The MLP Australia 2025 Premier draft continued Monday evening with the second round of picks. Twelve team captains selected new players to complete their squads, using the hybrid snake format.
Round 2 Draft Results
The following players were chosen in Round 2:
- Vrushali Thakare – South East Asia Surge
- Bernadette Massih – Sydney Smash
- Wong Hong Kit – Brisbane Breakers
- Talia Saunders – New Zealand Hustle
- Louis Laville – Southern Stars
- Lauren Victoria Mercado – Eastern Rush
- Rob Cassidy – Bondi Pickleball Club
- Zoey Weil – Western Vipers
- Willy Chung – Northern Crocs
- Vanshik Kapadia – Gold Coast Glory
- Caden Nemoff – Asia Aces
- Hsiang Wen Huang – Melbourne Mavericks
Team Structure and Format
Each team must consist of one captain, one player from the Asia-Pacific region, and two ‘open’ picks. Teams can only select one player from the United States.
Looking Ahead to the 2025 Season
The 2025 season will feature six events, with the first competition set for April 3-6 at the NSW Open. The draft is essential in shaping the teams, as the captains look to assemble the best possible squads to compete in the season. Fans are eagerly anticipating the action to begin in April.
News in Brief: MLP Australia 2025
The MLP Australia 2025 Premier draft continued Monday with the second round of picks, where twelve team captains selected players to complete their squads. The season will feature six events, starting with the NSW Open in April. Teams now have their full rosters as they prepare for the competition.
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