The Mystics have signed Silver Ferns shooting duo Maria Tutaia and Bailey Mes as their roster continues to take shape ahead of next year's New Zealand Elite League.
They are joined by goal attack Tera-Maria Amani and wing attack Elisapeta Toeava – who were both part of Netball Northern's Beko League team this year – as the latest signings for the Mystics.
Tutaia, who has been with the Mystics since 2010, was reportedly a target for a number of franchises on both sides of the Tasman.
Now Tutaia will have an opportunity to consolidate her Ferns' combination with Bailey Mes who is back in blue after two seasons with the Tactix.
Bailey Mes returns to the Mystics (Getty Images)
Mes previously played with the Mystics for five seasons until a move south for more court time.
Mystics chief executive Julie Paterson said the latest signings confirmed plenty of depth for new coach Helene Wilson to call on.
"Maria has been an incredibly loyal member of our Mystics family and we are delighted to have her back for the new competition, while Bailey returns home in what will be an exciting combination between the two," said Paterson.
"We have an exciting mix of experienced netballers and those ready to make their mark at the elite level like Elisapeta and Tera-Maria."
The quartet joins Silver Ferns defenders Anna Harrison and Storm Purvis, along with mid-courter Samon Nathan as players confirmed for the Mystics 2017 squad.
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