23/11/2025
Thank You Walking Footballers across Australia
With teams selection now complete, I would like to personally thank every single trialist who gave it their absolute best.
Sometimes our very best doesn’t quite get us over the line but the effort, enthusiasm, and determination you showed throughout this process will always remain a positive part of your development and your game.
This year’s trials were unlike anything we have done before. With so many players hoping to earn a place, the level of competition was incredibly high. From the outset, we made it clear that previous selection would not influence this process, and we stayed true to that commitment.
For the first time, we conducted trials on a truly nationwide scale, attracting many players we had never seen before and uncovering a great deal of new talent.
We recognised that talent, we evaluated fairly, and we are deeply proud of the integrity of the process. I want to take a moment to acknowledge our assessors, who dedicated countless hours from early-August through to November 20.
Their consistency, professionalism, and commitment were exceptional, and they deserve enormous credit for their contribution to this national project.
Thank you once again to
Mhairi Glover
Robbie Glover
Chris Cassettari
Noeline Cassettari
Maria Hulls
Please take a look at the pie charts from the past four months expertly put together by Mhairi which offer a clear snapshot of the regions and communities we engaged with during this extensive trial period.
Thank you all once again for being part of this historic and highly competitive selection journey.
