Thomas Dunn, a 21-year-old attacker for Digicel Fiji Bula Boys and Navua, will be departing this Sunday to attend trials with A-League club Sydney FC. If successful, Dunn will become the second Fijian international after Roy Krishna to secure an A-League contract.
Team manager Kartik Reddy expressed excitement about the opportunity for Dunn to showcase his talents on a larger stage and potentially secure a spot with the club. “He will be attending training sessions and playing in friendly matches during his stay with the club from July 8 to 19,” Reddy said.
Reddy praised Dunn’s emergence as an exceptional football talent and a beacon of hope for aspiring athletes in Fiji. His remarkable journey has captivated fans and earned him recognition for the trials with the Australian professional soccer club based in Sydney, New South Wales.
The Fiji Football Association (Fiji FA) will oversee all responsibilities for Dunn’s trials in Sydney. “Fiji Football Association is assisting Dunn in terms of his welfare during his stay with the club. Fiji FA is thankful to its affiliate partners in Australia AUFFI and Fiji FA Liaison in Australia, Mr. Nick Sharma, for accepting to provide necessary support to the player while in Sydney for the trials,” stated Reddy.
Dunn began representing Navua at the age of 15 and has been a consistent presence since then. In addition to playing for the Senior National Men’s team, he has also been a strong representative for the Fiji U16, U17, U20, and U23 teams. He also spent a year in Melbourne on a student visa, playing for several domestic clubs.