Tan Still Getting Up to Speed With Aussie Game

National women's footballer Danelle Tan insisted she has emerged "stronger than before", despite seeing her stint at A-League Women side Brisbane Roar disrupted by a knee injury that has restricted her to just 45 minutes of action across three substitute appearances since January.

- David Lee

Having made a full recovery, the forward is determined to adapt to the quicker pace of the game in Australia and play a greater role in her team's push to finish the season on a high note.

She said: "Going into the preseason and getting that injury was not an ideal timing. Sitting out for eight games and struggling to find my feet in the squad, it's been a whirlwind.

"This is the first time I'm playing in a season cut short because of injury. It's just more motivation for me to keep improving," the 20-year-old told journalists from Singapore on March 27, ahead of the Roar's April 1-5 tour.

The highlight of the trip will be an exhibition match against a Women's Premier League selection side at Bishan Stadium on April 4.