Gisborne coach Tarryn Rymer will remain the Bendigo Netball League’s representative coach in 2026.
The league announced that Rymer will lead the open representative team having held the role the past couple of years,
Joining Rymer will be Jayden Cowling, who will serve as an assistant coach and form part of the squad’s selection panel.
The league said that Cowling brings extensive experience and a deep knowledge of the game at the highest level, ensuring the team’s selection process and preparation are of the highest standard.
The re-appointments comes after the BNL didn’t field an open representative netball team in 2025 for Netball Victoria’s Association Championships due to player availability relating to eligibility rules for players aligned to the Victoria Netball League.
Headlining the open teams schedule will be an Interleague clash with the Ovens and Murray on 23 May at the QEO, while the 2026 Netball Victoria Association Championships will remain on the team’s schedule pending player eligibility.
BNL general manager Tom King said they were delighted to have Rymer and Cowling back at the helm of their open representative netball team and can’t wait to see the team prepare for a 2026 schedule that includes the huge matchup against the Ovens and Murray.
Preparations for the squad have already commenced with a formal schedule including information on player nominations and trials to be announced early in 2026.
