As the countdown to the 2026 Netball Super League season begins, one thing is clear: leadership is set, standards are high, and the Birmingham Panthers are ready to make noise.

With experience, intensity, and ambition running through the group, we’re proud to introduce the players who will lead the Panthers on and off the court this season — your Captain and Vice Captain for 2026.

Your 2026 Captain, Betsy Creak, returns for her second season with the Birmingham Panthers – bringing experience, composure, and unwavering standards.

Having led the side last season, Betsy continues in the Captaincy role with her eyes firmly fixed on what’s ahead. Calm under pressure and fiercely competitive, she sets the benchmark both on and off the court, demanding the best from herself and those around her.

With clarity of vision and a relentless drive for excellence, Betsy is ready to guide the Birmingham Panthers through 2026 with confidence and purpose.

First season. New role. Big energy.

Charli Fidler steps into the Vice Captain role for 2026 with a clear focus: drive performance, and push the Birmingham Panthers to the next level.

Known for leading through action, Charli brings relentless intensity, competitive edge, and an uncompromising work ethic. Whether it’s setting the tone at training or delivering when it matters most on court, she embodies what it means to lead by example.

Locked in, all-in, and ready to embrace the challenge, Charli’s influence will be felt across the squad as the Birmingham Panthers head into a pivotal season.

With Betsy Creak leading as Captain and Charli Fidler stepping up as Vice Captain, the Birmingham Panthers head into the new season with a leadership group built on trust, intensity, and ambition.

The tone is set. The standards are clear. 2026 is calling