Alex Tobin – Unquestionably one of Australia’s most celebrated footballers, Alex Tobin is the most capped Socceroo of all time and a former captain. Domestically, Alex had an amazing 21 seasons at the top level of football in Australia where he amassed an incredible 522 appearances – a record that is not likely to be matched by any athlete in any competitive sport in Australia. Alex has called the Central Coast home since linking with the Mariners ahead of the first season of the Hyundai A-League.

Paul Wade – One of Australia’s most passionate workers in developing young football players, Paul Wade is a legend of the Qantas Socceroos having captained his country and playing over 100 matches in the green and gold including two World Cup campaigns.   Paul has made an enormous contribution to domestic football having played over 345 games in the NSL and winning two championships.

Richie Alagich – Richie Alagich recently retired after 15 years of professional football that began back in West Adelaide.  An uncompromising right-back, Richie proved his longevity when he was named Adelaide United’s inaugural player’s player of the year and went on to be an integral part of the Reds’ 2006 Premiership season.

Travis Dodd – The Adelaide local has been one of the Reds’ stars since joining the club for the inaugural Hyundai A-League season.   Travis’ form for United saw him picked to represent the Qantas Socceroos in a 2007 AFC Asian Cup qualifier against Kuwait where he scored a goal on debut.

Alistair Edwards – Alistair Edwards was a key contributor to the National Football Development Plan with the FFA drawing on his vast experience.   Alistair played 19 full internationals for Australia over a six-year period commencing in 1991.  He also had an extensive domestic career in Australia, England and Malaysia before finishing his career in 2002 after a four-year stint in his home city with Perth Glory.   Alistair is a former coach of the Young Matildas and was the coach of the Western Waves for the team’s debut season in the Women’s National Soccer League.

Andy Harper – Andy Harper has impressive credentials to be an ambassador for Small Sided Games, having been part of the development review that has led to their introduction. Andy is a former NSL player, author and now high profile media commentator.  He currently presents on FOX Sports on the Hyundai A-League and Qantas Socceroos matches. Andy played a total of 321 games for seven clubs in the NSL, and he is regarded by many as the best Australian player to not play for the national team.

Adam Kwasnik – One of the Hyundai A-League’s most potent attacking weapons, Adam Kwasnik was instrumental in the Mariners run to the 2008 Grand Final.  After leading Central Coast with seven goals in 2006-07 he followed up with another outstanding season scoring six as the Mariners were crowned Premiers.

Josh McCloughan – A former captain of the Queensland Roar, Josh McCloughan was a key member of the backline that made it all the way to the Preliminary Final in the Hyundai A-League 2008 Finals Series.   Josh has spent his entire professional career in Queensland having played for Palm Beach, Gold Coast and Brisbane Strikers before joining the Roar for their inaugural season.

Matt McKay – Brisbane born and bred, Matt is both a passionate Queenslander and an exciting and highly skilled midfielder for the Queensland Roar, having attended the AIS and also played for the Brisbane Strikers and Incheon United in Korea.  He represented Australia in the Under 20 World Youth Cup in the UAE in 2003 and has also had one Qantas Socceroos cap.

Stuart McLaren – Scottish-born Stuart McLaren has a keen interest in football development having been a former coach/player of Brisbane strikers in the NSL.   Stuart has extensive experience in football having played abroad in Scotland, Hong Kong, Malaysia en route to his current place at Queensland Roar.

Lucas Pantelis – One of the most exciting players in the Hyundai A-League 2007-08 season Lucas Pantelis grabbed the headlines scoring six goals from 20 matches to see him called up to the Qantas Socceroos training squad.  Pantelis has followed the traditional pathway towards the senior national team having represented Australia at under 17, under 20 and under 23 level including the under 17s World Championship in 1999 where Australia made the final.

Rodrigo Vargas – After being plucked from the Victorian Premier League prior to the start of the Hyundai A-League 2006-07 season, Rodrigo Vargas made the centre back position his own en route to Melbourne’s Championship win.  Rodrigo’s form was so impressive he has been included in all of Pim Verbeek’s Qantas Socceroos training camps.

Alex Wilkinson – Alex Wilkinson was handed the Central Coast captaincy armband ahead of the Mariners’ third Hyundai A-League campaign and led the team to the Premiership and the Grand Final. Ultra-consistent and ever-present, Alex was called up to the Qantas Socceroos squad that defeated Kuwait 2-0 at Aussie Stadium in a 2007 AFC Asian Cup qualifier in August 2006.