Students on the ball for Melbourne Victory
Students, Jess Au and Alex Gummer. Credit Getty Images.
Melbourne Victory has selected two Monash students for the upcoming 2014-15 campaign.
The reigning W-League champions recruited Alex Gummer who is currently studying Bachelor of Engineering and a Bachelor of Science, and Jess Au who is studying a Bachelor of Biomedical Science.
Alex was previously with Adelaide United, where she scored two goals from her seven appearances in the 2013/2014 season.
Alex is extremely excited about her selection into the squad.
“Being selected into the squad is a fantastic opportunity for me to play at a high level, and I can’t wait to see what this season brings,” Alex said.
“It’s such an honour to be selected, and I hope this year the team can continue it’s reign as champions.”
Jess Au has been a train-on player with Victory in previous seasons as well as being a member of the 2011 U17 Young Matildas training camp. This year her performances for WPL side South Melbourne FC led to her selection into the Victory squad, an achievements she’s very proud of.
“To be selected into the Victory side after being a train-on when I was younger is an amazing opportunity and I can’t wait to see what challenges the season brings,” Jess said.
Director of TeamMONASH™, Martin Doulton is extremely proud of the efforts of Alex and Jess.
“It’s fantastic to see two of our students picked for the squad, and it’s a great credit to their passion and perseverance, we will all be watching throughout the season to see how they go,” Mr Doulton said.
Alex is part of the Enhance Elite Athlete Program, which has allowed her to continue her studies while playing in the W-League.
Melbourne Victory lost their first match of the season to Newcastle Jets on September 13.
Their following match on Sunday 21 September they won 5-3, against Western Sydney Wanderers.
See the Melbourne Victory W-Legue Facebook page to stay up to date with all the results.