Sullivan trio set sights on country crown following early season blitz at new club

Kiara, Amelia and Sienna have been named in the Central West side for the NSW Country Championships in Tamworth on May 17-18.

Kiara said she had long been hoping the twins would be in contention for the side.

"Really keen to all be named this year," she said.

"I enjoy my footy the most being able to play with my little sisters and we have been waiting to play rep together for a while now.

"Last year after country champs I couldn't wait for the year to come around to hopefully all be selected together.

"Next job is to hopefully win country champs and make it even more special."

The trio has made the move to Orange City Lions in 2025 after enjoying success with Wellington Redbacks in the inaugural Westfund North Cup 10s.

Success is perhaps an understatement given they won the grand final 56-10 and led the way on the scoresheet, even combining to score 57 of their side's 103 points in one game against Mudgee Wombats.

The move has immediately been felt across the Ferguson Cup with City emerging as a genuine contender alongside traditional powerhouses Dubbo Roos and Bathurst Bulldogs.

The improvement was on full display in the debry as they swept Emus aside 43-0.

Kiara, who scored four tries in the match against her old side, said it was an emotional day and said the vibe in the playing group was good after their strong start to the year.

"There were lots of emotions for everyone on the day," she said.

"Derby day is one of my favourite games to play in the year and I think we came out really strong as a team.

"I only wish the Emus girls the best for this season and hope they go really well. They have a good group of girls and was good seeing Jacky [Lyden], Lilly [Baker] and some of other girls there I have played footy with for a while.

"The vibes are great within the group. Steve and the other women's coaches have put a lot of effort into the women's team this year and it's a really great feeling.

"The environment and atmosphere at the club is really exciting and the twins and I have loved being a part of it.

"We're only building as a team every week so I'm excited for how the season goes."

Of course, the dual code star wouldn't be content to just sit around on Sunday and she is once again playing league tag but not for Wellington Cowboys who weren't able to field a side in 2025.

While her younger sisters made the move to Dubbo Macquarie Raiders, Kiara opted to join Orange CYMS, the club both her dad and uncle played at.

After a slow start to the year, they jumped out of the blocks to beat rivals Orange Hawks 44-0 on Sunday, May 11.

"Really exciting [to be at CYMS]," she said.

"We had a pretty slow run first two games just trying to get numbers to games and getting things organised this time of the year is pretty hard, but we had our first win on the weekend at the local derby and it was the best.

"I'm really keen for the year with the CYMS girls, we have a great team and I'm hoping we go the distance."