Medium-sized defender Louis Herbert has been rewarded for his consistent season with the North Ballarat Rebels, the Vic Country representative securing a spot on the Gold Coast SUNS rookie list.
Taken with the GC SUNS first selection in the Rookie Draft at pick No. 5, Herbert shined as one of the TAC Cup’s biggest improvers this year, the 188cm Victorian claiming the 2013 Coaches Award.
Strong overhead and a terrific user of the ball, GC SUNS List & Strategy Manager Scott Clayton said the Club was excited to have secured the 19-year-old defender.
“Louis is from Warrnambool, country Victoria, and is an exciting talent around goals or in defence,” Clayton said.
“He is a fantastic intercept mark, and very skilful above head.”
“He has played in the U18 championships for the past two seasons, and we’re very pleased to see him develop off our rookie list.”
Herbert will arrive on the Gold Coast in the coming days, before officially joining the team on Monday for the remainder of the Club’s 2014 Pre-Season training.
Position: Medium defender
Height: 188cm
Weight: 77kg
Born: 27/6/94
Home club: North Ballarat Rebels
