Mariners to judge Bolt in January: Mulvey

Central Coast coach Mike Mulvey says January will be the time to assess the progress of Usain Bolt, who's set to have his next pre-season hit-out for the Mariners in a couple of weeks.

The Jamaican sprint champion, who's striving to earn a contract with the A-League club, has been earmarked to potentially play against Macarthur South West United at Campbelltown Sports Stadium on October 12.

"I'm definitely excited and if I get to start it will be a big thing for me," Bolt said.