Goulburn Valley League Netball Player of the Month for July: Jana Riordan

Riordan’s ability to be an on-court general and tactical master while simultaneously producing assists in wing attack for her goalers is why she has earned the News’ July Player of the Month award for GVL netball.

One of the more experienced heads at Princess Park’s asphalt, Riordan can also run the centre role and be an influence at either end of the court, with an all-round game built on defensive prowess and a keen eye on the counter attack.

The Swans’ draw with the Cats and win over the Bears are the first times her women have taken home premiership points against top six sides this season, save for the round eight win over Mansfield, although the Eagles were not perched in the finals equation at that time.

The Swans face lower-rung sides Rochester (round 16) and Benalla (round 18) on their run home, and if Riordan can lead her side to produce yet another upset result against Seymour in round 17, we may see Shepparton Swans play a final or two in 2026.