiono
Winger for Steelers is number 2 Kiara Kostovski

Winger for Storm is number 2 Eleksia Finau-Fotu
Centre for Steelers is number 3 Halle Barrett

Centre for Storm is number 3 Carolina Cook
Centre for Steelers is number 4 Holly Czornobej

Centre for Storm is number 4 Toefiliga Lokeni
Winger for Steelers is number 5 Sienna Young

Winger for Storm is number 5 Akeelah Coffin
Five-Eighth for Steelers is number 6 Skye Spencer

Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Mahlia Davys
Halfback for Steelers is number 7 Ella Greatz

Halfback for Storm is number 7 Sierra Teo

Forwards

Prop for Steelers is number 8 Armani Tanioria

Prop for Storm is number 8 Moonlight Moala
Hooker for Steelers is number 9 Madison Hemopo

Hooker for Storm is number 9 Eboni Heurea
Prop for Steelers is number 17 Blessing Donvenekham

Prop for Storm is number 10 Katelyn Faifili-Boon
2nd Row for Steelers is number 11 Tahlia O'Brien

2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Kirita Eli
2nd Row for Steelers is number 12 Paige Tauaneai

2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Justice Huriwai Daymond
Lock for Steelers is number 13 Charlotte Nicolson

Lock for Storm is number 13 Aria Nixon Mcfelin

Interchange

Interchange for Steelers is number 14 Tori Shipton

Interchange for Storm is number 14 Dhillon-Natalia Baker
Interchange for Steelers is number 15 Michala Hardy

Interchange for Storm is number 15 Vahoi Matangi
Interchange for Steelers is number 20 Siulolo Richter

Interchange for Storm is number 16 Deandrea Morgan
Interchange for Steelers is number 21 Seriah Palepale

Interchange for Storm is number 17 Kamanu Li'i Dennis

Reserves

Replacement for Steelers is number 22 Ally Hamilton

Replacement for Storm is number 18 Gyziah-faye Apera
Reserve for Storm is number 19 Shelby Kohunui
Reserve for Storm is number 20 Dhyllen Afuie
Reserve for Storm is number 21 Florance Fuiono
Reserve for Storm is number 22 Melaea Palavi

Dhyllen Afuie
Florance Fuiono
Melaea Palavi
Shelby Kohunui

Last updated: 4/2/2026 2:25:24 AM

Lisa Fiaola (U17)

Also coming off a bye, Storms (U17) side will be looking to secure a win against the Steelers in Round 9 to lock in their spot in the upcoming finals. Ocean Kaiwai-Rangikauhata lines up at fullback, while Halo Titimaea at five-eighth and Dandelian Luamanu at halfback combine in the halves, with Keira Collins named at hooker.