13 club debutants, and the return of a former junior, headline Kiama Power’s team selections for their Round 1 clash with the Bulldogs on Saturday.
As revealed last month, former Kiama junior Will Stewart will make his long-awaited return on Saturday in the club’s season opener against Wollongong at Keira Oval.
Five other men’s players will also wear black and teal for the first time on Saturday, with new recruits Ryley Walker, Liam Zeschke, Dan Freeman, Rhys Hartwig, Nash Graham and Jamie Reay all named for their official Kiama debuts.
Meanwhile two former Kiama juniors, Fynn and Oliver Baget, will take on the Bulldogs and make their debut in the senior side after spending some seasons at The Entrance Bateau Bay and UNSW Eastern Suburbs respectively.
Star skipper Josh Simpson will lead his side against the Bulldogs on Saturday, with new head coach Sean Byrne hopeful that his side begins their season with a strong showing against the Bulldogs.
For the Kiama women, six debutants will pull on the Power jumper for the first time this Saturday when their Women’s Premier Division match begins at 12:10pm.
Sophee Turner and Siane Fonua have arrived in Kiama from the ADFA Rams, and will line up alongside first-games Jazmin Tikkeros, Bel Piper and Lara McGee as the team begin their 2026 campaign against last season’s preliminary finalists.
Tiana Darragh will also make her debut in the Power senior team, after an incredible U17 season which saw her awarded the 2024 Rising Star.
After a long summer and a pair of pre-season games, the Power will now look to kick off their 2026 campaign with a win and look to reclaim the Paul Doherty Cup.
AFL South Coast Round 1
Bulldogs v Power
Saturday, April 11
Men’s Premier Division 1:50pm
Women’s Premier Division 12:10pm
Keira Oval | Dharawal
