Heart of Midlothian's Australian defensive midfielder Calem Nieuwenhof has joined Perth Glory on a season-long loan, a move he hopes will allow him to overcome his injury frustrations. The 25-year-old has not played in 14 months after a difficult 2025/26 season at Hearts where a series of hamstring injuries restricted his involvement. The transfer back to his native Australia was prompted by a search for consistent game time, with Nieuwenhof stating that his goal was to find an environment where he could play regularly and have a strong season. He is aiming to rebuild his confidence and rediscover his best form ahead of Perth Glory's A-League season opener next week. Nieuwenhof, who has been capped 7 times for Australia's U23 team, has a contract with Heart of Midlothian until May 2027. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €800k.