The 18-year-old was a training partner with the Thunderbirds in 2020 and burst onto the Suncorp Super Netball scene after being elevated to the extended squad of 12.
The Kangaroo Island talent made her mark in both goal attack and wing attack, proving her invaluable versatility in the pink dress.
“Georgie was a real shining light for us in 2020 and impressed us week-in, week-out as she adapted to SSN level,” Adelaide Thunderbirds High Performance Manager Pitre Bourdon said.
“To play in the best netball competition in the world, you have to be versatile and Georgie has that in spades. She is an incredibly mature and talented 18-year-old, and we cannot wait to see what she brings to the team in 2021.”
Horjus said she was thrilled to officially become a Thunderbird, realising a childhood dream.
“Coming through the Netball SA Pathways, being a Thunderbird has been a dream of mine for a long time and although I did not expect it this early, I’m just so excited for what’s to come,” Horjus said.
“Playing for the Tbirds in 2020 was the best experience, it was such an honour to pull on the pink dress and I absolutely loved it.
“Making my debut was a massive highlight of my year, but I also cherished the opportunity to play with and against the best netballers in the world – I was very star struck and always will be.”
Following the league’s announcement that the player signing period will start on Monday 19, there will be several more announcements to come out of the Thunderbirds camp in coming weeks.
