Mulvey said: “Usain is progressing and that’s the main thing. From the outset, we said he needed time, we said we would give him 12 months if need be.

“A reasonable assumption would be that around January we should be judging where he’s at.

“We’re going to be ramping up our individual sessions with him over the next few weeks, so he will be given every opportunity.”

Bolt said he is looking to get more playing minutes – and could line up as part of a Mariners side who will play Macarthur South West United on October 12.

“I feel like I’m improving. My touch is getting better, I’ve got a while to go but with more training and more dedication to my craft I will be fine,” he said.

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