Player Watch #3 Kiara Hillier - welcome

[SwansProudly]

A reliable rebounding-defender with plenty of versatility

DOB 03 November 2004

Kiara Hillier | AFL

Follow Kiara Hillier's progress through AFL

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Height: 173cm

Queensland’s Kiara Hillier has proven herself as a reliable rebounding defender from full-back, often clearing it long from the kickouts at the AFLW Under 18 Championships

Kiara Hillier Draft Profile

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Kiara joins the red and white The Lions receive pick 73 in exchange for Kiara Hillier who will go to the Swans.

 

[Cadsky]

Welcome Kiara

 

[SwansProudly]

The Sydney Swans are pleased to welcome Kiara Hillier to the red and white, after a trade with the Brisbane Lions.

 

[Callipygian]

Well, I'm backing the club. A KPD is what we said we'd get. We didn't give up much (pick 73) to get her. She's young, that's in her favour, could have a long career with us. She's spent a couple of years in the Brisbane system getting some primo development - that's a big plus. She has family already living in Sydney - definitely can't hurt. She has a weapon of a kick. Only not getting a game because she comes from the premiers and it's hard to get a game there. TBH, she seems a little similar to Ella Heads but presumably not as good (yet).

Rookie Me described her marking as a bit of liability a couple of years ago, which is concerning, but hopefully she has rectified that.

Here's a link to 'get to know you interview' from her time at the Lions: AFLW Get to Know Kiara Hillier.

Welcome Kiara - bring it!


P.S. I also noticed that although the trade was only announced a couple of hours ago we were ready to go with a picture of Kiara in team strip inside Swans HQ.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Smart trade coming from a winning system is a positive too.

 

[SwansProudly]

Swans welcome Kiara Hillier

The Sydney Swans are pleased to welcome Kiara Hillier to the club from 2024.

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[SwansProudly]

Meet Kiara Hillier

The 19-year-old Queenslander is adjusting to life in red and white.

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[Callipygian]

Kiara speaks really well.

I haven't yet been so smitten by her work onfield but apparently she's only 19 - so time is on her side. I hope we can help Kiara realise her potential and that she becomes a valuable contributor.