AUCKLAND FC STRENGTHEN STOCKS WITH SIGNING OF COVETED MARINERS DEFENDER HALL
Sought-after A-League defender Dan Hall has signed with Auckland FC, after winning titles with the only other professional side he has played for.
The centreback joins from Central Coast Mariners, where he was an integral part of the club's recent treble-winning season.
Melbourne-born Hall, 25, will become Auckland FC's defensive rock in a debut A-League season that kicks off in October.
Head coach Steve Corica says he will "slot right into defence".
"There were quite a few clubs vying for Dan's signature. He's an outstanding player, but he really bought into what we're aiming to achieve here and the future pathways the club can offer, thanks to Bill Foley's multi-club network.
"He's got a lot of experience and won a few trophies, so will likely act as a bit of a leader for some of the other lads at the club, particularly the younger scholarship players."
Hall has been with the Mariners since turning professional in 2020. In that time, he played approximately 90 times for the club - 37 last season alone - including every minute of the triumphant three-game A-League finals series.
Hall says he was eager to join Auckland FC.
"Auckland FC has a huge amount to offer - the pathways, the potential and the chance to be part of a debut season. It's too good to turn down to be honest.
"I'm grateful to the team at Central Coast, they are a great club and I've been there my whole career, but it was time for a change, to test myself somewhere new and take the next step."
Auckland FC start pre-season this week, with more player announcements to come.
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