Duke has signed a pre-agreement and will leave for Japan on Tuesday February 10th to link up with Shimizu S-Pulse for a training camp to complete his obligatory medical.

Duke has scored on three occasions this season and 16 in total across all competitions since making his debut for the yellow and navy back in the Hyundai A-League 2010/11 season.

During his time with the Mariners Duke was a part of the club’s Hyundai A-League 2012/13 Championship winning season and his form with the yellow and navy also warranted a Socceroos call up where he featured and scored twice in the 2013 EAFF East Asian Cup.

Duke paid homage to the development, supporters, mates and memories he attained from his time at the Central Coast Mariners.

“I came through the youth stages of the Mariners for two years and was rewarded with a first team contract, so my time at the Mariners has been unbelievable… the J.League is well-respected around the world, all you have to do is take a look at the Japanese national team to see the quality players the J-League can produce. ..” Duke said.