Australian Diamond and three-time Premiership defender Matilda Garrett will join the NSW Swifts for the 2027 season.
Garrett arrives in Sydney following six seasons with the Adelaide Thunderbirds, where she established herself as a key member of their title-winning defensive unit.
The 28-year-old defender has also made a name for herself on the international stage, making her Diamonds debut in 2023 and winning Bronze at the Commonwealth Games earlier this month.
Garrett said she was excited to embrace a new chapter with the Swifts.
“I’ve had such an incredible six years in Adelaide and I’m really grateful for everything the Thunderbirds have given me, but I feel ready for a new challenge,” she said.
“I’m really looking forward to getting into the environment, meeting the girls and working with Dylan and the coaching staff.
“I can’t wait to get started.”
Swifts Head Coach Dylan Nexhip said Garrett’s experience and composure in big moments would add another dimension to the Club’s defensive unit.
“Matilda is a fantastic addition to our group and someone we’ve admired for a long time,” Nexhip said.
“She has proven herself at the highest level, she’s a three-time Premiership player and an Australian Diamond, so she knows what it takes to perform and win in this competition.
“What continues to stand out about Matilda is the way she has evolved her game. Her work rate is immense, and she has shown she can match it with any goal attack in the world. She brings a real competitiveness and intensity to every contest.
“Just as importantly, she understands what it means to be part of a successful team. Her discipline, commitment to high performance and willingness to continually challenge herself are qualities we value, but it’s also the growth she has made as a person that makes her such an asset to our group.
“Matilda is still hungry to improve, and we know the experience, standards and intent she brings will have a significant impact on our group. We want her to set the tone for what our defensive unit looks like in 2027 and help drive those around her to be better every day.
“She’s a player our Members and fans are going to love watching in the Red dress.”
Garrett completes the NSW Swifts squad for 2027, joining Paige Hadley, Helen Housby, Tayla Fraser, Grace Whyte, Sarah Klau, Rudi Ellis, Lucy Voyvodic, Mary Cholhok and Jordan Cransberg.
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