Goalkeeper Harry Brooks has left Sittingbourne to try his luck in Australia.

He flew to Melbourne on Monday and is set to go on trial with a couple of National Premier League clubs.

Brooks said: "It felt like the right time in my life to go out and explore and experience a different city and culture.

"I'm also hoping a move abroad to experience and try something new will be a big help in the development of my football career.

"A real chance to get my head down, work hard and really push myself to playing the highest standard I can."

Brooks, who's been toying with a move for two years, added: "Former team-mates and friends have gone and experienced football in Australia and have only ever spoken about how their experience was a positive one.

"I'm doing it now is because I wanted to graduate from university first and make sure I have a degree to my name."

Brooks finished last season as first choice but has played understudy to Patrick Lee this campaign.

He's enjoyed his year-and-a-half at Sittingbourne and will follow the club from Down Under.

He said: "Although I have had a lot of ups and downs in my time here I can hand on heart say that I have loved every moment being part of Sittingbourne FC.

"If I ever find myself back in England I most definitely will come back to the club whether as a player or a fan.

"For me what I love most is the fans.

"It’s so much more than the great atmosphere and noise they bring on match day.

"The togetherness, the support and the whole Brickie family feeling that comes with being part of Sittingbourne FC is unrivalled to anything I have been part of before."

Brickies boss Aslan Odev said: "Brooksy's been a fantastic player for the club.

"He was a very important part of my journey when I took over and I wish him all the best."