Dual sport superstar Monique Conti will join Geelong United for its inaugural WNBL season.
Conti is a star AFLW player with Richmond and is the reigning league best and fairest winner.
While Conti’s AFLW accolades speak for themselves (reigning women’s best & fairest, AFLW premiership player – 2018, AFLW grand final best on ground – 2018), she’s also assembled quite the respectable basketball resume since her WNBL debut in 2016, winning a WNBL Championship in 2020, as well as being crowned rookie of the year in 2017.
The 165cm guard averaged 8.1 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game over 23 games with the Melbourne Boomers.
As someone who has previously been a part of new beginnings with the AFLW, Conti is ready for the challenge and for what she can offer to her new Geelong home.
“I’m really excited for the fresh start in Geelong,” she said.
“We’re putting together a great group, so I’m looking forward to what lies ahead.”
Head coach Chris Lucas, who has guided Conti through previous seasons, is looking forward to once again playing a part in her WNBL journey.
“I’m really happy to have Monique join the new Geelong franchise,” he said.
“Her improvement last year, she really excelled and took on her role within the team. She’s super fit, she brings a presence on the floor, she can shoot the ball, and defensively she fits everything I want from her.”
