Northern NSW National Premier League outfit Broadmeadow Magic have secured the surprise signature of Andrew Hoole after his Central Coast Mariners contract expired.
The 25-year-old had spent two seasons with the Mariners following stints with Newcastle Jets and Sydney FC - making 137 A-League appearances overall.
Hoole's most recent season wasn't without its drama with the Mariners omitting him from their squad in March for disciplinary issues.
The attacking midfielder represented Broadmeadow as a junior before being signed by the Jets and has been cleared to play for the NPL side ahead of their match against Edgeworth on Sunday.