Gordon Reid (Robertson, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

The Central Coast Mariners have done it. The boys in yellow and blue have pulled off the A-League men's final, this time against Melbourne Victory, three to one, and where better to do it than the spectacular Central Coast stadium Industree Group Stadium? They were supported by thousands of fans from across the region. The stadium was packed to capacity with 21,379 cheering attendees. Just outside the stadium, we had our live site, where hundreds of coasties from every part of the region watched the game live, surrounded by other enthusiastic supporters.

What this win means is that the Mariners have secured an historic treble after taking out the AFC Cup, the premiership and now the A-League men's title championship. These victories demonstrate how hard our club has worked to secure these successes over the last few years. To each and every one of the 29 players, congratulations on your win. What a phenomenal game of football you have all been a part of! The Central Coast is so proud of you. We are behind you 100 per cent, and we'll continue to support you into the future. The Central Coast Mariners have brought our region together. They have united our community with a shared purpose, and that is supporting our Central Coast Mariners. Again, congratulations, boys. Well done to the team coach, Mark Jackson, and a special happy retirement to goalkeeper Danny Vukovic.

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