The Round 2 Preview - ahm NPL '26

With Round 1 in the books, Round 2 is where the season starts to take shape. Before we get into it — two things.

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THE GREENZONE — Live From 1pm

Every match. Every state. Every round — broadcast live on the NPL Greenzone.

Twelve games per round day, split across two windows. Six games from 1pm, six more from 3:30pm. The broadcast team moves between matches in real time, chasing the closest scorelines, the hottest streaks, and the players making things happen. If a match is tight, they stay on it. If someone's on a tear, they find them.

VICTORIA

Roos vs Tide — Family Feud on the Court

This match is loaded with subplots you simply cannot script. Siblings face off in the Dang vs Dang showdown, husband and wife Josh and Nat Fisher go head-to-head, and best mates Ethan Chung and Ethan Butson will have to put friendship aside. Bragging rights at the dinner table are very much on the line.

Izzy's Back — and the 29ers Mean Business

The 29ers are hungry for their first win, and the return of their talismanic captain could be exactly the spark they need. Izzy is in blistering form — especially in singles — and with her back in the fold, this team is firing on all cylinders. Don't take your eyes off her.

Can Leleona Back It Up?

The 17-year-old announced herself to the competition in stunning fashion during Round 1, dismantling Kat and Amy of the Adders in gendered doubles. Now the question is: can she back it up? The spotlight is firmly on this rising star.

Adders — Depth Will Be Everything

Westbury and Matt K were flawless in Round 1, but two stars won't be enough to carry this team deep into the season. The Adders' fate rests squarely on the shoulders of Tim K and Amy Munro — step up, or get left behind.

NEW SOUTH WALES

Males — Time to Match Your Teammates

Mikie, Nancy, Shannon, and Selina all put on a show for their respective teams in Round 1. The gauntlet has been thrown down — now it's time for the men to rise to the occasion and match the standard that's been set.

Comets on the Ropes

One of just two winless teams in the country, the Comets are desperate for a result. Without prized draft pick Matt Barton, all eyes fall on their captain to drag her side over the line. The pressure is real — and Round 2 is a must-win.

The Mouthwatering Men's Matchup (MMM)

Stingers vs Dinkers. Tran/Tanabe vs Stoker/Henry. Men's doubles and singles is must-watch HQP this round. All four players were in sensational form, with Brian Tran taking home Round MVP honours. And don't sleep on Ryan Henry — this man might just be the best player in the entire league.

The Heat's Dynamic Duo

Selina Turulja was unstoppable in Round 1, claiming the MVP with a jaw-dropping +58 point differential. What makes it even scarier? Her running mate Shannon Spencer was equally unbeaten, racking up a +40 differential of her own. The big question: are Mildwaters and Schoeman the only pair with the tools to take them down?

QUEENSLAND

Opals' Men — Time to Step Up

The Opals' women came out firing, with Crystal Mildwaters playing the perfect supporting role as APP's newest athlete Nicola Schoeman absolutely cooked the competition. Now it's over to Hamish Bartos and Aaron Johnson — can they bring the heat and keep the Opals in the hunt against Harry Brown and the Outies?

Brumbies vs Reef — Buckle Up

Both sides boast elite male talent, which means this contest could well be decided in mixed play. Watch Aleisha Horridge vs Tayah Cross — this matchup could be the difference between a win and a loss.

Outback Stars Ready to Respond

Harry and Katy showed serious grit in Round 1, clawing back from big deficits to seal their singles matches. But dropping both mixed matchups will have stung. Expect a response. Expect fire.

The Undefeated Duo

Josh Nipperess went a perfect 4-0 with a +18 differential. Crystal Mildwaters matched him, going 4-0 with an even more impressive +33. Both are under 25. The future? It's already here.

DIVISION 2 — Around the Grounds

The Match of the Century — NZ Edition

Div 2 kicks off with what could be the biggest match in its history. Taika vs Tuatara in New Zealand. Hikaru vs Ela. Andy vs Semisi. It simply doesn't get better than this.

Rangers Ready to Roar

With Emily Martin back in the fold and a healthy Liam Lamb, the Rangers have no excuses. This is a team built to contend — and Round 2 is the perfect time to remind everyone just how dangerous they are.

Dat Who? Dat Pham.

The young Sydneysider turned heads with a breakout Round 1 performance that had everyone talking. Is a Pro Tour call-up just around the corner? Watch this space.

QLD Div 2 — Crunch Time

Three teams undefeated. Three teams still searching for their first win. Round 2 is shaping up as a pivotal moment in the QLD Div 2 season — every point matters, every match is a battle, and the standings are about to get very interesting.

Watch It Live. Miss Nothing.

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Round 2 starts now.