The Melbourne Mavericks are delighted to welcome shooting star, Reilley Batcheldor, to the club ahead of the 2026 Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) season.
Batcheldor, 23, joins the Mavericks from Sunshine Coast Lightning, bringing her trademark long-range shooting, calm court presence and elite-level experience to the Mavs’ attacking lineup.
Batcheldor made her SSN debut in 2022 and quickly earned a reputation as a fearless and accurate shooter. Despite missing the 2023 season due to an ACL injury, she returned in 2024 with standout performances, including being named Player of the Match in the Fast Five World Series Grand Final, where she helped Australia claim the gold medal.
In the 2025 SSN season, Batcheldor played 13 games, scoring 357 net points, and recording 11 rebounds and 9 deflections.
“I’m absolutely thrilled to be joining the Mavs,” Batcheldor said. “This club has built such a strong culture and identity in a short time, and I’m excited to be part of that journey. I’m looking forward to working with the coaching team and my new teammates, and I can’t wait to connect with the fans in Melbourne. I’m beyond grateful for this new opportunity in a netball crazy city!”
Mavs General Manager, Shae Bolton-Brown, said Batcheldor’s signing is a strategic addition to the club’s roster.
“Reilley is an exceptional talent with a maturity beyond her years. Her resilience, versatility and ability to perform under pressure make her a perfect fit for the Mavs,” Bolton-Brown said. “We’re excited to see her thrive in our environment and contribute to our continued growth as a club.”
Batcheldor is the Mavs' first new signing ahead of the 2026 season, joining Kim Brown, Shimona Jok, Molly Jovic and Amy Parmenter as current Mavs committed to the club until at least the end of 2026.
[With the current Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) broadcast and digital rights deal between Netball Australia and the Foxtel Group expiring at the end of next year, the end of the 2026 SSN season is the longest any club can contract a player for this point in time.]
