#BPL23 MOAMA BOWLING CLUB
FEBRUARY 16-20, 2026
WELCOME TO #BPL23
On behalf of the Board and staff of Bowls Australia, we are delighted to welcome players, teams, partners and fans back to the Bowls Premier League.
The bowls fraternity will once again descend on Moama Bowling Club for the 23rd edition of this made-for-television event, which continues to set the benchmark for elite bowls competition.
As the first major event on the 2026 calendar, BPL23 promises a sensational atmosphere across each day and night of competition, with some of the world’s best bowlers taking centre stage.
The most recent edition delivered the most competitive tournament yet, with the introduction of two new teams further
raising the standard and intensity of the competition. That momentum continues in 2026, with fans set to enjoy another highly contested battle for a share of the $110,000 prize pool.
With extensive live streaming and more than 24 hours of broadcast coverage across Fox Sports Australia, Kayo and Sky Sports New Zealand, the Bowls Premier League remains one of the sport’s most powerful and engaging products.
The atmosphere created by players, fans and teams at this event continues to exceed expectations. It is a truly world-class showcase for bowls and one that continues to grow with each edition.
Bowls Australia extends its sincere thanks to the officials and volunteers who will work tirelessly throughout the week. Your contribution is invaluable and central to the success of this event.
We also thank the Board and staff of Moama Bowling Club for their ongoing commitment and professionalism in bringing the Bowls Premier League to life as host venue.
Finally, we acknowledge and thank Bowls Australia’s partners whose support makes this event possible.
In particular, we recognise our BPL team licensees and their partners, host venue Moama Bowling Club, and BPL event partners TripADeal, KenoGO, Aero Bowls, Audika, BCiB and MakMax.
Bowls Australia also acknowledges the ongoing support of our high-performance partners, the Australian Sports Commission, the Australian Institute of Sport and Commonwealth Games Australia.
After the traditional short turnaround from October's BPL22, the attention now turns to the brilliant Moama Bowling Club for the 23rd edition of the Bowls Premier League (BPL).
More history is on the line for a plethora of teams on the Murray with plenty on the line as the competition gets closer with each passing edition.
The home franchise in the Moama Steamers will be striving to back up their scintillating display from Club Pine Rivers as they look to join the Tweed Ospreys with five titles overall, the most in tournament history.
Aron Sherriff will be on the hunt for a seventh title as a player, while Cass Millerick and Matt Baus will look to add more silverware to their growing collection in Kevin Anderson's lineup.
After falling to the Steamers in an epic decider a few months ago, the Sydney Lions will also be vying for win number five at the BPL with an unchanged lineup of reigning MVP Nathan Black, BPL22 Grand Final MVP Karen Murphy AM and Jackaroo Kane Nelson with brilliant tactician Steve Glasson OAM in the coaching chair.
The Lions and Steamers will be looking to match the Ospreys on five wins, but the Club Tweed franchise will be brimming with confidence with another unchanged team of six-time champion and three-time MVP Aaron Teys alongside former MVP Corey Wedlock and five-time winner Chloe Stewart under the guidance of Wayne Turley OAM.
After reaching the finals for the first time
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since BPL12, the Perth Suns will bid to crack through for that elusive finals win after a straight sets exit in Queensland.
Bolstered by a scintillating performance by All Star Kristina van Nierop and joined with the consistency of Carl Healey and Ben Leggett, Bill Brandsma's team might have the right recipe to go deep.
Last year the Geelong Jets were the talk of Moama, dominating right until the final before going down to the Gold Coast Hawks in the Grand Final.
The unchanged team of champion and MVP Aaron Wilson, BPL21 MVP Paul Foster MBE and Jamie-Lee Worsnop under coach Matthew Flapper will be looking for one result only, the title.
One of the few playing changes has occurred at BPL23 and that is for the Hawks, with Brett Wilkie coming in for Nick Brett to join two-time champions Nathan Rice and Kelsey Cottrell in Mark Thatcher's team.
Another team that has featured prominently on the Murray in recent years are the Melbourne Pulse, who again go with the same team of three-time winner Ellen Fife, BPL19 MVP Gary Kelly and Barrie Lester with Jeremy Henry as coach once more.
Their cross town rivals in the Melbourne eXtreme will see the return of Kelvin Kerkow OAM as coach for Marc Bullows, with the team of Jackaroos Jack McShane, Nick Cahill and Brianna Smith returning to the Club Sunbury franchise.
After missing the finals for the first time since BPL17, the Adelaide Pioneers will back themselves to jump back into the five with one change as Kelly McKerihen lines up for Katelyn Inch for her BPL debut to
team up with two-time MVP Scott Thulborn, Wayne Ruediger and Katelyn Inch with Les Carter back in as coach for Dan Flanagan.
The Moreton Bay Pirates will also be with a new coach as two-time BPL player Aaron Hewson comes in for Ali Forsyth with two-time MVP and champion Alex Marshall MBE returning alongside Ryan Burnett, with a late change of Jessie Cottell coming in for Selina Goddard for her first full campaign.
Two-time MVP and three-time champion Ryan Bester is back at the BPL but in a coaching capacity for the Sydney Saints.
The 300-gamer takes the mantle held by Gerard Beath with three-time winner Ben Twist, two-time All Star Dawn Hayman and England's Jamie Walker all back for the St Johns Park franchise.
Finally, despite finishing on the bottom of the table at Club Pine Rivers, the Tasmania Tridents will be buoyed by the fact that their net sets were even despite winning just eight matches across the event.
Two-time All Star Rebecca Van Asch is back, as is Taelyn Male, joined by newcomer Codi Marshall, with Chris Dudman as coach as the Tridents aim to reach the finals once more.
BPL23 runs from February 16-20, 2026 at the Moama Bowling Club, with live streaming to take place on Bowls Australia’s YouTube channel.
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LICENSE OWNER: Adelaide Bowling Club
MAJOR SPONSORS: Helix Sports, Coopers
ADELAIDE PIONEERS’ WINNING FORMULA
Having missed the finals for the first time in five events, the Pioneers will be desperate to rectify BPL22 and aim to bring the trophy to South Australia for the first time.
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Two-time MVP and five-time finalist Scott Thulborn will lead the charge once more with his long-standing teammate of Wayne Ruediger, with the pair possessing an innate ability to play at both front and back end.
Add Kelly McKerihen to the team, presenting a mouthwatering combination of power and precision that will no doubt prove fruitful under the guidance of returning coach Les Carter.
SCOTT THULBORN
DOB: 25/2/1984
CLUB: Adelaide, SA
ACHIEVEMENTS:
2017 Trans Tasman – Men’s Overall Champions
2016 World Champion of Champions
Veteran South Australia state representative
BACKGROUND
The Adelaide Pioneers entered the competition at the BPL10 event at Club Pine Rivers, filling the South Australian void that was left by their predecessors, the Adelaide
KELLY MCKERIHEN
DOB: 5/05/1986
CLUB: Clayton, VIC
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As the oldest club in South Australia and license-holders of the Pioneers, Adelaide Bowling Club brings a rich history to the competition, with the team named in recognition of the club’s stature in the state.
The Pioneers’ royal blue and white colours pay homage to the colours of the Adelaide Bowling Club, who hosted the 2019 World Singles Champion of Champions event.
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LICENSE OWNER:
Ocean Grove Bowling Club
MAJOR SPONSORS:
Rubicon Design + Construct, Synthetic Green Keepers Association, Renron Australia, Bioscapes, MakMax, PFD Food Services, APCO Service Stations
COACH: Matthew Flapper
GEELONG JETS WINNING FORMULA
Following a dominant tournament before a Grand Final loss last February and a fourth place in October, the Jets will be out for redemption under the guidance of Matt Flapper.
Reigning MVP Paul Foster MBE will stride back into the competition with confidence after one of the most scintillating and versatile displays by an individual in Moama at BPL21.
Aaron Wilson has won the event and taken home the MVP award, knowing exactly what it takes to conquer such a mentally and physically gruelling week.
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He can star at both the front and back end, while his fiancée Jamie-Lee Worsnop is in sensational form in her own right. With this versatile trio, the Jets will back themselves to contend once more.
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FRANCHISE OWNER: Club Helensvale
MAJOR SPONSOR: Hahn, Ashley Cooper Construction and Acouslime
COACH: Mark Thatcher
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GOLD COAST HAWKS’ WINNING FORMULA
The Hawks responded from a wooden spoon at BPL20 to conquerors at BPL21 before sitting outside the five again in October.
Brett Wilkie comes back into the Hawks lineup for Nick Brett, and will look to pounce on some of his recent form to help get his team back into the finals.
He joins Kelsey Cottrell and former Australian star Nathan Rice, both of whom know exactly what it takes to win the trophy.
All three bowlers boast a scintillating repertoire, with the ability to turn from power to precision on a dime. The Hawks will again be hard to beat if they’re firing on all cylinders.
TEAM BACKGROUND
Club Helensvale made a return at BPL14 to the Bowls Premier Leaque competition after a four-event hiatus.
The proud Gold Coast club has undergone a massive facelift in recent times and looks more open, spacious and light than ever.
Not one to rest on their laurels, the club is already planning the next evolution with further renovations in the works.
The 2016 Bowls Australia club of the year has tasted success at the BPL competition before, in BPLO7, and will be eager to add the silverware to their trophy cabinet once more.
FRANCHISE OWNER: Club Sunbury
MAJOR SPONSOR:
Club Sunbury, Bowl For Your LIves
COACH: Kelvin Kerkow OAM
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MELBOURNE EXTREME’S WINNING FORMULA
The eXtreme were had a combined positive ledger across both events in 2025 but failed to make the finals, so it will be right to say that Kelvin Kerkow OAM’s team will be determined to make the leap into the five for the first time since BPL20.
Nick Cahill, Jack McShane and Brianna Smith gelled together brilliantly in their first tournament as a trio, with tiebreaks the ultimate enemy for the Club Sunbury franchise.
The squad boasts a a youthful exuberance that others may not be able to rival, with an insane knack of producing clutch bowls under enormous pressure. Watch out for the eXtreme if they get going.
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BRIANNA SMITH
DOB: 24/11/1994
CLUB: St Johns Park, NSW
ACHIEVEMENTS:
2022 Australian Indoor Championships
–Silver
2022 World Under-25 Singles winner
Australian Open Four silver meddalist x3
JACK MCSHANE
DOB: 16/06/2005
CLUB:Merrylands, NSW
ACHIEVEMENTS:
2024 Australian Open men’s pairs gold medallist
2024 Australian Indoor Championships men’s singles gold medallist
2024 Australian Open men’s fours silver medallist
TEAM BACKGROUND
The Club Sunbury owned eXtreme are hot on the heels of their first BPL trophy.
Since joining the competition, the team quickly set about securing a star-studded contingent of personnel to fill their roster.
Located in the heart of Sunbury and only 15 minutes from the Melbourne Airport. A fully licenced Club that offers Barefoot bowls, Bistro meals seven days a week, Function Room space for hire, Conference Room hire, Bowls Tournaments and more. Magnificent greens and a state of the art covered Green since 2019 showcase the sport and the region. Come for a visit us see what Club Sunbury is all about.
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LICENSE OWNER:
Dandenong Club
MAJOR SPONSORS:
Dandenong Club and Steve’s Liquor
COACH: Jeremy Henry
MELBOURNE PULSE’S WINNING FORMULA
The three-time champions return to the scene of their third triumph at BPL19 and will be out for revenge after Nathan Black’s brilliance ended their finals campaign prematurely in October.
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Former MVP Gary Kelly is in supreme form and will look to continue that into another event with a healthy mix of power and accuracy that is daunting for any opponent.
Ellen Fife is one of the more relaxed characters on the green, with an ability to play with power and precise touch. Balance that with the skillset of Barrie Lester and the team is looking like a strong unit.
BARRIE LESTER
DOB: 24/1/1982
CLUB: Kawana, QLD
ACHIEVEMENTS:
2019 Multi-Nations – Silver – Triples, Fours
2019 Asia Pacific Championships –Gold – Triples, Fours
2018 Commonwealth Games – Silver –Triples, Fours
ELLEN FIFE
DOB: 23/3/1997
CLUB: Cabramatta, NSW
ACHIEVEMENTS:
Four-time Australian Open ChampionSingles, 2x Pairs, Fours
2015 & 2017 Australian Open Singles champion
2022 Commonwealth Games women’s singles and pairs gold medallist
TEAM BACKGROUND
Following on from a successful tilt in the inaugural season of the Ultimate Bowls Championships, Dandenong Club extended their premier competitions investment to the BPL, with the Melbourne Pulse winning their first BPL trophy in BPL15, in thier sixth tilt at the title, and back-to-back trophies at BPL16, before saluting again at BPL19.
The Dandenong Club is a premier multi-purpose complex in the south eastern suburbs of Melbourne, boasting a brand new undercover green which has hosted many prestigious events in the state.
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FRANCHISE OWNER: Moama Bowling Club
MAJOR SPONSOR: Agri Storage,, Echuca Moama
COACH: Kevin Anderson Tourism
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MOAMA STEAMERS’ WINNING FORMULA
The Steamers rebounded from three-straight finals misses in perfect fashion with a fourth title as a franchise in October, and they will be primed for more on home soil at BPL23.
Kevin Anderson’s team boasts six-time MVP champion Aron Sherriff, who will no doubt strive to lift the franchise into the finals once more thanks to his supreme knack to win at this event.
The ever-consistent Cassandra Millerick will also suit up in the black and green with her form at the event getting stronger every time she plays.
Former Jackaroo Matthew Baus was brilliant on debut and will bring a variety of qualities that could just enhance the recipe for Steamer success once again. 1st
CASSANDRA MILLERICK
ACHIEVEMENTS:
2022 Australian Championship pairs winner DOB: CLUB:
2022 Victorian Champion of Champion Singles Winner BPL17 winner
ARON SHERRIFF
DOB: 29/10/1985
CLUB: Broadbeach, QLD
ACHIEVEMENTS:
6-time International Bowler of the Year
6-time BPL Most Valuable Player
5-time BPL Champion
2023 World Bowls Championships Gold - Fours and Triples
TEAM BACKGROUND
The Moama Steamers are owned by the magnificent Moama Bowling Club on the EchucaMoama border which in recent years staged the inaugural World Bowls Challenge, in addition to BPL11, BPL12 and BPL14, BPL15 and BPL17
The award-winning facility now boasts three international standard greens, one tifdwarf grass and two undercover woven-carpet synthetic, nestled within the highest quality facilities for their bowlers and spectators.
The Moama Steamers are three-time winners of the BPL and have been one of the most consistent performing franchises.
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MORETON BAYPPIRATES’ WINNING FORMULA
Following the team’s Grand Final appearance in February 2024, the Pirates have struggled to get going, missing successive finals series from BPL20-22.
Returning is two-time MVP Alex Marshall, who will be striving to propel the maroon squad back into the finals in the team’s quest to win a third title at the competition and first since BPL08.
Ryan Burnett returns for another crack at glory, while Jackaroo Jessie Cottell comes in for Selina Goddard for her first full campaign after a mini debut with the eXtreme. This team poses plenty of X-Factor and might be one of the surprise packets on the Murray.
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JESSIE COTTELL
DOB: 23/8/2000
CLUB: Cabramatta, NSW
ACHIEVEMENTS
2025 Australian Championships
women’s fours gold
2023 Australian Championships
women’s singles gold
2022 BPL15 – runner up
TEAM BACKGROUND
The Moreton Bay Pirates are owned by one of the premier bowls clubs in Australia in Club Pine Rivers, who also happen to be historical home of the BPL, having hosted the inaugural event in 2013.
RYAN BURNETT
DOB: 21/6/1993
CLUB: Club Pine Rivers, QLD
ACHIEVEMENTS:
2018 Australian Open men’s fours gold
2017 Australian Open men’s fours gold
2015 World U-25s Singles gold
Formerly known as the Brisbane Gold and Brisbane Pirates, they’re two-time former winners of the BPL, winning the first event and BPL08.
Unquestionably, Club Pine Rivers is widely regarded as one of the more impressive venues for the sport in the world, with the electric atmosphere under the dome during their November hosting of the BPL a bucket-list item for all fans of the sport.
The Moreton Bay Pirates are proudly supported by the City of Moreton Bay.
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FRANCHISE OWNER: Bowls WA
MAJOR SPONSOR:
Dyenamic Sublimation, AVISO WA
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PERTH SUNS’ WINNING FORMULA
The Suns finally ended the hoodoo of finals misses after an inspired event saw them finish second on the table before a straight sets defeat, still leaving the team without a finals win.
Kristina Van Nierop was imperious in November, earning her maiden All Star cap thanks to a supreme tournament where she skipped the opening set across every matchup.
Carl Healey was his consistent self at Club Pine Rivers, while debutant Ben Leggett looked mightily comfortable in the pressure cooker environment.
Bill Brandsma’s team has not made the finals at Moama since BPL12, could this be the event where they rectify that?
KRISTINA Van Nierop
DOB: 15/6/1994
CLUB: Manning, WA
ACHIEVEMENTS:
2022 Commonwealth Games – Gold –Pairs
2024 Australian Open – Gold –Pairs
2018 Australian Open – Silver –Singles
TEA M BACKGROUND
The Suns are a foundation team of the BPL and with the license held by Bowls WA, the team has long been representative of the entire state of Western Australia.
CARL HEALEY
DOB: 29/3/1987
CLUB: Cabramatta, NSW
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Opting to return to a non-fully “local” home-grown WA team, the Suns are ready to hunt a maiden trophy and will provide plenty of parochial fanfare and colour to the BPL.
FRANCHISE OWNER:
Club Mount Lewis
MAJOR SPONSORS:
BCiB Insurance Brokers, MRH
Disability Services
COACH:
Steve Glasson OAM
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SYDNEY LIONS’ WINNING FORMULA
It was heartbreak for Steve Glasson’s Sydney Lions in February, missing out on a fifth title once more at the hands of the Steamers in the BPL22 decider.
Two-time MVP Nathan Black produced another iconic tournament Pine Rivers and he will be striving to replicate that success as he chases his maiden BPL title.
Karen Murphy remains a lock in this famous franchise, being a part of all four titles it has won, while the in-form Kane Nelson remains in the team looking to add more trophies to his collection.
All of the squad are unflappable in high pressure situations, which makes for an intriguing proposition for the rest of the competition.
KANE NELSON
DOB: 27/11/2004
CLUB: Capalaba, QLD
ACHIEVEMENTS:
2024 World Bowls Junior Indoor Championships - gold - men’s singles
2024 World Bowls Junior Indoor Championships - gold - mixed pairs
2024 – Australian Championshipsgold - men’s triples and fours
TEAM BACKGROUND
Club Mount Lewis is a powerhouse bowling club in Western Sydney and long-time owners of the BCiB Sydney Lions.
NATHAN BLACK
DOB: 14/11/2003
CLUB: Holdfast Bay, SA
ACHIEVEMENTS:
2023 & 24 SA Representative of the Year
2020 BPL Cup Champion
World Under-25 Indoor Championships –Gold – Singles
The Lions are one of the foundation teams of the BPL and have already lifted the coveted trophy on four occasions, once in New Zealand, twice at the original home of the BPL, Club Pine Rivers and once in Moama.
Their major sponsor, BCIB Insurance Brokers, are also proud and passionate partners of Bowls Australia and the Jackaroos, demonstrating their longtime support of bowls.
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LICENSE OWNER: St Johns Park Bowling Club Group
MAJOR SPONSORS: Schweppes, Zoom Engergy, Plancon, Gotcha4Life
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SYDNEY SAINT’S WINNING FORMULA
After a successful debut that saw the Saints rocket to third place after a slow start, the team endured a tough year across both tournaments in 2025.
Three-time winner and 300 gamer Ryan Bester makes his coaching debut, bringing a wealth of knowledge about how to win this tournament.
Ben Twist also knows how to win the BPL and is back at a venue where he has enjoyed an abundance of success, partner that with the always sensational Dawn Hayman, the St Johns Park franchise already looks like a formidable outfit.
Then throw England’s Jamie Walker in to the squad, someone who knows exactly how to deal with high pressure situations having done so on many occasions.
This team is one that will surely strike fear into many as all three boast an abundance of qualities to see the Saints go all the way, not to mention one of the most boisterous travelling supporter groups across the competition.
DAWN HAYMAN
DOB: 25/5/1997
CLUB: St Johns Park, NSW
ACHIEVEMENTS:
2020 Australian Women’s Champion of Champion
2019 Australian Women’s Champion of Champion
Australian Jackaroo squad member
TEAM BACKGROUND
BEN TWIST
DOB: 1/6/1990
CLUB: St Johns Park, NSW
ACHIEVEMENTS:
2022 Commonwealth Games – Silver –Triples
Three-time BPL winner
2024 Australian Open – Gold – Fours
Johns Park Bowling Club was formed so that local people had the opportunity to play lawn bowls in their own community. Bowls have remained at heart of ever since. The Club has undergone major refurbishments and membership continues to flourish. Today, the Club employs over 200 people and boasts three bowling greens, and a swath of cutting edge amenities.
There are four clubs within the St Johns Park Bowling Club Group. With over 500 Bowling Members and 60,000 Social Members, the St Johns Park Club Group are progressing from strength to strength, supporting the sport of Bowls in New South Wales.
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FRANCHISE OWNER:
Bowls Tasmania
MAJOR SPONSOR:
Tasmanian Government
COACH: Chris Dudman
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TASMANIA TRIDENTS’ WINNING FORMULA
It was frustration for the Tridents in October, finishing last despite having an even net sets record across the 22 rounds
Two-time All Star team member Rebecca Van Asch remains a lock in the team, possessing a strong ability to play at the front and back end, while Taelyn Male has delivered time and time again under lights.
Dylan Fisher was mightily impressive in his return to the tournament and carries brilliant form into Moama, posing a huge threat for the opposition.
Coach Chris Dudman would be bullish about the team’s chances and if they are up and about, it will be hard to stop the Apple Isle.
CODI MARSHALL
DOB: 21/12/2004
CLUB: Port Sorell, TAS
ACHIEVEMENTS:
2024 Tasmanian Mixed Pairs Champion
2023 Tasmanian Open Men’s Bowler of the Year
2022 Australian Under-18 Championships boys' fours gold
Taelyn Male
DOB: 17/9/1996
CLUB: Burnie, TAS
ACHIEVEMENTS:
2020 Tasmanian Champion of Champions
2021 Tasmanian Open Pairs Champion
2017 Tasmanian Open Singles Champion
TEAM BACKGROUND
The Bowls Tasmania-owned Tridents secured the licence in the biannual competition from 2022, through funding contributed by the Tasmanian Government as part of an Election promise and have filled their roster with an all-Tasmanian line-up headlined by the state's preeminent player, Rebecca Van Asch.
The three-pronged Tridents moniker was chosen to represent the three regions of Tasmania and the three Tasmanian players that will carry the state's hopes on the national stage.
Tasmania long wanted to be part of the BPL competition; the provision of a pathway for bowlers in the state to progress their bowls and aspire for greater rewards has been limited in the past; the BPL now provides that vehicle for which Tasmanian players can now showcase the tremendous talent from within their state.
FRANCHISE OWNER:
Club Tweed
MAJOR SPONSOR:
Club Tweed
COACH: Wayne Turley OAM
TWEED OSPREYS’ WINNING FORMULA
The five-time champions again remain unchanged in what is becoming the most consistent lineup under the guidance of Wayne Turley OAM.
Three-time MVP and six-time champion Aaron Teys is back for more silverware with his long-time partner in crime in fellow MVP winner, Corey Wedlock.
Chloe Stewart is in scintillating form herself and relishes all conditions, with ultra consistency bound to come from her deliveries.
Once more, the Ospreys will be primed and will look to make history as the first franchise to claim a sixth trophy.
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CHLOE STEWART
DOB: 2/12/1995
CLUB: Club Tweed, QLD
ACHIEVEMENTS:
2019 Multi-Nations – Gold – Fours
2018 Australian Indoor Championships – Runner-Up
Two-time Australian Open winner –Fours
AARON TEYS
AUGUST 10 TO 13, 2026
DOB: 7/12/1993
CLUB: Warilla, NSW
ACHIEVEMENTS:
2023 World Bowls Championships Gold - Fours and Triples
BPL10, 13 & 18 MVP
2023 Australian Open – Gold – Fours
TEAM BACKGROUND
The Tweed Ospreys entered the BPL for the first time at the BPL10 event in November 2019 at Club Pine Rivers and left the Brisbane-based club with the title. Led by experienced BPL star Aaron Teys, the Ospreys were the standout at BPL10, both on the green and off it, with sky blue supporter wear littered among the stands. The Ospreys amassed three titles from their first four events.
Club Tweed, the mega NSW/QLD border club, is a familiar venue to the Australian bowling fraternity, as the home of the prestigious Australian Indoor Championships and Golden Nugget events.
HONOUR ROLL
APL01:
Champion: Brisbane Gold
Runner-up: Adelaide Endurance
MVP: Scott Thulborn (Adelaide Endurance)
Finalists: Perth Suns & NZ Blackjacks
APL02:
Champion: Murray Steamers
Runner-up: Adelaide Endurance
MVP: Alex Marshall (Murray Steamers)
Finalists: Perth Suns & NZ Blackjacks
APL03:
Champion: New Zealand Blackjacks
Runner-up: Adelaide Endurance
MVP: Mark Casey (Gold Coast Hawks)
Finalists: Melbourne Roys & Gold Coast Hawks
BPL04:
Champion: Sydney Lions
Runner-up: Murray Steamers
MVP: Ryan Bester (Murray Steamers)
Finalists: Adelaide Endurance & Melbourne Roys
BPL05:
Champion: Sydney Lions
Runner-up: New Zealand Blackjacks
MVP: Shannon McIlroy (New Zealand Blackjacks)
Finalists: Murray Steamers & Gold Coast Hawks
BPL06:
Champion: Sydney Lions
Runner-up: Illawarra Gorillas
MVP: Aron Sherriff (Sydney Lions)
Finalists: Murray Steamers & Brisbane Pirates
BPL07:
Champion: Gold Coast Hawks
Runner-up: Brisbane Pirates
MVP: Aron Sherriff (Gold Coast Hawks)
Finalists: Murray Steamers & Illawarra Gorillas
BPL08:
Champion: Brisbane Pirates
Runner-up: Murray Steamers
MVP: Ryan Bester (Murray Steamers)
Finalists: Melbourne Roys & Perth Suns
BPL09:
Champion: Illawarra Gorillas
Runner-up: Brisbane Pirates
MVP: Alex Marshall (Brisbane Pirates)
Finalists: Melbourne Roys & Gold Coast Hawks
BPL10:
Champion: Tweed Heads Ospreys
Runner-up: Sydney Lions
MVP: Aaron Teys (Tweed Heads Ospreys)
Finalists: Perth Suns & Melbourne Pulse
BPL11:
Champion: Murray Steamers
Runner-up: Melbourne Roys
MVP: Aron Sherriff (Sydney Lions) & Aaron Wilson (Melbourne Roys)
Finalists: Sydney Lions & Brisbane
BPL12:
Champion: Tweed Heads Ospreys
Runner-up: Adelaide Pioneers
MVP: Scott Thulborn (Adelaide Pioneers)
Finalists: Melbourne Pulse & Perth Suns
BPL13:
Champion: Tweed Heads Ospreys
Runner-up: Murray Steamers
MVP: Aaron Teys (Tweed Heads Ospreys)
Finalists: Sydney Lions & Brisbane Pirates
BPL14:
Champion: Sydney Lions
Runner-up: Moama Steamers
MVP: Aron Sherriff (Gold Coast Hawks)
Finalists: Adelaide Pioneers & Brisbane Pirates
BPL15:
Champion: Melbourne Pulse
Runner-up: Melbourne eXtreme
MVP: Aron Sherriff (Moama Steamers)
Finalists: Brisbane Pirates, Tasmania Tridents & Moama Steamers
BPL16:
Champion: Melbourne Pulse
Runner-up: Adelaide Pioneers
MVP: Corey Wedlock (Tweed Heads Ospreys)
Finalists: Brisbane Pirates, Sydney Lions & Moama Steamers
BPL17:
Champion: Moama Steamers
Runner-up: Sydney Lions
MVP: Aron Sherriff (Moama Steamers)
Finalists: Moreton Bay Pirates, Tweed Heads Ospreys & Melbourne Pulse
BPL18: Champion: Tweed Heads Ospreys
Runner-up: Melbourne Extreme
MVP: Aaron Teys (Tweed Heads Ospreys)
Finalists: Melbourne Extreme, Moama Steamers, Adelaide Pioneers, Gold Coast Hawks
BPL19: Champion: Melbourne Pulse
Runner-up: Moreton Bay Pirates
MVP: Gary Kelly (Melbourne Pulse)
Finalists: Sydney Lions, Adelaide Pioneers & Tasmania Tridents
BPL20: Champion: Tweed Ospreys
Runner Up: Sydney Lions
MVP: Nathan Black (Sydney Lions)
Finalists: Sydney Saints, Adelaide Pioneers & Melbourne eXtreme
BPL21: Champion: Gold Coast Hawks
Runner Up: Geelong Jets
MVP: Paul Foster (Geelong Jets)
Grand Final MVP: Nick Brett (Gold Coast Hawks)
Melbourne Pulse, Adelaide Pioneers & Tweed Ospreys
BPL22: Champion: Moama Steamers
Runner Up: Sydney Lions
MVP: Nathan Black (Sydney Lions)
Grand Final MVP: Karen Murphy (Sydney Lions)
Finalists: Perth Suns, Geelong Jets & Melbourne Pulse
MOST TITLES: 5 – Tweed Heads Ospreys
– Sydney Lions
Inch, Kylie Whitehead, Dawn Hayman, Ryan Burnett, Brett Spurr, Nick Brett, Paul Foster, Jamie-Lee Worsnop, Kane Nelson, Matthew Baus
BPL ALL STAR TEAM: BPL14 – Aron Sherriff (Gold Coast Hawks), Ben Twist (Sydney Lions) & Kelsey Cottrell (Gold Coast Hawks)
BPL15 – Aron Sherriff (Moama Steamers), Matt Flapper (Melbourne eXtreme) & Rebecca Van Asch (Tasmania Tridents)
BPL16 – Corey Wedlock (Tweed Heads Ospreys), Gary Kelly (Melbourne Pulse), Rebecca Van Asch (Tasmania Tridents)
BPL17 – Aron Sherriff (Moama Steamers), Aaron Wilson (Sydney Lions) & Jo Edwards (Moreton Bay Pirates) –Coach, Kevin Anderson (Moama Steamers)
BPL18 – Aaron Teys (Tweed Heads Ospreys), Aron Sherriff (Moama Steamers) & Kylie Whitehead (Melbourne Extreme) – Coach, Wayne Turley OAM (Tweed HEads Ospreys)
BPL19 – Gary Kelly (Melbourne Pulse), Aaron Wilson (Sydney Lions) & Dawn Hayman (Moreston Bay Pirate) –Coach, Jeremy Henry & Andrew Breedon-Walton (Melbourne Pulse)
BPL20 – Nathan Black (Sydney Lions), Aaron Wilson (Geelong Jets) & Dawn Hayman (Sydney Saints) – Coach, Wayne Turley (Tweed Ospreys)
BPL21 – Paul Foster (Geelong Jets), Aaron Wilson (Geelong Jets) & Kelsey Cottrell (Gold Coast Hawks) – Coach, Mark Thatcher (Gold Coast Hawks)
BPL22 – Nathan Black (Sydney Lions),
Aron Sherriff (Moama Steamers) & Kristina Van Nierop (Perth Suns) –Coach, Kevin Anderson (Moama Steamers)
MOST TIMES IN ALL STAR TEAM AS PLAYER
MOST TIMES IN ALL STAR TEAM AS COACH
BPL CUP WINNERS
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Compliance with the National Merchandise Program (NMP) is an essential part of supporting the sport of bowls in Australia.
We encourage clubs and players to embrace the “in Step With The Standards" initiative by keeping up to date with the NMP policy guidelines and the benefits it brings to the sport
From July 1, 2025, there will be some important changes to the policy, including updates to the placement of the NMP logo and licensed manufacturer logos on apparel It’s important to familiarise yourself with these changes to ensure continued compliance and to proudly support the integrity and growth of the sport
Let’s work together to celebrate our commitment to bowls and move forward with pride! #instepwiththestandards
SUPPORT
Speak to your Club Support Manager in your state for queries and more information on how you can support your clubs compliance.
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Bowls Australia clubs and members can easily access and download information sheets and guidelines to stay informed about the National Merchandise Program (NMP).
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