“None of us had actually played futsal before. To be asked to play in NSW best completion it was an honour," Bazdaric said. 

“I had a serious talk with Junior (Tbe Mushaba) and he changed our tactics. At the beginning of the season we were losing pretty badly, but things picked up once we hardened ourselves and went about things like it was seriously professional.”

It was a wake-up call to the professionalism of the football community and a lesson the Crew took in their stride as they continue to aim for promotion.

Despite the glitz and the glamour, it’s more than just the big events that make the Sydney Street Crew and it’s future both prestigious and exciting.

It’s a close-knit bunch of passionate people who see the greater endeavour than just street football.

“We’re basically a family," Gray said. "It’s important we stick together. "We always hang out and try to give back whether that be improving our chemistry off the park or interacting with fans through our social media.”

Giving back to the football community, The Crew were assured of their objective of including and improving the amount of football played across Sydney and hopefully, Australia.

“A potential academy for young players is definitely a goal," Bazdaric said. "Kids don’t play enough these days and you see it on the pitch. This is why social media is so important. Everything starts somewhere.

“We’re seeing the playing style of Australian football change and we want to change with it. Especially for small-sided football. Things like close control and agility and physicality are seriously becoming more important in the game."

Bazdaric and the crew are aiming for the skies as they tackle the new year, riding on the wave of their success in the Adidas and Nike events. 

Among personal goals, the Crew are focusing on working with more pro footballers, looking to play matches abroad in Europe or the United States and capitalising on the success of the women’s game in Australia via recruitment for a Sydney Street Crew women’s team.