Haine Eames continues to rewrite Central Coast Mariners history Camden Haven by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 7, 2025 Haine Eames of the Mariners and Luke Brattan of the Macarthur Bulls compete for possession. Photo: AAP Image/Bianca De Marchi. CAMDEN Haven football prodigy Haine Eames, 17, has enjoyed a record-breaking debut season in the yellow and blue of the Central Coast Mariners (CCM). The attacking midfielder signed his first scholarship contract with the Mariners in July 2023, resulting in a whirlwind rise from academy prospect to first-team regular in only 18 months. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au Haine’s passion for football was ignited by his family’s love of the game. His dad, Paul, was an avid player and coach, while his older brother Ethan (23) was part of the Newcastle Jets Academy. Eames ran onto the pitch with the Camden Haven Redbacks at age five and never looked back. His impressive representative resume includes selection in regional, state and national teams, including Australian U16 and U17 squads. Eames joined the Mariners in 2023, initially playing with the under 15s, before rising rapidly through the academy ranks after catching the eye of head coach Mark Jackson. He made history in December 2024, becoming the youngest player to play for the club in the A-League Men’s at 16 years and 234 days. Eames then became the Mariners’ youngest starter and goalscorer on his sixth A-League Men’s appearance, scoring the equaliser in a 1–1 draw away at Macarthur. Last month, Eames wore the captain’s armband for the first time, becoming the youngest captain in the club’s history. Playing Kawasaki Frontale from Japan in the Asian Champions League, Eames also became the youngest captain in the competition’s history. His parents, Leanne and Paul Eames, claim they spotted raw ability at an early age. “I could tell when Haine was only four years old that he had a special talent,” said Paul. “What he could do with a ball, without being taught, was at a level far beyond his age and experience.” Despite his rise to stardom, Haine remains grounded and humble. In a gracious message to aspiring footballers throughout Camden Haven, Haine said the professional pathway he is currently on could happen for anyone. He shared the importance of hard work, dedication, perseverance and a humble attitude. By Kim AMBROSE Haine Eames heads the ball during the A-League Men Round 17 match between the Central Coast Mariners and Newcastle Jets at Industree Group Stadium in Gosford. Photo: AAP Image/Mark Evans.
