MLP Australia 2025 Team Rosters: The MLP Australia 2025 Premier draft wrapped up Monday evening with twelve teams finalizing their rosters for the upcoming season. The teams were formed through a hybrid snake draft format, where captains selected their squads based on specific team requirements.
Team Rosters Announced
Here are the rosters for the MLP Australia 2025 Premier teams:
- Melbourne Mavericks: Aaron Blitz (C), Nicola Schoeman, Hsiang Wen Huang, Joey Farias
- Asia Aces: Kenta Miyoshi (C), Aiko Yoshitomi, Caden Nemoff, Marcela Donatoni
- Gold Coast Glory: Sarah Burr (C), Thaddea Lock, Vanshik Kapadia, Yuvraj Ruia
- Northern Crocs: Andie Dikosavljevic (C), Jamie Haas, Willy Chung, Prycen Haas
- Western Vipers: Andy Horridge (C), Mihae Kwon, Zoey Weil, Ryan Henry
- Bondi Pickleball Club: Roos van Reek (C), Paula Rives Palau, Rob Cassidy, Mayur Narayan Patil
- Eastern Rush: Katy Hart (C), Lucas Pascoe, Lauren Victoria Mercado, Aryaan Bhatia
- Southern Stars: Jai Grewal (C), Angie Walker, Louis Laville, Naimi Mehta
- New Zealand Hustle: Kyle Whatnall (C), Michelle Esquivel, Talia Saunders, Santhosh Narayanan
- Brisbane Breakers: George Wall (C), Sarah Hua, Wong Hong Kit, Katie Morris
- Sydney Smash: Mitchell Hargreaves (C), Alex Walker, Bernadette Massih, Eunggwon Kim
- South East Asia Surge: Sarah Jane Lim (C), Leander Lazaro, Vrushali Thakare, Lin Guang Sian
Draft Format and Rules
The draft required each team to have one captain, one player from the Asia-Pacific region, and two open picks. Additionally, teams could select only one player from the United States. The selection process ensures diverse teams that represent global talent across the Asia-Pacific region.
Season Outlook
The 2025 MLP Australia Premier season will consist of six events, with the first scheduled from April 3-6 during the NSW Open. The newly formed teams will compete in these events, with fans eagerly anticipating exciting matches as the season kicks off. The draft results set the stage for a thrilling season ahead, as each team now has their final roster in place.
News in Brief: MLP Australia 2025 Team Rosters
The MLP Australia 2025 Premier draft concluded with twelve teams finalizing their rosters. Each team includes a captain, one Asia-Pacific player, and two open picks. The season starts with the NSW Open from April 3-6. The diverse teams, formed through a hybrid snake format, promise an exciting season ahead.
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