Emma Dundas

Mr GREG PIPER (Lake Macquarie)—I would like to congratulate the extremely talented Emma Dundas from Awaba, who at just 16-years of age has secured a full two-year contract with the Newcastle Jets A-League Women's side. Emma is the fourth Jets women's player to be offered a multi-year contract, after playing with the Women's A-League side in the 2023 – 2024 season. The year 11 student has become a critical member of the team, and in March had already featured in 12 matches, starting nine times. She is described by her coach as a high-energy and versatile midfielder, who can go out and play without succumbing to pressure. Emma began playing football in the under-6s at Barnsley United Football Club, and from there made it into the Emerging Jets when she was 10, steadily rising through the ranks of the Jets academy. Last year Emma also had a call-up to the Junior Matildas in Australia's under-17s Women's National Team for the Asian Cup Round 2 Qualifiers. Emma dreams of one day playing for the Matildas, and I have no doubt that she will achieve her goals. Congratulations Emma, you are an inspiration to young women everywhere.