Reigning GFNL premier St Mary’s hopes of repeating the dose in 2026 have been significantly boosted after confirming the return of midfield gun.
Speculation had been rife that the two-time Mathieson medallist was likely to be back at Anthony Costa Oval next year after spending 2025 in Queensland.
Playing with Gold Coast-based club Palm Beach Currumbin, Benson won the Syd Guildford Trophy as the Most Valuable Player in the QAFL.
Benson was a standout when St Mary’s won premierships on either side of the pandemic.
He is also a two-time best-and-fairest, including in 2024.
“But more importantly, he is a great club person and will bring with him a great wealth of knowledge and leadership back into the senior group,” the Saints said in a statement on Facebook.
The signing of Benson comes 24 hours after St Mary’s confirmed the arrival of Werribee-listed former Geelong Falcon Josh Sanders.
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