As we count down until Newcastle's A-League Women's season kicks off against Sydney at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium on December 4, the Newcastle Herald has gone one-on-one with the Jets to find out more about each footballer.
Sunny Franco joined the Jets last season following a two-year sabbatical from the national league and started in all 12 games for Newcastle.
An exciting wide attacker, the 24-year-old poses danger with every run she makes.
Franco, who has also played at Brisbane Roar, Sydney and Western Sydney, is described by Jets coach Ash Wilson as "a work horse".
"She's a technically quality player," Wilson said. "She's quick and powerful and great at protecting the ball and is versatile. Sunny created so many opportunities last year. Being able to capitalise on those this year, she can be a real threat."
NH: What was your first club, and how old were you?
SF: Redlands Devils. I was maybe nine or 10.
NH: What do you do off the field?
SF: I am an air conditioning and refrigeration mechanic with a company called Airmaster. They've transferred my work up to Newcastle and are super flexible with me. In spare time, I like hanging out with my friends, socialising, going to the beach.
NH: What TV series are you addicted to?
SF: I'm more of a movie girl because I can't sit there and not find out what happens. So, if I watch a TV series then I get hooked on it and I have to binge watch it. So, I don't do it to myself because I'll be up until the early hours of the morning. In terms of movies, I'm a big Disney fan. I love the Bee Movie. Or Hannah Montana, but anything Disney.
NH: What can't you live without?
SF: I'm obsessed with cheeseburgers from Maccas. Easy Cheesys. I have to spoil myself every now and then with an Easy Cheesy.
NH: What song is playing on game day?
SF: Rasputin by Boney M.
NH: Do you have any pre-match habits?
SF: I never did, then last year I found I had to tie my boots a certain way, and I had to drink two bottles of water in the changeroom when I got there.
I thought if I'm not doing this I'm going to run out of energy. But I never used to do that until last season.
Stay tuned for our next instalment - co-captain courageous Cassidy Davis.
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