From the moment I can remember, my youngest memory is that I had a soccer ball on my feet and I used to sleep with my soccer ball. That's how much I loved the game. I was infatuated with it. I just wanted to get better with it. I grew up in the streets of Redfern & Newtown. I'd play on the streets. I'd create stations all around my neighbourhood using different parts of different walls and even on the road. I love football and I still love it. I had the opportunity to represent NPL teams in New South Wales and Sydney and Victoria, as well as trialing for Brighton Home Albion in England and playing in France as well. I always wanted to be a footballer and football saved my life.