Venom sign Woolley as injury replacement

GEELONG Venom have announced the signing of Australian guard Georgia Woolley as an injury replacement player for the rest of the WNBL season.

The 22-year-old joins the Venom with experience at college level in the USA, as well as a recent stint in the NBL1.

The announcement comes after Gemma Potter was ruled out for the season with a torn ACL suffered in Geelong’s loss to Adelaide earlier this month.

Originally from Brisbane, Woolley is a former MAC Freshman of the Year winner with the University at Buffalo, and also spent time with Syracuse University where she impressed with her scoring ability and leadership traits.

Earlier this year, she returned to Australia to play for the Ballarat Miners in the NBL1 South, and looks set to form a lethal partnership with fellow Geelong guards such as Jaz Shelley, Shyla Heal and Lilly Rotunno.

“Known for her size, poise and versatility, [Woolley] adds immediate depth to Geelong’s perimeter rotation,” the Venom’s announcement stated.

“The club welcomes Georgia to the Venom and looks forward to her impact on and off the court.”

Woolley is expected to suit up for her debut match on December 5, when Geelong take on Bendigo at Sellkirk Stadium.