Lucy Yang

I’m standing because I care a lot about this team and what it feels like to be part of it.

One of the best things about our team is the atmosphere. People enjoy playing here. We support each other and we improve because we genuinely like being on the field together. With many people leaving next year, I think it’s really important that we keep that culture.

At the same time, I think we can grow as a team. Sometimes we feel a bit scattered, and I would like us to be more connected and trust more people to step up on the line. When responsibility is shared and people feel confident to play, the whole team becomes stronger.

I’ve realised that the kind of captain I want to be is someone who helps bring the best out of people. From captaining at Women’s Regionals, I saw how much difference encouragement and clear feedback can make. When players know what they’re doing well and what they can adjust, their confidence grows and the team improves quickly.

I care about helping people feel confident on the field, while also pushing ourselves to become more competitive. I want us to keep the positive culture we have, while continuing to grow as a team that supports each other and plays with belief.