'The challenges are immense': The reality of life for athletes in a sporting hub | Jonathan Howcroft
21-Jul-2020 17:30:01 | The Guardian
For Perth Glory defender Alex Grant, being apart from his new family and largely confined to the team’s accomodation is not easy
Alex Grant is 3,000km away from his newborn son. The pair have been separated by the width of a continent for one week, and they will not be reunited for at least five more. In the interim, the Perth Glory defender will spend most of his time in the western Sydney hotel room he shares with teammate Liam Reddy.
“I’ve got a responsibility to support my family,” the 26-year-old tells Guardian Australia. “It’s not until you have a kid that you realise how dependent that baby is on you and all the things you’ve got to do to provide for him.”
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