DOB: 10.05.87

Height: 181cm

Junior Club: Canterbury (NZ)

WNBL Clubs: Christchurch Sirens 2007/08; Dandenong Rangers 2009/10; Bendigo Spirit 2010/11; Adelaide Lightning 2011/12; West Coast Waves 2012 – Current.

WNBL Championships: Nil.

Bio: After bouncing around the WNBL for the past five years, Edmondson appears to have found a team that will bring out the best in her talents.

The West Coast Waves guard joined New Zealand Tall Ferns coach Kennedy Kereama at the club last season and enjoyed her most productive campaign to date.  

Edmondson set career high marks in points, rebounds, assists and free throws as she thrived in the role of starter.  This form was carried into the 2013 FIBA Oceania Championships, where the 26-year-old led all comers in scoring (44 points).  

The confidence gained while with the Tall Ferns should propel Edmondson into another career season.

Career Highlights: FIBA Oceania Championships: 2011, 2013, FIBA Oceania Championships Leading Scorer: 2013 (44 points).

DOB: 01.08.94

Height: 196cm

Junior Club: Dandenong Rangers (VIC)

WNBL Clubs: AIS 2009 – 2012; Dandenong Rangers 2012/13; Canberra Capitals 2013 – 2014; Adelaide Lightning 2014 - Current.

WNBL Championships: Nil.

Bio: A series of knee injuries threatened to derail the career of Carley Mijovic before it had a chance to flourish, but the talented 19-year-old has made the most of time of court in the past two seasons – quickly establishing herself as an Opal of the future.

The Dandenong junior claimed the 2012 Betty Watson WNBL Rookie of the Year award in her first full season, averaging more than 9 points and 5 rebounds per game for the AIS.

This prompted a move to her home club, the Dandenong Rangers, where Mijovic would help the team finish second on the ladder and qualify for the WNBL finals.

A busy off-season followed, with Mijovic playing a leading role in guiding the Australian Gems to the bronze medal at the 2013 FIBA Under 19 World Championships.

After one season in Canberra with the Capitals, Mijovic joins fellow frontcourt star Alex Bunton at the Adelaide Lightning.

Career Highlights: WNBL Rookie of the Year: 2012, FIBA U19 World Championships: 2011 (Semi Final), 2013 (Bronze), FIBA U17 World Championships: 2010.

DOB: 23.03.89

Height: 194cm

Junior Club: Perry Lakes Hawks (WA)

WNBL Clubs: West Coast Waves 2012 – Current.

WNBL Championships: Nil.

Bio: Another talented Western Australian player returning to her hometown club, Burton enjoyed a successful debut WNBL campaign after spending the four years previous in the USA at West Virginia University.

Burton emerged at the 2012 WNBL Pre-Season Tournament and quickly became a key piece in the Waves team, averaging 8.1 points (at 52% shooting) and 5.4 rebounds in all 24 games. These performances caught the eye of Jayco Opals coach Brendan Joyce who picked the centre for the 2013 tour of China.  

A bronze medal as part of the Emerging Opals team at the 2013 World University Games followed before another medal – this time gold – helping the Opals win the 2013 FIBA Oceania Championship.   

Entering her second WNBL season, the 24-year-old will be looking to build on her busy off-season and help the Waves push up the WNBL ladder.

Career Highlights: World University Games: 2013 (Bronze), FIBA Oceania Championships: 2013.

DOB: 29.03.93

Height: 170cm

Junior Club: Swan Hill (VIC)

WNBL Clubs: AIS 2009 – 2012; Canberra Capitals 2012/13; Bendigo Spirit 2013 – Current.

WNBL Championships: Nil.

Bio: The Swan Hill native returns to Victorian soil after four seasons in the ACT with the AIS and the Canberra Capitals. A talented ball-handler, Lavey came through three seasons at the AIS before an impressive SEABL season in 2012 saw the Capitals add her to their 2012/13 roster.

Despite the team’s struggles, Lavey impressed earning a spot on the bronze medal-winning World University Games team before earning a call-up to the Opals training squad ahead of the 2013 FIBA Oceania Championships.

Lavey again served as the back-up to Harrower as Bendigo went back-to-back, but it has been on the national team scene where the guard has excelled, playing a moajor role in the Jayco Opals program leading into the 2014 FIBA World Championship for Women.

Career Highlights: World University Games: 2013 (Bronze), FIBA U17 World Championships: 2010.