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ISSUE 21 | December 2022
WEXPO 2022 Goes to NSW Parliament
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Our football legacy that challenged the world Matt Ryan as a Blacktown Junior and right as Socceroo captain.
HO would have thought that the Captain of the Socceroos would come from Blacktown. While some doubted Matt Ryan had the talent to excel on the world stage, Blacktown City FC Head of Football, Mark Crittenden, did not and the rest is history. A junior at Blacktown City FC, at 14 Matt was at the crossroads but Coach Crittenden saw not only talent but drive and leadership qualities. As the Socceroo Goalie, Matt held Denmark scoreless last Thursday morning to propel Australia to the Round of 16. He was joined by four other Blacktown City Juniors, all five were on the pitch together in the second half of the Denmark qualifier. And although we lost to Argentina 2-1 to exit the competition, the quest for excellence will continue. More: page 30.
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