Noonan commits to Eagles after winning premiership with new coach
Twenty-year-old netballer Paiyton Noonan has joined North Warrnambool Eagles. She reunites with coach Elisha Sobey. Sobey coached Noonan at Merrivale.
North Warrnambool Eagles have signed netballer Paiyton Noonan for the 2027 Hampden league season. Noonan and new coach Elisha Sobey won a Warrnambool and District league premiership together at Merrivale in 2025.
Noonan is 20 years old. Noonan remained with her previous club to win a second premiership this year before deciding to move.
Noonan said she had always thought about making this move. A door opened for her with Sobey because they already knew each other.
The Eagles are also bringing back former coach Maddison Vardy. They are also signing Jess Rohan as a defensive option.
- 20 years old
- Age
- 1 (2025 at Merrivale)
- Premierships won together
- Elisha Sobey
- New coach
- North Warrnambool Eagles
- Club
Why it mattersNoonan's move shows a change in how strong teams are in the Hampden league. It brings a premiership-winning player to Eagles before the 2027 season starts.
AustraliaThe North Warrnambool Eagles' recruitment strengthens the Hampden league netball competition in regional Victoria.
