The New South Wales Touch Association (NSWTA) is excited and proud of all NSW Touch players, coaches, and referees selected to represent the Australian Emus at the 2024 World Cup in Nottingham, England.
An open letter to all NSW Touch representatives
It is a tremendous honour and a testament to your hard work, dedication, and exceptional skills in the sport of touch football.
Your selection reflects not only your individual talent but also the collective strength of the NSWTA. Some 155 NSW players, team management, and referees are attending as Australian representatives. As you embark on this incredible journey, know that you carry with you the pride and support of our entire community.
Competing on the global stage is a remarkable opportunity to showcase your abilities and demonstrate the spirit of sportsmanship and camaraderie that defines our sport. Your commitment to excellence on and off the field represents the values of the NSWTA and the touch football community.
As you pull on the green and gold, remember to cherish every moment, embrace the challenges, and support your teammates with unwavering determination. Your dedication and passion for the sport will undoubtedly inspire others and leave a lasting impact on your experience at the event.
Women’s Open
Maddison Drew
Hannah Dyball
Rachel Jeffs
Danielle Norman
Isabella Slattery
Melissa Mitchell (Manager)
Men’s Open
Luke Cain
Jack Edwards
Dylan Hennessey
Jordan Marshall-King
Mixed Open
Zachary Bouzounis
Mackenzie Davis
Daniel Langbridge
Christopher Lennon
Stephanie Maiolo
Patricia Michaelopoulos
Jackson Mills
Zara Nicholas
Jessica Potts
Kai Simbolon*
Dave Nolan (Coach)
Mark Harrington (Manager)
Senior Mixed
Matthew Bale
Nicholas Bale
Nick Grant
Joseph Herewini
Beau Montgomery
Manu Wakely
Kirstie Wakely
Carly Walsh
Timothy Wilson
Jay Miller (Assistant Coach)
Women’s 27
Rebecca Beath
Rebecca Cachia
Vanessa Da Pra
Kimberley Grant
Stephanie Halpin
Madison Harborne
Sarah Peattie
Dymphna Smith
Emma Williams
Natalie Little (Assistant Coach)
Men’s 30
Toby-James Krusec
Madalitso Masache
Luke Simmons
Josh Smart
Karley Banks (Coach)
Matthew Richards (Assistant Coach)
Geoff Thornton (Manager)
Women’s 35
Leia Ayoub
Chloe Butcher
Sophie Crouch
Kate Hilyard
Tahney Luck
Jacqualine Simpson
Carol Forlonge (Manager)
Men’s 35
Jai Ayoub
Jonathan Bailey
Scott Bradley
Joshua Phillips
Cain Rangi
Dane Ryan
David Maher
Anthony Tipple
Matthew Tope
Michael McGrath (Manager)
Women’s 40
Dominique Barlow
Vanessa Cooper
Relle Donovan
Nic Grose
Karina Haddin
Kellie-Jean Johnston
Kobie Knight
Kerrie Rendell
Kylie Stewart
Steven Hepburn (Assistant Coach)
Men’s 40
Heath Cooper
Elies El Chaar
Richard Foote
Andrew Lees
Warren Lorger
Tim Robinson
Shaun Street
Benji Watts
Rob White
Men’s 45
Drew Davies
Adam Fahim
Michael Irvine
Trung Le
Paul MacPherson
Nathan McLachlan
Darren Reynoldson
David Rose
Adrian Vallelonga
Shane Warman
Mark Williams
Pat Batiste (Coach)
Paul Krahe (Assistant Coach)
Clayton Blackman (Manager)
Men’s 50
Anthony Dudeck
Tony Eltakchi
Graham Knights
Mark Leonard
Steve Menzies
Dean Michniewicz
David Roberts
Garry Sonda
David Stewart
Alan Woods
Peter Vincent (Coach)
Bruce Agar (Assistant Coach)
Men’s 55
Amir Ayoub
David Cheung
Derek Duguid
Edward Fong
Brett Gillard
John Haladus
Steven Hughes
James Marks
Brandon McDonald
Mick McCall (Coach)
Tim Kitchingham (Assistant Coach)
Larry Kent (Manager)
Referees
David Baggio
Victor Baptista
Emma Bleasdale
Matthew Bowcock
Angela Budai
Tony Calabria
Charlie Cheesley
John Clark
Alec Clark
Mason Colwell
Peter Cooper
Savannah Draper
Amanda Draper
John Frost
Ben Harris
Cooper Jones
Daniel Kustec
David McGee
Joe Mercuri
Beth Monk
Patrick Moran
Steven Naumovski
Victor Naumovski
Barry Nichols
Gregory Oaten
Stephen Pike
Samuel Piper
Chris Reynolds
Brandon Sanderson
Kim Skelly
Anthony Smith
Paul Tesoriero
Ryan Wake
Caleb Walz
Jason Whitney
