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Born in Reading in England's south but raised in Australia, 23-year-old Huke was most recently with Football League Two outfit Dagenham & Redbridge.

Prior to returning to the country of his birth in 2003, midfielder Huke played three seasons with the Rochedale Rovers in the Brisbane Premier League - a club not far from his family home in the Queensland capital, which is Huke's link to Australia and also the place where his family reside.

Huke was a fringe member of Australia's 2005 FIFA Under-20 World Cup squad and, although he failed to register an appearance in green and gold, he remains eligible for recognition by Australian national teams and arrives at the Mariners with ambitions for consistent top-flight football, which could potentially lead to future international call-ups.

Mariners executive chairman Lyall Gorman said: "As soon as we became aware of Shane's availability, we made moves to bring him to the Mariners and we're delighted that he will potentially join us for this very exciting time in the history of our club.

"Given Mile Jedinak's departure, there is a real chance for a member of our existing squad, in addition to the likes of Shane, to challenge for a starting place in midfield and make that position their own.

"Shane's presence will further add to the competition that already exists for a place in our starting eleven and will also provide us with some great experience from some of Europe's most competitive leagues, which will be a most valuable asset throughout what will be a challenging AFC Champions League campaign."

Huke joined freshly promoted Dagenham & Redbridge for perhaps his defining season in 2007/08, where he made 36 appearances and netted two goals, before injury hampered his most recent campaign with the Daggers - a frustrating circumstance that would ultimately pave the way for his move to the Central Coast.

Huke said: "I've been keeping in touch with the Hyundai A-League while in England and based on what I have seen and heard, there was no question in my mind that Australia was the perfect place for me to develop my game and further my career.

"I'm grateful to have been given this opportunity by the Mariners, who I know have been one of the most consistent clubs since the inception of the Hyundai A-League and one that is famed for it's work ethic and positive dressing room culture.

"The AFC Champions League presents me and the club with an exciting opportunity and I'm really looking forward to contributing to a very exciting tournament where I can push my claims for a place at the Mariners beyond the coming months."

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