Born in Geelong, Kelly was a highly active kid, with a strong passion for netball. At age 15, after being diagnosed with a rare and aggressive cancer in her right knee, she was forced to make the life-changing decision to amputate her leg. 

After a painstaking 3 months of rehabilitation, she was fitted with a prosthetic leg. Having learnt to walk again, and facing the reality that her netball career was over, her passion grew for running.  

In 2009, Kelly became the first above-knee amputee woman to climb to the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro. She then rose to the top in Long Jump in 2012, setting a new world record; claimed the gold medal; and ran a personal best in the 100m to claim silver in London. 

After receiving the Order of Australia Medal, her drive for accomplishment focused towards powerlifting and set new Australian records at the National Championships, World Championships, and the Commonwealth Games in 2018. 

However, beyond sports, Kelly's proudest role is being a mother. Being an ambassador for Make-A-Wish Foundation Australia, Rare Cancers Australia and The START Foundation, Kelly is also in demand as a motivational speaker and a health & fitness model, being a strong advocate in normalising all shapes, sizes and disabilities. 

Ali Waight is the dynamic force behind Queenscliff Football Netball Club, making history as its first female president in a 140-year legacy. Alongside her leadership role, Ali manages a successful real estate property styling business and is a devoted mother of three sons. Her community-minded approach and goal-driven mindset have infused her presidency with fresh perspectives and initiatives, sparing excitement and enthusiam among QFNC members and shaping the club's future. 

Emma Daffy is a dynamic netballer, excelling both in mainstream and All-Abilities competitions. Her journey began in Warrnambool before she moved to Geelong and began All-Abilities netball at Lara Football Netball Club in 2017. With an immense passion and enthusiasm for the sport, Emma sought to challenge herself further and is now a star goal attack for Newcomb All-Abilities and Lara’s Senior Netball Club. Despite facing obstacles, including a diagnosis of autism at a young age, Emma's determination propelled her to represent Victoria in the Marie Little Shield, earning accolades like the Most Valuable Player. Balancing her passion for netball with her studies, Emma aspires to become a personal trainer and advocates for inclusivity in sports, encouraging others to pursue their dreams regardless of barriers. With her strong determination, Emma Daffy continues to inspire and break boundaries in the world of netball. 

Geelong welcomed back inaugural ruck Erin Hoare for the 2023 Season, drafting the former Cat with pick one in the AFLW Season 8 Supplementary Draft.

The 29-year-old came to the game late in her long star-studded career.  She played in Australia's premier netball league for three years while studying mental health, which included a stint at Oxford, a PhD, and recently, a Fulbright scholarship to map the impact of diet and exercise on mental health. 

She was picked up by the Melbourne Vixens in 2013, where she primarily played as goal shooter or goal attack, staying two years and winning a title in 2014 before moving to the NSW Swifts. One of the tallest players in the AFLW, Hoare is a talented ruck who played for Melbourne and Geelong in her previous AFLW stint, before heading overseas for an incredible opportunity to complete her post-doctorate studies at Cambridge University. Led the league for hit outs in her most recent season, and is set to team with Liv Fuller in the Cats’ ruck department for 2023.