Usain Bolt gave his hopes of becoming a professional footballer a huge boost this week.
In what was touted as a make-or-break trial with the Central Coast Mariners, the Olympic champion scored two goals in the club's final pre-season friendly against Macarthur South West United.
Despite having a quiet first-half, Bolt scored his first goal for the club with a neat left-footed strike, before doubling his tally from close range after a defensive mix-up.
There is still a long way to go for Bolt to secure a professional contract with the A-League team but his performance should give him the opportunity to play in the Mariner's reserve team.
The latest indications from the club suggest that a decision with be made on the Jamaican in January and he won't be given first-team action in the meantime.
Bolt playing in Australia
That means, football fans might have to wait a little longer to see the bizarre strike partnership of Bolt and former Aston Villa and Fulham striker Ross McCormack once again.
The Scottish forward moved to New South Wales this summer and has carried out an interview with the Daily Mail focusing on his experience with Bolt.
Given the struggles of transitioning from athletics to football, he's not only revealed what the former sprinter is really like to play with and his chances going forward.
McCormack's honest opinion on Bolt
"His transformation just since I've been here, is massive," McCormack highlighted.
"He needed a different type of fitness. He's used to being explosive and running in straight lines. He's had to get used to stopping and checking and building his stamina.
"If he pulls it all together he can be some threat. He can bump guys off easily with his strength, he's got aerial presence and then there's the fear factor of his pace.
"Defenders won't want to allow him to turn or run behind them because they know they won't catch him.
"He stays behind to work after training and asks for advice yet, when he talks, it's a bit like John Terry at Aston Villa last season, everyone in the dressing room wants to listen."
A very positive review indeed and it bodes well for his chances.
Although McCormack is always going to speak nicely about a teammate, it's clear that the Scot has been impressed with the attributes of Bolt and especially the hard work he's been putting in.
Making a transition between sports is no easy task and the fact Bolt is being so humble and staying behind after training shows he's got the right attitude doing forward.
The Jamaican now has two months to continue knuckling down in training and show everyone at the Mariners that he can realise his dream of playing professional football.
Based on McCormack's observations, he's got every chance of pulling it off.
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