Dual premiership player Lucy Austin has signed a one-year deal with the GIANTS, joining the club for the 2026 Suncorp Super Netball season.
The 23-year-old sharpshooter brings championship experience, fierce competitiveness and a proven ability to perform in high-pressure moments, having played a key role in back-to-back premiership wins with the Adelaide Thunderbirds.
Austin’s move to from her home state of South Australia marks a major coup for the GIANTS as they look to re-build their goal third, following the retirement of club legend Jo Harten.
Renowned for her accuracy from all areas of the circle as well as her ability to play as both a holding and moving shooter, Austin will be a powerful addition to the GIANTS line up as they enter a new era.
A standout performer from pathway netball through to the elite level, Austin is not only a dual premiership player but was awarded the Suncorp Super Netball Rookie of the Year in her debut season of 2023 - a clear indicator of her immediate impact at the top level.
Despite limited exposure in the 2025 Suncorp Super Netball season with the Thunderbirds, Austin’s potential was recognised with her selection as invitee to the Origin Australian Diamonds for the 2025-26 season.
GIANTS Netball head coach Nerida Stewart said Austin’s signing was an exciting addition to the club’s list for the 2026 season.
“Lucy is a proven performer who has achieved a huge amount in a short period of time,” Stewart said.
“She has a calm, focused presence on court and her ability to adapt her style of play makes her an incredible asset to any team.
“With Jo stepping away, we were looking for someone who could bring strength and versatility to our goal third — and Lucy fits that role perfectly.
“We’re excited to see how she combines with the team we are building and believe she’ll have immediate impact in the orange and charcoal.”
The young shooter added:
"I'm so excited to be heading to Sydney and joining the GIANTS family for 2026," Austin said.
"Being a young and up-and-coming group, I'm really excited to be able to grow together, whilst also develop my own game further in a new environment.
"I have so much more to leave and grow as a player both on and off the court and I am so excited to work on and showcase this with the GIANTS."
Austin is the seventh player to commit to the GIANTS for season 2026 joining fellow shooters Sophie Dwyer and Matisse Letherbarrow, young guns Amy Sligar, Erin O’Brien and Hope White, as well as Jamaican superstar Jodi-Ann Ward.
