All the Australian state squads for the 2026-27 season | Full Roster Breakdown

All the Australian state squads for the 2026-27 season revealed

As the 2025-26 Australian summer of cricket fades into memory, attention turns firmly to the upcoming 2026-27 season. State associations have announced their contracted players, setting the stage for another thrilling campaign across the Sheffield Shield, Marsh One-Day Cup, and Women’s National Cricket League (WNCL).

New South Wales

Men

The Blues have seen minimal changes, maintaining much of their core squad. The departure of Matt Gilkes to South Australia is a notable loss, especially given his consistent performances across formats. However, his exit opens opportunities for emerging talent under new coach Brad Haddin. A key addition is WA pacer Bryce Jackson, who joins despite being used primarily in white-ball cricket in the west. Rookie contractee Harjas Singh, a former Australia Under-19 representative, also comes in. Blake Nikitaras has moved to Queensland as an uncontracted player, while veteran Chris Tremain has officially retired.

Contracted Players: Charlie Anderson (R), Sean Abbott, Pat Cummins (CA), Joel Davies, Ollie Davies, Ben Dwarshuis, Jack Edwards, Ryan Hadley, Liam Hatcher, Josh Hazlewood (CA), Ryan Hicks, Bryce Jackson, Riley Kingsell, Sam Konstas, Nathan Lyon (CA), Nic Maddinson, Jack Nisbet, Kurtis Patterson, Josh Philippe, Will Salzmann, Tanveer Sangha, Jake Scott (R), Lachlan Shaw, Harjas Singh (R), Steven Smith (CA), Mitchell Starc (CA), Charlie Stobo, Adam Zampa (CA)

In: Bryce Jackson (WA), Harjas Singh
Out: Matt Gilkes (SA), Blake Nikitaras, Chris Tremain (retired)

Women

NSW faces a major transition with the retirement of national captain Alyssa Healy. The squad has bolstered its depth by recruiting Emma Manix-Geeves from Tasmania. Jade Allen and Kate Pelle have lost their contracts, while Georgia Adams’ availability remains uncertain due to her commitments with Hampshire in England.

Contracted Players: Samantha Bates, Caoimhe Bray, Maitlan Brown, Erin Burns, Lauren Cheatle, Sarah Coyte, Hannah Darlington, Sienna Eve, Lucy Finn (R), Tara French (R), Ashleigh Gardner (CA), Elsa Hunter, Anika Learoyd, Phoebe Litchfield (CA), Katie Mack, Emma Manix-Geeves, Claire Moore, Frankie Nicklin, Ellyse Perry (CA), Tahlia Wilson

In: Emma Manix-Geeves (Tasmania)
Out: Jade Allen, Alyssa Healy (retired), Kate Pelle
TBC: Georgia Adams (Hampshire)

Queensland

Men

The Bulls have strengthened their pace attack with the return of Cameron Gannon from WA, a vital signing after last season’s struggles with seam depth. Usman Khawaja has retired from state cricket. Others omitted include Gurinder Sandhu, Max Bryant, and surprise Australia A pick Zanden Jeh, who didn’t feature in a first-class game. Dylan McLachlan and several rookies have been promoted to the main list.

Contracted Players: Tom Balkin, Xavier Bartlett (CA), Hugo Burdon, Jack Clayton, Cameron Gannon, Lachlan Hearne, Hayden Kerr, Marnus Labuschagne (CA), Angus Lovell, Dylan McLachlan, Michael Neser (CA), Jimmy Peirson, Matthew Renshaw, Jem Ryan, Jack Sinfield, Mark Steketee, Tom Straker, Mitchell Swepson, Callum Vidler, Hugh Weibgen, Tom Whitney, Jack Wildermuth, Tom Campbell (R), Steven Hogan (R), Charlie Lachmund (R), Oli Patterson (R)

In: Cameron Gannon (WA), Dylan McLachlan, Oli Patterson, Steven Hogan, Tom Campbell, Charlie Lachmund
Out: Gurinder Sandhu, Zanden Jeh, Benji Floros, Lachy Aitken, Max Bryant, Usman Khawaja (retired)

Women

Laura Harris has been left out after losing her place in the WNCL side, while Ruby Strange has moved to WA. The squad welcomes several new faces, including Grace Collins and promising youngster Lilli Hamilton, who joins with CA backing. Catherine White and rookies Aya Kato-Stafford and Filippa SueSee complete the fresh inclusions.

Contracted Players: Lily Bassingthwaighte, Bonnie Berry, Lucy Bourke, Grace Collins, Sianna Ginger, Lilli Hamilton, Lucy Hamilton (CA), Nicola Hancock, Grace Harris (CA), Jess Jonassen, Charli Knott, Annie O’Neil, Grace Parsons, Georgia Redmayne, Georgia Voll (CA), Catherine White, Lauren Winfield-Hill, Mikayla Wrigley. Rookies: Aya, Kato-Stafford (R), Filippa SueSee (R)

In: Grace Collins, Lilli Hamilton, Catherine White, Aya Kato-Stafford, Filippa SueSee
Out: Ruby Strange (WA), Laura Harris

South Australia

Men

South Australia pulled off a major coup by bringing Jake Weatherald back from Tasmania despite two years left on his contract. They’ve also secured NSW’s Matt Gilkes, a move made more strategic with Alex Carey expected to miss much of the Shield season due to Test duties. Noah McFadyen and Jerrssis Wadia earned contracts after standout domestic performances. Meanwhile, established names Conor McInerney and Daniel Drew have been released.

Contracted Players: Wes Agar, Jordan Buckingham, Alex Carey (CA), Brendan Doggett (CA), Jake Fraser‑McGurk, Matthew Gilkes, Travis Head (CA), Henry Hunt, Hanno Jacobs, Spencer Johnson, Jake Lehmann, Ben Manenti, Nathan McAndrew, Noah McFadyen, Nathan McSweeney, Harry Nielsen, Lloyd Pope, Henry Thornton, Campbell Thompson, Jason Sangha, Liam Scott, Mackenzie Harvey, Jerrssis Wadia, Jake Weatherald (CA), Thomas Brown (R), Kane Halfpenny (R), Douwtjie Hoogenboezem (R), Hayden Schiller (R)

In: Matthew Gilkes (NSW), Noah McFadyen, Jerrssis Wadia, Jake Weatherald (Tasmania), Thomas Brown, Kane Halfpenny, Hayden Schiller
Out: Conor McInerney, Daniel Drew, Thomas Kelly, Aidan Cahill, Harry Matthias

Women

The women’s squad remains unchanged, a statement of confidence despite a fourth-place finish in the WNCL. Jemma Barsby continues as captain, with CA-contracted trio Tahlia McGrath, Darcie Brown, and Megan Schutt anchoring the core.

Contracted Players: Hollie Armitage, Jemma Barsby, Darcie Brown (CA), Maggie Clark (R), Emma De Broughe, Emmerson Filsell, Ellie Johnston, Eleanor Larosa, Isabella Malgioglio, Tahlia McGrath (CA), Courtney Neale, Bridget Patterson, Maddie Penna, Kate Peterson, Megan Schutt (CA), Courtney Webb, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Ella Wilson, Elizabeth Worthley

Tasmania

Men

The loss of Jake Weatherald to SA is softened by the reality that his potential role as Test opener may keep him out of Shield cricket anyway. Seamer Kieren Elliott has joined WA. Ben McDermott returns on contract after playing uncontracted last season. Nikhil Chaudhary and Teague Wyllie, both key contributors, are now full-time squad members.

Contracted Players: Marcus Bean, Gabe Bell, Jackson Bird, Iain Carlisle, Nikhil Chaudhary, Jake Doran, Nathan Ellis (CA), Brad Hope, Caleb Jewell, Matthew Kuhnemann (CA), Raf MacMillian, Caelan Maladay, Ben McDermott, Riley Meredith, Lawrence Neil-Smith, Mitch Owen, Will Prestwidge, Nivethan Radhakrishnan, Jordan Silk, Billy Stanlake, Tim Ward, Beau Webster (CA), Teague Wyllie, Kasey Barton (R), Zac Curtain (R), Aidan O’Connor (R), Nitesh Samuel (R), William Taylor (R)

In: Teague Wyllie (WA), Caelan Maladay, Nikhil Chaudhary, Ben McDermott, Kasey Barton, Nitesh Samuel, William Taylor
Out: Jake Weatherald (SA), Kieran Elliott (WA), Mac Wright, Charlie Wakim

Women

Tasmania has made bold moves, signing England allrounder Alice Davidson-Richards as an overseas player. They’ve also brought in interstate talent Kate Pelle (NSW) and Ella Hayward (Victoria), the latter named player of the year in 2024-25. Emma Manix-Geeves has left for NSW, while Amy Smith is no longer contracted.

Contracted Players: Nicola Carey (CA), Alice Davidson-Richards, Maisy Gibson, Ella Hayward, Ruth Johnston, Sara Kennedy, Lizelle Lee, Caity Mair, Kate Pelle, Tabatha Saville, Hayley Silver-Holmes, Courtney Sippel, Lauren Smith, Naomi Stalenberg, Rachel Trenaman, Elyse Villani, Callie Wilson, Ava Curtis (R), Mia Barwick (R)

In: Kate Pelle (NSW), Ella Hayward (VIC), Alice Davidson-Richards (ENG), Caity Mair
Out: Kathryn Bryce, Amy Smith, Emma Manix-Geeves (NSW)