Crummer next to join City bandwagon

by Staff Writers 0

19-year-old Matildas forward Larissa Crummer is reported to be the next big name to join the Melbourne City bandwagon, following on from the announcements of several other international teammates.

With Lisa De Vanna, Laura Alleway and Brianna Davey all officially announced as City players for their debut campaign, the trio are widely expected to be joined by Melbourne Victory skipper Steph Catley, as well as a host of former Melbourne Victory players, both Australian and international.

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The teenage sensation has been capped seven times for the national team since making her debut against North Korea in February, 2015.

She scored her first and only goal to date in Matildas colours against the Netherlands in a 1-0 victory

Crummer has attended City training sessions and is reported to have turned down interest from Adelaide United before making the switch south from Brisbane Roar.

She started her career at Sydney FC in their title winning 2012-13 season, making 13 appearances before moving to Queensland, where she added a further 24 appearances for one goal in her two seasons at the club.

The Womens Game have also reported that long standing City targets Beattie Goad and Rebekah Stott – both former Melbourne Victory players – are both expected to sign, having been amongst the set-up at La Trobe’s City Football Academy.