Dual-sporting talent Jessica Matin will complete St Kilda’s playing squad for Season 2021.
The 18-year-old joins the red, white and black in place of Clara Fitzpatrick, who was placed on the club’s inactive list last Thursday.
Matin comes from a decorated cricketing background and has been a regular feature in Victoria’s under-age representative sides with bat and ball.
Before the NAB League was cancelled due to COVID-19, the forward/midfielder had impressed for Dandenong Stingrays with four goals from three games.
“As disappointed as we were for the door to temporarily close for Clara, we’re glad another has opened for Jess,” Head of Women’s Football Jamie Cox said.
“We were interested in bringing her to the Saints through this year’s draft, but there unfortunately wasn’t a spot available on our list at the time.
“She’s a natural footballer, is skilful on both sides of the body and quite crafty around goal. We believe she’ll slot into our list quite nicely.”
Matin joins fellow Stingrays graduates Tyanna Smith, Molly McDonald and Isabella Shannon on St Kilda’s current list.
