He started playing immediately for Sydney FC in the 2008–2009 season of the new 8 team A-League National Youth League.
Trial days were held in all mainland state capitals beginning on 22 March in Perth and ending in Melbourne on 19 April.
[2] Ten players were selected on merit from each of the trials and invited to attend an intensive training camp in Melbourne over a weekend in late April.
[2] (Ages stated are at commencement of airing) Foxtel confirmed a third season of the show during the Melbourne Victory vs Sydney FC game on 7 March 2010.
The show returned in June with Furlong co hosting with Kris Smith, a former rugby player, model and partner of Dannii Minogue.