AUSTRALIAN MENS & MIXED
NETBALL ASSOCIATION
Josh Byron
99
Kelpie #
Age:
28
Height:
193cm
Home State:
Victoria
Position/s:
GK & GD
Caps:
13
A key member of the Australian Kelpies’ defensive unit, Josh has earned recognition as a formidable defensive athlete through his speed, athleticism, and relentless ability to shut down opposing attacking option across the court.
While Josh has demonstrated versatility at the state level, even stepping into an attacking goal-shooting role, it is in the defensive end where he has truly made his mark on the international stage.
Renowned for his game sense and read of play, Josh consistently disrupts opponents, grinding them down and suffocating any opportunity for incoming feeds. A vital strength for the Kelpies’ defensive line.
Josh has been named in the Men’s Netballer of the Year list for 2025 by Netball Scoop, grabbing equal second place with fellow circle defender, Alastair Punshon.
Athlete Snapshot
Kelpies debut 2018
Australia U17 (2013-14), U20 (2015) and U23 (2016) representative player
Australian represetative for 400m hurdles
4 x Men's National Champion (2017, 2018, 2024, 2025)
National MVP 2018
National Grand Final MVP 2024
My Background
I grew up in:
Penrith, NSW
Age started playing netball:
15
How I started playing netball:
Trialled for state team in 2012
Off the Court
Career/Study:
CEO/Co-Founder of SpendAble, a financial technology company focused on the care industry. Designed to support the financial capacity building and independence of vulnerable cohorts (disability, aged care, child and youth services) and prevent financial fraud against them.
A fun fact:
I'm a twin
Person who inspires me:
My partner Emma