After an inspiring debut last year, the Deadly Choices First Nation Netball squad have made their selections for the Vicki Wilson Shield and Cup teams for 2023, running from Friday August 4 and Saturday August 5, 2023.

The Vicki Wilson Championship and Boys Open delivers a premier netball competition for secondary schools across Queensland.

The aim is to offer a platform for secondary school aged boys and girls (years 7 – 12) to compete within their respective school sport region, and to bring together the state's strongest talent with the opportunity to advance to the finals series and be crowned state champions.

The Deadly Choices squad made their debut last year after being selected via a wildcard entry, a spot they now hold for the next five years.

Ready to make a name for themselves, the squads can be found below.

Deadly Choices Coordinator and Assistant Coach Brendon Cook is excited to see what they can achieve this year, noting some key players to look out for during the competition.

"In the shield team, Mya Moke who is one of our shooters. Natural athlete and deadly under the post. Ashley Blackman, again a natural athlete and high jump champion - out leaps all opponents," he said.

"In the cup team, Kiesha Muckan who is playing rugby league this year for the Sunshine Coast."

More players are being encouraged and scouted to sign up for this opportunity to represent each year. This year saw over 70 in the trialing process, though it doesn't make the selection process any easier.

"It is difficult as it's a state wide program and we watch a lot of different competitions trying to keep our eye on every player," Mr Cook said.

"The talent pool is incredible and we are blessed to have so many talented players to choose from. Its very difficult coming up with the final 12 for the selectors."

Mr Cook, a volunteer of Netball Queensland and full-time Deadly Choices Coordinator believes more support from the government would be beneficial to the program as a whole, affording young people more opportunities to keep occupied as opposed to the recent tougher youth-crime laws.

"We would love to roll out a program to all regions of Queensland," Mr Cook said.

"Everyone involved is a volunteer. So difficult to juggle full time jobs and doing this our passion."

"More state government support would be fantastic. We're keeping young vulnerable people active & busy with sport and then off the streets."

"You would think that would be attractive for State Government with youth crime on the increase, but sadly isn't."