THE 2023/24 Women’s National Cricket League (WNCL) season is almost upon us, with games set to get underway later this month. To build up to the season, we here at Rookie Me Central will take a deep dive into each of the teams competing this season.

Today’s preview is on the Queensland Fire.

SQUAD

Bonnie Berry, Zoe Cooke, Sianna Ginger, Lucy Hamilton, Nicola Hancock, Grace Harris, Laura Harris, Mikayla Hinkley, Kira Holmes, Jess Jonassen, Ellie Johnston, Ruth Johnston, Charli Knott, Grace Parsons, Georgia Redmayne, Courtney Sippel, Georgia Voll

FIXTURE

September 22 – NSW – Cricket Central, Sydney Olympic Park
September 24 – NSW – Cricket Central, Sydney Olympic Park
October 12 – Victoria – Peter Burge Oval
October 12 – Victoria – Peter Burge Oval
December 12 – ACT – EPC Solar Park
December 14 – ACT – EPC Solar Park
January 5 – South Australia – Allan Border Field
January 7 – South Australia – Allan Border Field
January 15 – Tasmania – Blundstone Arena
January 17 – Tasmania – Blundstone Arena
February 15 – Western Australia – Allan Border Field
February 17 – Western Australia – Allan Border Field

NEW FACES

Zoe Cooke has come to Queensland from the ACT, and after moving up to the Heat for the WBBL a few years ago has made the full move to Queensland.

The other three new faces in the line up have all come up through the Queensland system.

Bonnie Berry is a pace bowler, while Kira Holmes is a batting wicket keeper.

The final new face is Sianna Ginger, who was one of the best performing bowlers at the Under 19 World Cup earlier this year.

DEPARTURES

Georgia Prestwidge has left the Fire and joins brother Jack in Victoria, while Caitlin Mair has not been offered a contract for this season.

PLAYER TO WATCH

Although she is new to the Fire system this year, Ginger is certainly one to keep an eye on this season. She has already impressed at international Under 19 level, but how will she go playing against much older and more seasoned players?