Diesel Herrington receives maiden Socceroos call-up

Diesel Herrington, a 22-year-old centre-back for Central Coast Mariners, has earned his first call-up to the Socceroos for upcoming friendly matches against Qatar and Jordan. The selection marks a significant milestone for Herrington, who has recently overcome injury challenges to play full matches in the A-League Men this season.

Herrington joins several other players with ties to the Brisbane Roar academy, including Sam Klein, Thomas Waddingham, Eli Adams, and Lucas Herrington. Lucas Herrington, Diesel’s brother, is already an established Socceroo playing for Hull City in the Premier League following his performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Former Brisbane Roar youth coach Chris Grossman noted the achievement of these Queensland-born players, highlighting their development through the academy system and their ability to overcome various professional setbacks.