Digicel Fiji Bula Boys and Navua forward Thomas Dunn is set to leave Fiji this Sunday to attend trials with A-League club Sydney FC. If successful, the 21-year-old will become the second Fijian international, following Roy Krishna, to secure an A-League contract.
Team manager Kartik Reddy expressed excitement about this opportunity for Dunn, emphasizing its significance for showcasing his talents on a larger stage. “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 emergence as an exceptional football talent and a source of inspiration 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 (FA) will support Dunn during his trials in Sydney. “Fiji FA is assisting Dunn in terms of his welfare during his stay with the club. We are thankful to our affiliate partners in Australia, AUFFI, and Fiji FA Liaison in Australia, Mr. Nick Sharma, for providing the necessary support to the player while in Sydney for the trials,” Reddy added.
Dunn began representing Navua at the age of 15 when the team was in the Senior Division and has not looked back since. Besides playing for the Senior National Men’s team, he has also been a strong presence in the Fiji U16, U17, U20, and U23 teams. Additionally, Dunn spent a year in Melbourne on a student visa, where he gained experience playing for several domestic clubs.