VIC Storm Teams Announced for the 2025 DoorDash National Youth Championships!

Touch Football Victoria is excited to announce the VIC Storm squads selected to compete at the 2025 DoorDash National Youth Championships (NYC) in Coffs Harbour! 

A huge congratulations goes out to every athlete who has earned their spot on the team. Selection at this level is no easy feat and is a testament to your talent, discipline, and consistent performance across trials and competitions. We can’t wait to see you represent Victoria! 

To wear the VIC Storm jersey is a proud achievement, and we know our athletes will give it everything as they take on the best young players from across Australia. 

Of course, our journey to NYC wouldn’t be possible without the incredible people working behind the scenes. From coaches and team managers to volunteers, your time, effort, and passion continue to shape the future of our sport in Victoria. Thank you for everything you do. 

To all traveling participants, soak up every moment, play with pride, and enjoy the ride. We’ll be cheering you on every step of the way. 🌩️ 

The team lists and management details are as follows: 

 
U12 Boys  
Head Coach: Andrew Boon 
Assistant Coach: Kip McManamey 
Team Manager: Kip McManamey 

Players: 

1. Benji Boon 
2. Lachlan McManamey 
3. Turimanu Manapori-Fraser 
4. Navid Anzary 
5. Riagan Johnston-Morton 
6. Kiingi Noda 
7. Leon Ropata 
8. Logan Trenuela 
9. Theodore (Teddy) Julian-Fraser 
10. Vincent Petty 
11. Oscar Westcott 
12. Antonio Mautinoa 
     

Shadow Players: 

• Laurence Ropata 
• Taimana Gardner 
• Liam Hika 

 

U14 Girls  
Head Coach: Scott Collins 
Team Manager: Melinda Lettieri 

Players: 

1. Aarya Ekanayake 
2. Frankie Collins 
3. Leah Westcott 
4. Anika Sri Ratnam 
5. Leysha Hapuku-Thompson 
6. Millie Tkaczuk 
7. Isla Lettieri 
8. Jasmine Morris 
9. Sienna Wimalasena 
10. Scarlett (Bug) Eade 
11. Frankie Hyde 
12. Avenah Misiluki 
13. Rhyea Bali 
14. Macey Braithwaite 
     

Shadow Players: 

• Matilda Brown 
• Madeleine Fong 
• Grace Kennedy 
• Ella MacDonald 

 

U14 Boys  
Head Coach: Steve Taunoa 
Assistant Coach: Tyson Andrews 
Team Manager: Gabrielle Macbeth 

Players: 

1. Jamisen Neame 
2. Aiden Chircop 
3. Kara Fuaava 
4. Lennox Misiluki 
5. Jayden Richardson 
6. Steph Engelbrecht 
7. Chas Kingi 
8. Tyson Tokava 
9. Mason Tohilima 
10. Jayden Lui 
11. Hugo Green 
12. Lachlan Collett 
13. Zephania Taufa 
14. Teejay Cassar 
15. Dash McMahon 
     

Shadow Players: 

• Cameron McGregor 
• Paul Mautinoa 

 

U16 Girls 
Head Coach: Chris Bartlett 
Assistant Coach: Trevor Williamson 
Team Manager: Bryar Kerridge 

Players: 

1. Kaylen-Ella Bartlett 
2. Macey Clarke 
3. Alyssa Williamson 
4. Giaan Williamson 
5. Bridget Sherry 
6. Haanika Julian-Tua 
7. Pearl Potesio 
8. Kasydee Hekemata 
9. Lily Gregory 
10. Imara Potesio 
11. Taliah Ngaruhe Hughes 
12. Havana Puke 
13. Kyah Wright 
14. Jennah Coleman 
15. Georgie Gurvich 
16. Olivia Gazal 
     

Shadow Players: None 

 

U16 Boys 
Head Coach: Darcy Peel 
Team Manager: Andrew Abbott 

Players: 

1. Charlie Abbott 
2. Oscar Abbott 
3. Nathaniel Bali 
4. Nicholas Barton 
5. Trizah Coffin 
6. Nukutaimemeha Ezekiela 
7. Brooklyn Hanita-Paki 
8. Zac Kwee 
9. Julian Laudato 
10. Ngatupuna Marsters 
11. Will McGregor 
12. Zander Nagy 
13. Joe Petty 
14. Cooper Taranto 
15. Jaden Ropata 
     

Shadow Players: None 

 

U18 Girls 
Head Coach: Ged Moriarty 
Assistant Coach: Nicole Reidy 

Players: 

1. Alice Taitoko 
2. Emerson Chadwick 
3. Holly Reidy 
4. Jess Aitken 
5. Zara Tracey 
6. Chloe Potts 
7. Kalina Ta 
8. Olivia Sidon-Gluyas 
9. Ruby Melchiorre 
10. Samara Sutherland 
11. Tricia Santosh 
12. Ines Abood 
     

Shadow Players: 

• Florance Fuiono 
• Maia Tarau 
• Manea-Jade Waru 
• Miranda Nelson