Mark of greatness: Mark Bridge (left) takes the winning goal in the 2007/08 A-League grand final as Jets colleague Joel Griffiths celebrates, Bridge is joining Sydney FC along with Simon Colosimo (Perth Glory) and John Aloisi (Central Coast Mariners)   Picture: Darren Pareman

By MICHAEL CHAMMAS

FORMER Westfields Sports High School student Mark Bridge has returned to Sydney after three years with the A-League's Newcastle Jets.

The 22-year-old striker will join a star-studded Sydney FC forward line, including Alex Brosque and Socceroo John Aloisi, this season.

His stint with the Jets was memorable player of the year in 2005/06 and scoring the match-winning goal in
last season's grand final against the Central Coast Mariners.

Bridge made his international debut for the Socceroos alongside
Harry Kewell in a friendly against Singapore in March.

His form in the A-League has seen him represent the Olyroos on several occasions, and he is likely to feature prominently in the side's bid for gold at the Beijing Olympics in August.

Mark of greatness: Mark Bridge (left) takes the winning goal in the 2007/08 A-League grand final as Jets colleague Joel Griffiths celebrates. Bridge is joining Sydney FC along with Simon Colosimo (Perth Glory) and John Aloisi (Central Coast Mariners). Picture: Darren

With thanks

30th April 2008