Sydney Swans AFLW trio Zippy Fish, Cynthia Hamilton and Montana Ham were today named in the 2026 AFL Players’ Association’s 22Under22 Squad, presented by Intrepid.
20-year-old Zippy Fish continues to shine in her second season showing her skill and agility from halfback this season. With a lighting turn of pace and silky skills, Fish finishes the regular home and away season with 21.5 disposals, 2.8 marks, 4.3 tackles and 375.6 meters gained per game, including a game high 26 disposals v Fremantle and 546 metres gained v the Western Bulldogs.
After being named co-captain in 2026, Cynthia Hamilton has continued to shine and grow on the field. The dynamic forward has kicked 12 goals this season, including a three-goal haul against Collingwood in Round 10. Playing in all games of the regular home and away season, the 22-year-old finishes the year with disposal, marks and goal career high averages across the year.
Ham backs up her strong 2025 season with another dominant season in the midfield in 2026. The strong 22-year-old finishes the regular home and away season, featuring in every game, to finish with 18.3 disposals, 5 tackles, and 3.9 clearances per game. Ham has kicked five goals this season.
Fish and Ham have earnt their second selection in the squad, with both Swans named in the final team in 2025, while this is Hamilton’s third squad selection.
We encourage all red and white members and fans to show their support for our Swans stars by voting. As the final team is decided entirely by fan vote, you can select your team at vote.22under22.com.au today!
KEY DATES
Squad Launch/Voting Opens: 2pm AEDT, Thursday November 5th
Voting Closes: 11:59pm AEDT, Thursday November 12th
Final Team Release: 12pm AEDT, Thursday November 19th
To be eligible for selection, players must be aged 22 years or under for the entirety of the season, including the finals series, and have played at least 50 per cent of the home and away season matches.
2026 22Under22 Squad
Defenders: Jemmika Douglas, Aoife Healy, Evie Crowcher, Laura Elliott, Jordyn Allen, Tahlia Gillard, Molly O’Hehir (MID), Claire Mahony, Molly Brooksby, Maya Louvel-Finn, Zippy Fish, Cleo Buttifant (MID)
Midfielders: Chloe Bown (FWD), Sarah Goodwin, Charlotte Mullins, Ash Centra, Lucy Cronin, Amy Gaylor, Ava Usher (FWD), Jasmine Felming, Laura Stone, Tess Craven, Taylah Gatt, Shineah Goody, Isabel Bacon, Sierra Grieves, Montana Ham, Ella Roberts, Jasmyn Smith, Rylie Wilcox
Rucks: Darcie Davies (FWD), Matilda Scholz
Forwards: Poppy Scholz, Noa McNaughton, Chantal Mason, Havana Harris, Sunny Lappin, Mia Austin, Maggie Mahony, Ryleigh Wotherspoon, Olivia Wolmarans, Cynthia Hamilton, Emma McDonald, Heidi Woodley
FINAL SQUAD
Selections by club:
6 Selections: Melbourne
5 Selections: Western Bulldogs
4 Selections: Gold Coast Suns
Previous selections:
3 Previous selections: Ella Roberts, Matilda Scholz, Jasmine Fleming
2 Previous selections: Tahlia Gillard, Sarah Goodwin
1 Previous selection: Zippy Fish, Amy Gaylor, Tess Craven, Havana Harris, Montana Ham, Ash Centra, Lucy Cronin, Poppy Scholz, Mia Austin, Charlotte Mullins
