Samon Nathan Injury update

Stars midcourter Samon Nathan will miss the start of the ANZ Premiership season after suffering a grade 1 strain of the medial collateral ligament in her left knee during a pre-season match against the Magic.

Nathan is making positive progress and will be back on the court once she's completed relevant return to play protocols.

Tori Kolose has been elevated from training partner, to the full-time squad in the interim.