Seabirds star heads to the NFL

Congratulations to Manly Seabirds’ star Indianna Carroll on being selected to join the Las Vegas Raiderettes for the 2026-27 season.

After a decade of performing for the Seabirds this is a dream come true for Indianna, who becomes just the fourth Australian to be selected for an NFL cheer squad.

Her father, Manly premiership-winning prop, Mark ‘Spud’ Carroll, is quite rightly very proud of his daughter's achievement.

“I couldn’t be prouder writing this about my beautiful daughter, Indianna. As a young child, her dream was always to cheer for an NFL side and I’m here to announce she has made the squad for the NFL Raiders,” Spud posted to Instagram.

“Looking back in years the adversity she has had to get through blows my mind.

“As a young girl to be crippled with the most horrible disease, endometriosis. And now to be on the big stage of America NFL played on TV to millions and millions of people each game.

Look out team. My Girl Indianna is about to blow you away Australian Style.

Mark Carroll Manly Premiership-winning prop

“Also, a massive shout out to my beautiful wife Monique who has taught Indianna and has been by her side with the ups and downs in life. Today is a massive highlight for her. What a mother. Proud.” ️

"I am beyond thrilled and bursting with pride," said Monique.

"Watching her chase this dream, work tirelessly, and now achieve it, is the most incredible feeling. So proud of her."