The Kiwi centre made a big impact in his first season in Group Nine before a broken ankle curtailed his year with the Blues.

However Southcity has swooped, securing his services for next season.

Captain-coach Nick Skinner believes he’ll be a big asset for the club.

“When we played them last year he did quite a bit of damage against us,” Skinner said. “We beat them pretty easily and he was probably their best player.

“It will definitely be good for us.”

McGuire’s signing was announced at Friday night’s presentation, with Skinner taking out the club’s best and fairest award.

“I didn’t really expect to win that but it was good,” he said. “It’s been a pretty good year for the club, overall in all grades, so it wasn’t a bad night.”

Southcity presentation night winners

First Grade

Coach's Award - Kyle McCarthy

Best Back - Kyle McCarthy

Best Forward - Tim Hurst

Best & Fairest - Nick Skinner

Leading Pointscorer - Kyle McCarthy

Terry Hill 'Clubmen of the Year' - Kel Tilden

Lloyd Family Award ' Club Player of the Year' -Tim Hurst

Under 16s 

Best & Fairest - Tyson Hodge

Best Forward - Luke Mcbeath

Best Back - Joshy Siegwalt

Coach's Award - Joel Tye

Under 18s

Best & Fairest - Josh Cochrane

Best Forward - Mitchell Bennett

Best Back - Cody Hodge

Coach's Award- Zane McCann-Dillon

Leaguetag

Encouragement Award - Ashlea Emerson

Coach's Award - Bettina Goolagong

Best & Fairest Runner-Up - Layhnee Kearnes

Best & Fairest - Megan Prince

Reserve Grade

Coach's Award - Corey-James Ryan

Best Back - Jade Hodge

Best Forward - Tim Jones

Best & Fairest - Nick English