EITHER side of the Olyroos’ and Socceroos’ matches, you might have noticed some A-League football – but is it time to reward our brilliant youngsters like we do the marquee stars?
Super Mario Jardel didn’t even make the Jets squad, United’s Paul Agostino didn’t get on the scoresheet again, Phoenix’s Ahmad Elrich was suspended, Roar’s Craig Moore limped off injured and Sydney’s Juninho couldn’t get his shots on target.
The marquee stars have a role, but let’s face it, with the occasional exception of Juninho, none of the A-League’s excitement has been coming from them.
Instead the real impact has been from players like Roar’s goal hero Robbie Kruse, the Jets’ Joel Griffiths, United’s Lucas Pantelis plus all those Olyroos stars that were missing from this week’s matches.
Players like Nathan Burns, Mark Milligan and Mark Bridge are sorely missed by their clubs when they aren’t playing.
Yet you can almost guarantee Burns and Milligan – and others - will be looking overseas next season. The A-League can’t match the potential European contracts because of the salary cap, and they don’t fit the marquee player criteria.
So here’s what we need – the Exceptional Australian Talent clause added to the salary cap.
Under the scheme, the players’ basic average wage (ie $78,000 or so this season) would still count towards the salary cap – but the club would be free to top that up by whatever they can afford to keep the player in the team.
Look at the Socceroos’ match – two of the standout-outs in that game were Dave Carney and Nicky Carle, both former A-League heroes with their clubs who were lured overseas by big wages that their own clubs couldn’t match. More – many more – will follow.
It’s time to stop the talent tsunami out of Australia by at least giving clubs the option to hold on to young local stars with a decent pay packet.
Each one would be decided on a case by case basis by an FFA panel, their approval would only apply for two seasons and would need to be renewed before contracts could be renegotiated, just in case a player fails to live up to his potential.
There would be no limit on the number of EAT contracts per club other than what the club can afford and the talent it can foster.
It would only be for homegrown talent, no blow-ins or returning Aussies trying to cash in. Another club in the A-League would be free to poach a rival’s youngster by offering an EAT contract if his own club couldn’t raise the cash – but salary auctions would be banned.
Ideally it would be targeted at keeping youngsters in the A-League like Burns and Milligan – and could be started at any time in a season in case an overseas offer comes in for a player during the transfer window.
But if needed, it could also be extended to players like Griffiths who, although 28 and not a Socceroo regular, is still a key player for Newcastle who adds huge value to the A-League as a spectacle.
It would give A-League youngsters a chance to earn real money on their own doorstep, maintain quality in the A-League, and elevate the status of the A-League as a genuine home for talent, not just a feeder league for Europe and retirement home for former Socceroos.
And it might just see an end to players like Adrian Leijer and Carney spending the season on the sidelines of major clubs while their old clubs struggle to field a balanced, talented team.
Anyway, back to this weekend’s matches and it was a pretty humdrum weekend with goals hard to come by, thanks to the exodus of youngsters to the Olyroos.
Roar continued their spirited revival in Kruse control thanks to another goal from the natural born thriller that is Robbie Kruse. Their 1-0 win was enough to keep them in second place and they’re looking good for a Premiership challenge.
Victory don’t though. There’s still a lot of football left to play this season, but frankly they really haven’t shown any signs of successfully defending their title this year…and are in serious danger of repeating their season one finish as the second worst club in the A-League.
Phoenix’s defence looked much improved with the addition of Kristian Rees but Stephen Old let them down with his late foul that gave away the penalty for Sydney’s equaliser. Considering they were missing their All Whites stars, Phoenix could still salvage something from this season, even if it just pride.
Sydney looked the worst they have since John Kosmina took charge. Is the new manager effect wearing off already? He’s still unbeaten though and only the brilliance and bravery of Phoenix ‘keeper Glenn Moss plus the paint on the woodwork denied Sydney more goals.
Sydney could still force their way into finals contention, although their Premiership hopes are shot – they’re just as far behind the Mariners as they were when Culina was sacked.
Adelaide and Jets failed to set the A-League alight in their clash. The usual suspects of Travis Dodd and Joel Griffiths kept their respective sides in the battle but it lacked any real spark as a game.
Both teams are neck and neck on the ladder and while United are missing Djite and Burns – and will be confident of rediscovering their winning form on their return – the Jets are now simply grinding out results.
With Sydney just a point behind them, they need to be more ambitious if they want to stay finals contenders.
Meanwhile Central Coast Mariners skipped closer to the Premiership with another gritty win against a battling and understrength Perth Glory. Glory dominated but again lacked the killer touch in front of goal.
New coach Dave Mitchell earned himself a red card to the stands for his display of passion, booting a water bottle onto the field, but it takes more than just raw emotion to win games. Which is shame because otherwise they’d be running away with the Premiership right now…
versus 
Queensland Roar 1 (Robbie Kruse 10’)
Melbourne Victory 0
Friday 16 November 2007
Suncorp Stadium, Queensland
Referee: Ben Williams
Assistant Referees: Denis Silk & Brad Hobson
Fourth Official: Chris Beath
Crowd: 17,207
Queensland Roar: 1.Liam REDDY (gk), 2.Andrew PACKER, 4.Craig MOORE (14.Ben GRIFFIN 32’), 6.Stuart McLAREN, 8.Massimo MURDOCCA, 11.REINALDO, 15.Matt McKAY, 16.Hyuk-Su SEO, 19. Sasa OGNENOVSKI, 22.Robbie KRUSE (9.Simon LYNCH 85’), 23.MARCINHO (12.Tahj MINNIECON 74’).
Substitutes Not Used: 30.Griffin McMASTER (gk).
Yellow Cards: Hyuk-Su Seo 41’, Andrew Packer 51’, Stuart McLaren 56’, Ben Griffin 77’.
Red Cards: Nil
Melbourne Victory: 1.Michael THEOKLITOS (gk), 6.Steve PANTELIDIS, 7.Matthew KEMP (19.Evan BERGER 70’), 8.Grant BREBNER, 9.Danny ALLSOPP, 10.Archie THOMPSON, 12.Rodrigo VARGAS, 14.Adrian CACERES, 16.Carlos HERNANDEZ, 17.Daniel VASILEVSKI, 24.Steven PACE (15.Leandro LOVE 46’).
Substitutes Not Used: 13.Kaz PATAFTA, 30.Mitchell LANGERAK (gk)
Yellow Cards: Daniel Vasilevski 53’.
Red Cards: Nil
versus 
Wellington Phoenix 1 (Ross Aloisi 28’)
Sydney FC 1 (Ufuk Talay 90+2’(pen))
Saturday 17 November 2007
Westpac Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand
Referee: Peter Green
Assistant Referees: Paul Dunham & Nick Waldron
Fourth Official: Strebre Delovski
Crowd: 8,062
Wellington Phoenix: 20.Glen MOSS (gk), 5.Karl DODD, 7.Ross ALOISI (captain) (23.Costa BARBAROUSES 77’), 8.Vaughan COVENY, 10.Michael FERRANTE, 11.DANIEL (14.Steven O’DOR 87’), 12.Richard JOHNSON (22.Royce BROWNLIE 75’), 13.Steven OLD, 16.Kristian REES, 17.Vince LIA, 19.Greg DRAPER, 21.FELIPE.
Substitutes Not Used: 40.Stuart WEBSTER (gk).
Yellow Cards: Steven Old 61’/90+1’, Kristian Rees 77’, Vaughan Coveny 78’.
Red Cards: Steven Old 90+1’.
Sydney FC: 1.Clint BOLTON (gk), 2.Iain FYFE, 4.Mark RUDAN, 6.Tony POPOVIC (captain), 7.Robbie MIDDLEBY, 9.David ZDRILIC, 11.Brendon SANTALAB (21.Adam BIDDLE 59’), 14.Alex BROSQUE 22.JUNINHO (3.Nikolas TSATTALIOS 77’), 23.Ufuk TALAY, 28.Michael BRIDGES.
Substitutes Not Used:, 13.Ben VIDAIC, 20.Ivan NECEVSKI (gk).
Yellow Cards: Tony Popovic 27’/70’.
Red Cards: Tony Popovic 70’.
versus 
Adelaide United 1 (Joel Griffiths 70’)
Newcastle Jets 1 (Travis Dodd 76’)
Sunday 18 November 2007
Hindmarsh Stadium, Adelaide
Referee: Matthew Breeze
Assistant Referees: Paul Cetrangolo & Peter Chapman
Fourth Official: Matthew Cream
Crowd: 10,256
Adelaide United: 50.Eugene GALEKOVIC (gk), 2.Richie ALAGICH, 3.Milan SUSAK (17.Isyan ERDOGAN 56’), 4.Angelo COSTANZO, 7.Lucas PANTELIS, 9.Paul AGOSTINO (Captain),13.Travis DODD, 15.Jonas SALLEY, 18.Robert CORNTHWAITE, 21.Jason SPAGNUOLO (14.Shaun ONTONG 51’), 22.DIEGO (24.Tomi MILARDOVIC 75’).
Substitutes Not Used: 20.Robert BAJIC (gk).
Yellow Cards: Diego 34’, Robert Cornthwaite 63’, Isyan Erdogan 90’.
Red Cards: Nil.
Newcastle Jets: 1.Ante COVIC (gk), 2.Adam GRIFFITHS, 3.Jade NORTH (C), 6.Andrew DURANTE (27.Stephen LAYBUTT 80’), 8.Matt THOMPSON, 9.Joel GRIFFITHS, 10.Denni, 11.Tarek ELRICH, 14.Jobe WHEELHOUSE, 17.Troy HEARFIELD (23.Jason HOFFMAN 54’), 18.Noel SPENCER.
Substitutes Not Used: Ben KENNEDY (GK), 12.Paul KOHLER.
Yellow Cards: Adam Griffiths 10’, Andrew Durante 61’.
Red Cards: Nil
versus 
Perth Glory 0
Central Coast Mariners 1 (Greg Owens 12’)
Sunday 18 November 2007
Members Equity Stadium, Perth
Referee: Craig Zetter
Assistant Referees: Michael Nugus & Joe Fusari
Fourth Official: Steven Gregory
Crowd: 7,310
Perth Glory: 50.Tommi TOMICH (gk), 4.Simon COLOSIMO, 5.Jamie HARNWELL, 6.Dino DJULBIC, 15.Mitchell PRENTICE (7.Anthony DANZE 76’), 16.Nick RIZZO (22.Jerry KARPEH 68’), 17.Jimmy DOWNEY, 21.James ROBINSON, 25.Tyler SIMPSON (8.David MICEVSKI 59’), 26.Mark LEE, 27.Ante KOVACEVIC.
Substitutes Not Used: 20.Danny MILOSEVIC (gk).
Yellow Cards: Jamie Harnwell 15’, Ante Kovacevic 28’, Tyler Simpson 35’.
Red Cards: nil
Central Coast Mariners: 1.Matthew TROTT (gk), 5.Bradley PORTER, 7.John HUTCHINSON, 8.Dean HEFFERNAN, 10.Tom PONDELJAK (19.Adam KWASNIK 16’), 12.Greg OWENS (15.Andrew CLARK 75’), 13.Tony VIDMAR, , 18.Alex WILKINSON, 22.Sasho PETROVSKI (2.Matt SIMON 46’), 23.Mile JEDINAK, 25.John ALOISI.
Substitutes Not Used: 30.Andrew REDMAYNE (gk)
Yellow Cards: Mile Jedinak 84’/89’
Red Cards: Mile Jedinak 89’
Top Goalscorers After Round 13
6 - Alex Brosque (SFC), Joel Griffiths (NJ),
5 - Sasho Petrovski (CCM), Shane Smeltz (WP)
4 - Jamie Harnwell (PG), Archie Thompson (MV), Bruce Djite (AU), Reinaldo (QR), Travis Dodd (AU)
3 - Daniel (WP), Nathan Burns (AU), Lucas Pantelis (AU), Robbie Kruse (QR),
2 - Adam Kwasnik (CCM), Carlos Hernandez (MV), Danny Allsopp (MV), Felipe (WP), Adam Griffiths (NJ), John Aloisi (CCM), John Hutchinson (CCM), Josh McCloughan (QR), Kevin Muscat (MV), Marcinho (QR), Mark Bridge (NJ), Matt McKay (QR), Nik Mrdja (CCM), Nikita Rukavytsa (PG), Patrick (SFC), Ross Aloisi (WP), Simon Lynch (QR), Tom Pondeljak (CCM)
1 - Adam Casey (SFC), Adrian Caceres (MV), Ahmad Elrich (WP), Billy Celeski (PG), Dean Heffernan (CCM), Dez Giraldi (AU), Diego (AU), Greg Owens (CCM), James Robinson (PG), Jamie Coyne (PG), Jason Spagnuolo (AU), Jordan Simpson (PG), Matt Thompson (NJ), Michael Bridges (SFC), Michael Zullo (QR), Mitchell Prentice (PG), Richie Alagich (AU), Rodrigo Vargas (MV), Sasa Ognenovski (QR), Steven Old (WP), Stuart Musialik (NJ), Tony Lochhead (WP), Tony Popovic (SFC), Ufuk Talay (SFC), Vaughan Coveny (WP)
A-League Ladder After Round 13
A-League Crowds After Round 13
The marquee stars have a role, but let’s face it, with the occasional exception of Juninho, none of the A-League’s excitement has been coming from them.
Instead the real impact has been from players like Roar’s goal hero Robbie Kruse, the Jets’ Joel Griffiths, United’s Lucas Pantelis plus all those Olyroos stars that were missing from this week’s matches.
Players like Nathan Burns, Mark Milligan and Mark Bridge are sorely missed by their clubs when they aren’t playing.
Yet you can almost guarantee Burns and Milligan – and others - will be looking overseas next season. The A-League can’t match the potential European contracts because of the salary cap, and they don’t fit the marquee player criteria.
So here’s what we need – the Exceptional Australian Talent clause added to the salary cap.
Under the scheme, the players’ basic average wage (ie $78,000 or so this season) would still count towards the salary cap – but the club would be free to top that up by whatever they can afford to keep the player in the team.
Look at the Socceroos’ match – two of the standout-outs in that game were Dave Carney and Nicky Carle, both former A-League heroes with their clubs who were lured overseas by big wages that their own clubs couldn’t match. More – many more – will follow.
It’s time to stop the talent tsunami out of Australia by at least giving clubs the option to hold on to young local stars with a decent pay packet.
Each one would be decided on a case by case basis by an FFA panel, their approval would only apply for two seasons and would need to be renewed before contracts could be renegotiated, just in case a player fails to live up to his potential.
There would be no limit on the number of EAT contracts per club other than what the club can afford and the talent it can foster.
It would only be for homegrown talent, no blow-ins or returning Aussies trying to cash in. Another club in the A-League would be free to poach a rival’s youngster by offering an EAT contract if his own club couldn’t raise the cash – but salary auctions would be banned.
Ideally it would be targeted at keeping youngsters in the A-League like Burns and Milligan – and could be started at any time in a season in case an overseas offer comes in for a player during the transfer window.
But if needed, it could also be extended to players like Griffiths who, although 28 and not a Socceroo regular, is still a key player for Newcastle who adds huge value to the A-League as a spectacle.
It would give A-League youngsters a chance to earn real money on their own doorstep, maintain quality in the A-League, and elevate the status of the A-League as a genuine home for talent, not just a feeder league for Europe and retirement home for former Socceroos.
And it might just see an end to players like Adrian Leijer and Carney spending the season on the sidelines of major clubs while their old clubs struggle to field a balanced, talented team.
Anyway, back to this weekend’s matches and it was a pretty humdrum weekend with goals hard to come by, thanks to the exodus of youngsters to the Olyroos.
Roar continued their spirited revival in Kruse control thanks to another goal from the natural born thriller that is Robbie Kruse. Their 1-0 win was enough to keep them in second place and they’re looking good for a Premiership challenge.
Victory don’t though. There’s still a lot of football left to play this season, but frankly they really haven’t shown any signs of successfully defending their title this year…and are in serious danger of repeating their season one finish as the second worst club in the A-League.
Phoenix’s defence looked much improved with the addition of Kristian Rees but Stephen Old let them down with his late foul that gave away the penalty for Sydney’s equaliser. Considering they were missing their All Whites stars, Phoenix could still salvage something from this season, even if it just pride.
Sydney looked the worst they have since John Kosmina took charge. Is the new manager effect wearing off already? He’s still unbeaten though and only the brilliance and bravery of Phoenix ‘keeper Glenn Moss plus the paint on the woodwork denied Sydney more goals.
Sydney could still force their way into finals contention, although their Premiership hopes are shot – they’re just as far behind the Mariners as they were when Culina was sacked.
Adelaide and Jets failed to set the A-League alight in their clash. The usual suspects of Travis Dodd and Joel Griffiths kept their respective sides in the battle but it lacked any real spark as a game.
Both teams are neck and neck on the ladder and while United are missing Djite and Burns – and will be confident of rediscovering their winning form on their return – the Jets are now simply grinding out results.
With Sydney just a point behind them, they need to be more ambitious if they want to stay finals contenders.
Meanwhile Central Coast Mariners skipped closer to the Premiership with another gritty win against a battling and understrength Perth Glory. Glory dominated but again lacked the killer touch in front of goal.
New coach Dave Mitchell earned himself a red card to the stands for his display of passion, booting a water bottle onto the field, but it takes more than just raw emotion to win games. Which is shame because otherwise they’d be running away with the Premiership right now…
versus Queensland Roar 1 (Robbie Kruse 10’)
Melbourne Victory 0
Friday 16 November 2007
Suncorp Stadium, Queensland
Referee: Ben Williams
Assistant Referees: Denis Silk & Brad Hobson
Fourth Official: Chris Beath
Crowd: 17,207
Queensland Roar: 1.Liam REDDY (gk), 2.Andrew PACKER, 4.Craig MOORE (14.Ben GRIFFIN 32’), 6.Stuart McLAREN, 8.Massimo MURDOCCA, 11.REINALDO, 15.Matt McKAY, 16.Hyuk-Su SEO, 19. Sasa OGNENOVSKI, 22.Robbie KRUSE (9.Simon LYNCH 85’), 23.MARCINHO (12.Tahj MINNIECON 74’).
Substitutes Not Used: 30.Griffin McMASTER (gk).
Yellow Cards: Hyuk-Su Seo 41’, Andrew Packer 51’, Stuart McLaren 56’, Ben Griffin 77’.
Red Cards: Nil
Melbourne Victory: 1.Michael THEOKLITOS (gk), 6.Steve PANTELIDIS, 7.Matthew KEMP (19.Evan BERGER 70’), 8.Grant BREBNER, 9.Danny ALLSOPP, 10.Archie THOMPSON, 12.Rodrigo VARGAS, 14.Adrian CACERES, 16.Carlos HERNANDEZ, 17.Daniel VASILEVSKI, 24.Steven PACE (15.Leandro LOVE 46’).
Substitutes Not Used: 13.Kaz PATAFTA, 30.Mitchell LANGERAK (gk)
Yellow Cards: Daniel Vasilevski 53’.
Red Cards: Nil
versus Wellington Phoenix 1 (Ross Aloisi 28’)
Sydney FC 1 (Ufuk Talay 90+2’(pen))
Saturday 17 November 2007
Westpac Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand
Referee: Peter Green
Assistant Referees: Paul Dunham & Nick Waldron
Fourth Official: Strebre Delovski
Crowd: 8,062
Wellington Phoenix: 20.Glen MOSS (gk), 5.Karl DODD, 7.Ross ALOISI (captain) (23.Costa BARBAROUSES 77’), 8.Vaughan COVENY, 10.Michael FERRANTE, 11.DANIEL (14.Steven O’DOR 87’), 12.Richard JOHNSON (22.Royce BROWNLIE 75’), 13.Steven OLD, 16.Kristian REES, 17.Vince LIA, 19.Greg DRAPER, 21.FELIPE.
Substitutes Not Used: 40.Stuart WEBSTER (gk).
Yellow Cards: Steven Old 61’/90+1’, Kristian Rees 77’, Vaughan Coveny 78’.
Red Cards: Steven Old 90+1’.
Sydney FC: 1.Clint BOLTON (gk), 2.Iain FYFE, 4.Mark RUDAN, 6.Tony POPOVIC (captain), 7.Robbie MIDDLEBY, 9.David ZDRILIC, 11.Brendon SANTALAB (21.Adam BIDDLE 59’), 14.Alex BROSQUE 22.JUNINHO (3.Nikolas TSATTALIOS 77’), 23.Ufuk TALAY, 28.Michael BRIDGES.
Substitutes Not Used:, 13.Ben VIDAIC, 20.Ivan NECEVSKI (gk).
Yellow Cards: Tony Popovic 27’/70’.
Red Cards: Tony Popovic 70’.
versus Adelaide United 1 (Joel Griffiths 70’)
Newcastle Jets 1 (Travis Dodd 76’)
Sunday 18 November 2007
Hindmarsh Stadium, Adelaide
Referee: Matthew Breeze
Assistant Referees: Paul Cetrangolo & Peter Chapman
Fourth Official: Matthew Cream
Crowd: 10,256
Adelaide United: 50.Eugene GALEKOVIC (gk), 2.Richie ALAGICH, 3.Milan SUSAK (17.Isyan ERDOGAN 56’), 4.Angelo COSTANZO, 7.Lucas PANTELIS, 9.Paul AGOSTINO (Captain),13.Travis DODD, 15.Jonas SALLEY, 18.Robert CORNTHWAITE, 21.Jason SPAGNUOLO (14.Shaun ONTONG 51’), 22.DIEGO (24.Tomi MILARDOVIC 75’).
Substitutes Not Used: 20.Robert BAJIC (gk).
Yellow Cards: Diego 34’, Robert Cornthwaite 63’, Isyan Erdogan 90’.
Red Cards: Nil.
Newcastle Jets: 1.Ante COVIC (gk), 2.Adam GRIFFITHS, 3.Jade NORTH (C), 6.Andrew DURANTE (27.Stephen LAYBUTT 80’), 8.Matt THOMPSON, 9.Joel GRIFFITHS, 10.Denni, 11.Tarek ELRICH, 14.Jobe WHEELHOUSE, 17.Troy HEARFIELD (23.Jason HOFFMAN 54’), 18.Noel SPENCER.
Substitutes Not Used: Ben KENNEDY (GK), 12.Paul KOHLER.
Yellow Cards: Adam Griffiths 10’, Andrew Durante 61’.
Red Cards: Nil
versus Perth Glory 0
Central Coast Mariners 1 (Greg Owens 12’)
Sunday 18 November 2007
Members Equity Stadium, Perth
Referee: Craig Zetter
Assistant Referees: Michael Nugus & Joe Fusari
Fourth Official: Steven Gregory
Crowd: 7,310
Perth Glory: 50.Tommi TOMICH (gk), 4.Simon COLOSIMO, 5.Jamie HARNWELL, 6.Dino DJULBIC, 15.Mitchell PRENTICE (7.Anthony DANZE 76’), 16.Nick RIZZO (22.Jerry KARPEH 68’), 17.Jimmy DOWNEY, 21.James ROBINSON, 25.Tyler SIMPSON (8.David MICEVSKI 59’), 26.Mark LEE, 27.Ante KOVACEVIC.
Substitutes Not Used: 20.Danny MILOSEVIC (gk).
Yellow Cards: Jamie Harnwell 15’, Ante Kovacevic 28’, Tyler Simpson 35’.
Red Cards: nil
Central Coast Mariners: 1.Matthew TROTT (gk), 5.Bradley PORTER, 7.John HUTCHINSON, 8.Dean HEFFERNAN, 10.Tom PONDELJAK (19.Adam KWASNIK 16’), 12.Greg OWENS (15.Andrew CLARK 75’), 13.Tony VIDMAR, , 18.Alex WILKINSON, 22.Sasho PETROVSKI (2.Matt SIMON 46’), 23.Mile JEDINAK, 25.John ALOISI.
Substitutes Not Used: 30.Andrew REDMAYNE (gk)
Yellow Cards: Mile Jedinak 84’/89’
Red Cards: Mile Jedinak 89’
Top Goalscorers After Round 13
6 - Alex Brosque (SFC), Joel Griffiths (NJ),
5 - Sasho Petrovski (CCM), Shane Smeltz (WP)
4 - Jamie Harnwell (PG), Archie Thompson (MV), Bruce Djite (AU), Reinaldo (QR), Travis Dodd (AU)
3 - Daniel (WP), Nathan Burns (AU), Lucas Pantelis (AU), Robbie Kruse (QR),
2 - Adam Kwasnik (CCM), Carlos Hernandez (MV), Danny Allsopp (MV), Felipe (WP), Adam Griffiths (NJ), John Aloisi (CCM), John Hutchinson (CCM), Josh McCloughan (QR), Kevin Muscat (MV), Marcinho (QR), Mark Bridge (NJ), Matt McKay (QR), Nik Mrdja (CCM), Nikita Rukavytsa (PG), Patrick (SFC), Ross Aloisi (WP), Simon Lynch (QR), Tom Pondeljak (CCM)
1 - Adam Casey (SFC), Adrian Caceres (MV), Ahmad Elrich (WP), Billy Celeski (PG), Dean Heffernan (CCM), Dez Giraldi (AU), Diego (AU), Greg Owens (CCM), James Robinson (PG), Jamie Coyne (PG), Jason Spagnuolo (AU), Jordan Simpson (PG), Matt Thompson (NJ), Michael Bridges (SFC), Michael Zullo (QR), Mitchell Prentice (PG), Richie Alagich (AU), Rodrigo Vargas (MV), Sasa Ognenovski (QR), Steven Old (WP), Stuart Musialik (NJ), Tony Lochhead (WP), Tony Popovic (SFC), Ufuk Talay (SFC), Vaughan Coveny (WP)
A-League Ladder After Round 13
A-League Crowds After Round 13
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