Ladder Position: 1st – 16 wins, 2 losses (178.08%)
Best and Fairest: Cal Cusack
Leading Goal Kicker: Joel Cusack – 85 Goals
Season Review
Heatherton produced an outstanding 2026 Division 3 season, finishing on top of the ladder with an impressive 16 wins and just two losses, recording a percentage of 178.08%.
They carried their strong home-and-away form into September, delivering when it mattered most to secure the Division 3 Premiership. Heatherton capped off a remarkable season with a hard-fought Grand Final victory over St Kilda City, winning by nine points in a thrilling contest.
Joel Cusack led the competition's goalkicking with an impressive 85 goals, providing a major attacking presence throughout the season. Heatherton also had strong contributions from across the ground, with Callum Cusack and Harry Jones earning selection in the SFNL Team of the Year.
It was a fantastic season for Heatherton, who finished the year as Division 3 Premiers after an exceptional campaign.
Best Win: Grand Final – Heatherton 10.9 (69) defeated St Kilda City 8.12 (60).
Key Players:
- Callum Cusack (SFNL Team of the Year): Averaged 24 disposals, 8.1 clearances and 7.8 marks.
- Harry Jones (SFNL Team of the Year): Averaged 26.2 disposals, 7.6 clearances and 1.0 goals.
- Joel Cusack (Division 3 Leading Goalkicker): Finished with 85 goals for the season, averaging 5.5 goals, 4.9 contested marks and 11.6 score involvements.
Netball
Heatherton enjoyed a successful 2026 netball campaign, highlighted by a premiership-winning season in A3. The side finished on top of the ladder with 15 wins and just one loss, recording an impressive percentage of 155.71%.
The A3 team carried that form into finals, defeating Parkdale 45–39 at Rowan Road Reserve to claim the Grand Final victory and finish the season as premiers.
Jasmin Wilson was a standout contributor across the season, featuring in 16 games and recording 337 goals, while captain Shalana Powell played an important role in leading the side throughout the campaign.
Heatherton's B4 side also competed throughout the season, finishing with four wins and 12 losses. The team's highlight came in Round 13, when they recorded a 41–35 victory over Edi-Asp at Rowan Road Reserve.
Across both divisions, Heatherton had plenty to celebrate, with the A3 premiership providing a fantastic highlight for the club's netball program.
Best Wins:
- A3: Grand Final – Heatherton 45 defeated Parkdale 39 at Rowan Road Reserve.
- B4: Round 13 – Heatherton 41 defeated Edi-Asp 35 at Rowan Road Reserve.
Key Players:
- Leviana Lawrence: A3 Best and Fairest
- Jasmin Wilson: 16 games, 337 goals.
- Shalana Powell (Captain): 15 games, 2 goals.
- Felicity Evans: B4 leading goalscorer with 391 goals.
Congratulations to Heatherton on a fantastic 2026 season, particularly their Division 3 Men's Football and A3 Netball premiership successes. We look forward to seeing them back out on the field and court in 2027.
