Georgia Voll celebrates her maiden ODI century against India, while Tess Flintoff’s standout Australia A performances have earned her a long-awaited spot on Cricket Australia’s 2025/26 contract list

Georgia Voll’s rapid rise through Australian cricket ranks has now been stamped with her first central contract. Just months after her debut, the 21-year-old already owns an ODI century and the ICC Women’s Player of the Month title for March, thanks to a stellar tour of New Zealand.

In a season where she was thrown into the deep end—stepping up for the injured Alyssa Healy—Voll didn’t just float, she swam laps. Her game across formats, from a ton in ODIs to classy T20 knocks, signals that she’s not just a promising prospect but a player ready for prime time.

Joining her on the contract list is Tess Flintoff, a fast-bowling allrounder who, despite not yet making her international debut, has long been in the selectors’ plans. She’s been a regular in Australia A squads and even made headlines back in 2022 with the fastest fifty in WBBL history—just 16 balls of clean hitting.

Her inclusion this year is a nod to that potential, even if her recent WBBL form was underwhelming. What she did offer, though, was grit and productivity in the WNCL, scoring over 300 runs for Victoria and continuing to prove her worth with the ball.

National selector Shawn Flegler made no secret of the high hopes Cricket Australia has for both. “Tess is an exciting young player who we can see having a long future in the green and gold,” he said. And about Voll: “Her adaptability across formats and composure under pressure have been remarkable.”

But this year's contract list wasn't all about new blood—it also spotlighted the fading prospects of a veteran. Jess Jonassen, a six-time World Cup winner and Australia’s most successful white-ball spinner, was left out.

While still active and consistent in the domestic circuit, and recently turning out for Delhi Capitals in the WPL, she hasn’t worn the Aussie green since December 2023. The spin hierarchy now tilts towards the likes of Alana King, Georgia Wareham, and Sophie Molineux.

Still, Flegler left the door ajar: “We’re always keeping an eye on players outside the squad, and she’s no exception.” For Jonassen, it might not be the end, but the pathway back has never looked more crowded.

Australia's contracted women's players for 2025–26:  Darcie Brown, Tess Flintoff, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Heather Graham, Grace Harris, Alyssa Healy, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Tayla Vlaeminck, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham.