Waverley locals among Falcons' latest signings

The Waverley Falcons have signed Meg Crupi, Durrell McDonald, Gemma Simon, Jake Heath, Mia Parsons, Dylan Larkin, Liana Kinkela and Simon Conn for the 2022 NBL1 South season.

Crupi signs on after a good first season with the club.

She was Waverley's best perimeter shooter in 2021, converting on 38 percent of her three-point attempts.

Crupi is also a very versatile defender and had to defend many different positions this past season.

McDonald signs on for his third year at the club.

He was instrumental in Waverley's 9-4 record before the season ended due to COVID-19.

McDonald averaged 16 points per game as well as being an extremely good defender for his position.

He also gives us Waverley unbelievable amount of pace and athleticism in the guard position.

This is Simon’s first season at the club after playing with the Melbourne Tigers in the 2021 NBL1 South season.

Simon is a real sharp shooter, shooting 47 percent from the three-point line.

Heath returns for his third season at the club.

He has come off an excellent season, averaging double figure points and having a great defensive presence.

Heath, like Simon, is a real sharp shooter and is an extremely important part of Waverley's team.

Parsons, a home grown junior since U12, had a breakout NBL1 South season in 2021.

Working her way up through Waverley's Big V VYCW program, Parsons grabbed her opportunity last season.

She has a great mid-range jumper and was excellent on the defensive end.

Larkin is back for his fifth season at the club and like Parsons, worked his way through the Big V VYCM program.

Larkin has become a very important player for Waverley's men’s side off the bench over the past three seasons.

He brings a heap of energy and has evolved his game every year with the club, and we look forward to him continuing to do so. Kinkela, a junior at the Falcons currently in their Under 18-1 Girls side, has worked hard to earn the opportunity to play in Waverley's NBL1 team.

Kinkela previously made the Vic Metro U16 team in 2019.

She is a very versatile big with an excellent skill set that will be important for Waverley in 2022.

Conn needs no introduction in the NBL1, he is one of the best bigs in the league and has been for a long time.

He is coming off a good 2021 season where he averaged 15 points and seven rebounds for the Nunawading Spectres.

Conn is a massive addition to Waverley's team and adds another dimension in the bigs department.

View the 2022 NBL1 roster tracker here.