AUSTRALIAN MENS & MIXED
NETBALL ASSOCIATION
Liam Forcadilla
102
Kelpie #
Age:
29
Height:
186cm
Home State:
New South Wales
Position/s:
C & WA
Caps:
13
Liam Forcadilla is a leading figure in the growth and competitiveness of men’s netball both nationally and internationally.
As a key player of the national team, Liam is recognised for his dynamic mid court skills demonstrating speed, vision and his ability to create goal scoring opportunities within the attacking unit. Equally potent in his attacking and defence abilities, Liam’s relentless work rate sees him seamlessly connect the two ends of the court through his mid court prowess.
Off the court, his leadership and community engagement reflects his commitment to inclusivity and helping elevate the sport’s visibility by challenge stereotypes about male participation in netball.
Liam has just been named 2025’s Men’s Netballer of the Year by the Netball Scoop judging panel.
Athlete Snapshot
3x National Champion with NSW (2017, 2018, 2022)
Captain of the Australian Fast5 Team that won the 2024 Fast5 World Series
2024 Australian International Athlete of the Year
Giants Netball Training Partner
My Background
I grew up in:
Blacktown, New South Wales
Age started playing netball:
19
How I started playing netball:
Started playing social mixed netball with friends in my basketball off-season, someone asked me to come play for NSW u20's team in 2016.
Off the Court
Career/Study:
Graphic Designer - completing my post-rad in Athlete Wellness and Sports Management
A fun fact:
I am half Filipino and the eldest of 5 kids.
Person who inspires me:
My parents (Ed & Jess)
My supporters
