Delhi-based Hockey India League franchise Delhi SG Pipers has roped in Australian defender Corey Weyer to replace his countryman Flynn Ogilvie.
The club announced on Friday that Flynn is opting out of HIL due to personal reasons.
Known for his defensive prowess and handy drag flicks, Weyer will add another layer to the defence of the Delhi SG Pipers for the upcoming HIL season.
The 28-year-old defender from Queensland, who made his international debut for the Kookaburras in 2017, was a member of the 2024 Paris Olympics squad.
Weyer brings a wealth of international experience to the Delhi SG Pipers’ defence, having played in the 2018 World Cup in Bhubaneswar, where Australia secured the bronze medal.
Welcoming Weyer to the Delhi SG Pipers family, SG Sports, Media and Entertainment (SGSE) CEO, Mahesh Bhupathi said: “We welcome Corey to the Delhi SG Pipers family. He is a great addition to our team as he is a strong defender and his addition will only fortify our backline. As a team, we are excited because we have managed to rope in a top-notch player in the form of Corey.”
Besides the World Cup bronze, he also has in his trophy cabinet gold medals at the 2019 Oceania Cup and 2014 Youth Olympics in Nanjing, China.
On Weyer’s addition to the team, Graham Reid, Head Coach of the men’s team of Delhi SG Pipers said: “Corey is a great defender and a world-class distributor of the ball. He also brings with him an extra dragflicking option. Weyer’s selection for the Delhi SG Pipers aligns with the team’s goal of bolstering the defence with a player who has proven himself at the highest level of international hockey.”