A dynamic attacker with the ability to play across GA, WA, and GS, the rising star will add further versatility to the side.
The 20-year-old joined the Thunderbirds as a training partner in 2023 and has been a star of Netball SA’s The Hospital Research Foundation Group Premier League competition.
Representing Contax Netball Club, Graham was named joint Rookie of the Year for the League division in 2022 and went on to be named in the Team of the Year in 2023.
She led the Blues to premiership glory in the 2024 Grand Final and was named MVP of the match.
As she made her way through the Netball SA Pathway, Graham represented South Australia at nationals and was a member of the Adelaide Thunderbirds Futures side in 2023 and 2024.
In July this year, she was selected 2024 Australian 21U squad ahead of the 2025 Netball World Youth Cup.
In Round 8 of the 2024 Super Netball competition, Graham became Thunderbird #111 as she made her debut as an injury replacement player.
Thunderbirds General Manager of High Performance Jace Bode said the club was excited to elevate another local talent.
“Developing SA talent has been a key focus for Tania and the club since she returned as head coach in 2019 and we’re pleased to give this opportunity to another local star,” Bode said.
“Kayla has been in our Thunderbirds training environment over the past two seasons and has proven what she is capable of in our Futures side and in our state league competition.
“Her potential is vast, she is incredibly versatile and dynamic, and we look forward to working with her more closely in 2025.”
