Breakfast of Champions with Lydia Williams
Lydia Williams joins us for our Breakfast of Champions
Football fans on the Central Coast are set for a very special morning, with Gosford City Rotary announcing an exciting “Breakfast of Champions” event ahead of the 2026 Men’s World Cup featuring Matilda’s icon Lydia Williams as special guest.
Joining Lydia will be Central Coast football legend Lawrie McKinna and Socceroos cult hero Andrew Redmayne for an entertaining and insightful discussion on the world game, World Cup predictions, players to watch and stories from inside elite football.
Lydia Williams said she was thrilled to be returning to the Central Coast, a region that holds a special place in her heart. “The Coast is a place very close to my heart and I’m really happy to be supporting Rotary and helping raise much-needed funds for important projects supporting vulnerable people in the
community,” Lydia said.
“I’m super excited to share my love for the world’s greatest game and I can’t wait to catch up with friends Lawrie McKinna and fellow goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne.” “There’ll definitely be plenty of banter between the three of us, I think people can expect a lot of laughs along with some great football stories and insights.”
President of Gosford City Rotary, Michael McQuade, said the club was incredibly grateful for the generosity and support shown by the three football greats.
“These are the kinds of legends who always turn up,” Mr McQuade said. “They support us to help others and we couldn’t be more grateful or proud.”
“Whether you’re a die-hard football fan or just love the buzz of a World Cup, this is your chance to get the inside edge before the action kicks off.”
The event will raise funds for Gosford City Rotary projects supporting vulnerable people locally and internationally. The “Breakfast of Champions” promises a unique opportunity for football fans to hear first-hand insights from some of Australia’s most respected names in the game while supporting Rotary’s
ongoing community work.
Event details:
When: 7.30am Thursday 4 Jun 2026
Where: At Baker St Restaurant – 6 Baker St Gosford
Tickets: $60 adult or $40 for students, all funds raised support charitable project of Rotary
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About Lydia:
Lydia Williams enjoyed an international career spanning nearly two decades, cementing her place as one of the most enduring and influential figures in Australian football. She represented Australia at five FIFA Women’s World Cups, six AFC Women’s Asian Cups, two Olympic Games and the
2006 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup. Lydia made history as the first Australian female goalkeeper — and only the second Indigenous
footballer after Kyah Simon — to surpass 100 international caps. She concluded her remarkable international career following the 2024 Summer Olympics and holds the record for the most clean sheets by any goalkeeper representing Australia.
In 2026, Lydia was awarded the prestigious Alex Tobin OAM Medal in recognition of her extraordinary contribution to Australian football and her long-standing leadership within the player movement.
Media- To connect with Lydia Williams prior to the event for a chat please call Anne Charlton 0400 433 743.
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