Digicel Fiji Bula Boys and Navua attacker Thomas Dunn is set to depart this Sunday to attend trials with A-League club Sydney FC. If successful, the 21-year-old will become the second Fijian international after Roy Krishna to secure an A-League contract.
Team manager Kartik Reddy commented on this opportunity, stating it offers Dunn a chance to showcase his skills 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,” said Reddy.
Reddy praised Dunn’s development as a remarkable football talent and an inspirational figure for aspiring athletes in Fiji. “His remarkable journey, both on and off the field, 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 be handling all responsibilities related to 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, Nick Sharma, for providing necessary support to the player while in Sydney for the trials.”
Dunn began representing Navua at the age of 15 while the team was in the Senior Division and has made significant strides since then. Apart from playing for the Senior National Men’s team, he has also featured prominently for the Fiji U16, U17, U20, and U23 teams. Additionally, he spent a year in Melbourne on a student visa, playing for various domestic clubs.