Victory sign talented youngster from Canberra

Melbourne Victory has announced the signing of young gun Grace Maher on a one-year deal.

The promising midfielder joins Victory after four seasons in the Westfield W-League with Canberra United.

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Maher, 19, played a role in Canberra's Championship-winning 2014 team and started in the 3-1 Grand Final victory over Perth Glory.

Victory coach Jeff Hopkins said he was looking forward to guiding Maher through the next steps of her career.

"Grace has a lot of potential and I'm looking forward to helping her develop as a player in Melbourne," Hopkins told Victory's official website.

"Despite her age, Grace brings great W-League experience to our midfield and she knows what it takes to win a Championship.

"She is a creative midfielder who has great vision for a pass and the ability to penetrate through opposition lines."

Maher is the second new addition to Victory's squad for the 2018/19 season, following the signing of Emily Gielnik last week.