In a season of doom and gloom for Adelaide United, there has been little about which fans can cheer.

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Between humiliating thrashings, the Reds have fought hard only to constantly fall short of the finish line for most of the season. It’s been particularly frustrating stuff.

But, as usual, there is a glimmer of hope. Not the finals – those are well and truly out of the picture – but in a young man who has shown a level of fight that has otherwise eluded the boys from Coopers Stadium.

Riley McGree, at 18, is the future of Adelaide United. If he continues on the same trajectory, he could well be the future of the Socceroos. Quick, skilful and tough as nails, he is a sight for the sore eyes of the Adelaide United faithful.

And he knows it, too.

“I think I am playing quite well, so far, considering my age. I’m getting opportunities to show myself and I think so far I have shown a bit of myself but I’ve got a lot more to show before people start noticing me,” McGree told The Football Sack in an exclusive interview.

“I think [his goal against Wellington – a blistering drive from outside the box] was the highlight of my career so far, because I contributed to the team, even though I couldn’t contribute to the win,” he said.

As a reward for his obvious talent, McGree was selected for a National Youth Training Camp by former United boss Josep Gombau.

Along with a handful of his team mates, the midfielder was asked to train amongst the nation’s best in his age group.

This, he hopes, is the start of a long run in green and gold.

“It was obviously great exposure for me, for Josep to see me train and play, it was an honour to go on that camp,” he said.

“It’s another stepping stone for me in my career, and I think the camp was good, there were a lot of positives to come from it.

“It’s the dream of every Australian kid to play for the Socceroos one day, and hopefully from what I have achieved and what I will achieve I will get there one day,” he said.

It’s an infectious confidence from McGree which makes him instantly likeable. Hard tackling aside – he’s known in some circles as the Brawler from Gawler – he speaks with a soft assertiveness not often found in athletes of his tender years.

That same confidence can be found on the pitch. When Adelaide was dismantled at home by Perth Glory by five goals, McGree was the only Red who left the pitch with his reputation enhanced.

Darting and weaving down the wing and tackling hard in the middle of the pitch, the teenager loves a contest.

For the longing fans at Coopers Stadium, they’ll want him in a Red shirt for a long time. In the future, they may have to accept green and gold too.