Ms JODIE HARRISON (Charlestown—Minister for Women, Minister for Seniors, and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault)— The young guns from Charlestown Azzurri Football Club were in top form at the recent Hunter PSSA and Polding trials.

The club was justifiably thrilled to have seven players selected for representative duties as a result of the recent trials. Congratulations to Abby Low, Harper Demir, Isla McGugan, Neli Cifrian, Edyn Samuel and Milla Price who were all selected in the Hunter PSSA squad.

Alannah Evans was selected to represent Polding as their goalkeeper. Well done to all the Charlestown Azzurri FC players that were selected, and all the aspiring football players from Charlestown who tried out. There is a lot of excitement building in the community, particularly among women and girls who play, with the FIFA Women's World Cup coming to Sydney in the coming weeks.

I hope it will go on to inspire more girls like these talented up-and-comers in the future. There is even more reason for Charlestown Azzurri to celebrate in June, when the club will mark its 60th anniversary. What a lasting legacy of sporting excellence and development of junior talent. Forza Azzurri!

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