IT'S THE "Rivalry Round" in the A-League this weekend which means three kinda derbies, and erm, Perth Glory v Wellington Phoenix and, umm, Sydney v Adelaide United
Well, not every match in one league can be an El Classico but at the Melbourne clash is tipped to see 50,000 spin the turnstiles to watch Victory tackle Heart as both sides aim to kickstart their seasons.
Elsewhere Gold Coast United will have their work cut out to maintain their impressive start to the season when they face Brisbane Roar in the M1 Derby.
And Newcastle Jets will have a new coach in Gary van Egmond on the sidelines (albeit not in charge for this match) as they host underdogs* Central Coast Mariners.
(*Not really underdogs but Arnie insists we call them that. We are now of course expecting the angry Arnie rant that we've written off his Mariners and want them to fail.)
Anyway - for those that like this sort of thing and the rest of us with Fantasy Football squads to consider, here are the weekend's teamsheets and injuries.
Brisbane Roar v
Gold Coast United
Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Local kick-off: 7.30pm
Referee: Peter Green
AR 1/2: Dennis Silk/Brad Hobson
4th official: Alan Milliner
Head-to-Head: All matches (played 6): Brisbane Roar wins 1, Gold Coast United wins 3
(2 draws)
Brisbane Roar Squad: 1. Michael Theoklitos (Gk), 2. Matt Smith (Capt.), 3. Shane Stefanutto, 4. Matt Jurman, 5. Ivan Franjic, 6. Erik Paaratlu, 7. Besart Berisha, 8. Massimo Murdocca, 9. Kofi Danning, 10. Henrique, 11. Issey Nakajima-Farran, 16. Mohamed Adnan, 17. Mitch Nichols, 20. Andrew Redmayne, 21. James Meyer, 22. Thomas Broich
*one to be omitted*
In: Henrique (Promoted)
Out: Nil
Unavailable: 12. Matt Mundy (Knee Injury – 2 Weeks), 14. Rocky Visconte (Hamstring Strain – 2 Weeks)
Gold Coast United Squad: 1.Glen MOSS [gk], 2.Josh BRILLANTE, 3.Michael THWAITE (c), 5.Kristian REES, 6.Paul BEEKMANS, 7.Golgol MEBRAHTU, 8.ROBSON, 9.Joel PORTER, 10.Tahj MINNIECON, 12.Dylan MACALLISTER, 13.Ante ROZIC, 14.Ben HALLORAN, 15.Adama TRAORE, 16.Maceo RIGTERS, 18.James BROWN, 20.Jerrad TYSON [gk], 21.Daniel SEVERINO, 22.Peter JUNGSCHLAGER, 23.Dylan MCGOWAN.
*four to be omitted*
In: 7.Golgol MEBRAHTU (promoted), 10.Tahj MINNIECON (promoted), 16.Maceo RIGTERS (visa clearance), 21.Daniel SEVERINO (promoted).
Out: Nil
Unavailable: 19.Chris BROADFOOT (ankle injury – 6 weeks)
Adelaide United v
Sydney FC
Hindmarsh Stadium, Adelaide
Local kick-off: 5.00pm
Referee: Gerard Parsons
AR 1/2: Alex Glasgow / Luke Brennan
4th official: Regis Queffelec
Head-to-Head: All matches (played 20): Adelaide United wins 9, Sydney FC wins 9 (2 draws)
Radio broadcaster: 891 ABC Adelaide
Adelaide United squad: 1.Eugene GALEKOVIC (gk), 2.Osama MALIK, 4.Jon McKAIN, 5.Daniel MULLEN, 6.CASSIO, 7.Zenon CARAVELLA, 8.Evgeniy LEVCHENKO, 9.Sergio VAN DIJK, 10.Dario VIDOSIC, 14.Cameron WATSON, 16.Spase DILEVSKI, 17.Iain RAMSAY, 20.Mark BIRIGHITTI (gk), 21.Francisco USUCAR, 22.Milan SUSAK, 23.Andy SLORY
*one to be omitted*
In: Daniel MULLEN (returns from injury), Cameron WATSON (promoted)
Out: Bruce DJITE (groin – 2 weeks)
Unavailable: Nigel BOOGAARD (ankle – 3 weeks)
Sydney FC squad: 1. Liam Reddy, 2. Sebastian Ryall, 3. Jamie Coyne, 4. Pascal Bosschaart, 5. Michael Beauchamp, 6. Hirofumi Moriyasu, 7. Brett Emerton, 8. Karol Kisel, 9. Bruno Cazarine, 10. Nick Carle, 11. Dimi Petratos, 15. Terry McFlynn (c), 17. Terry Antonis, 20. Ivan Necevski, 21. Scott Jamieson, 23 Rhyan Grant
*one to be omitted*
In: 6. Hirofumi Moriyasu (promoted)
Out: Nil
Unavailable: Juho Makela (quad, 4 weeks), Shannon Cole (calf, 1 week), Mark Bridge (suspended – 1 match)
Melbourne Victory v
Melbourne Heart
Etihad Stadium, Melbourne
Local kick-off: 7.45pm
Referee: Strebre Delovski
AR 1/2: Matthew Cream / Ashley Beecham
4th official: Lucien Laverdure
Head-to-Head: All matches (played 3): Melbourne Victory wins 1, Melbourne Heart wins 1
(1 draw)
Radio broadcaster: 774 ABC Melbourne, ABC Digital, SEN 1116 Melbourne
Melbourne Victory squad: 2. Matthew Foschini, 3. Fabio, 4. Petar Franjic, 6. Leigh Broxham, 7. Matthew Kemp, 8. Grant Brebner, 9. Jean Carlos Solorzano, 10. Archie Thompson (c), 11. Marco Rojas, 12. Rodrigo Vargas, 13. Diogo Ferreira, 14. Billy Celeski, 15. Tom Pondeljak, 16.Carlos Hernandez, 18. Danny Allsopp, 19. Isaka Cernak, 20. Lawrence Thomas (GK), 21. Ante Covic (GK), 22. Harry Kewell.
*Four to be omitted*
In: 15. Tom Pondeljak, 7. Matthew Kemp, 14. Billy Celeski, 18. Danny Allsopp (All Promoted)
Out: 17. Jimmy Jeggo (Omitted), 23 Adrian Leijer (Susp)
Unavailable: Tando Velaphi (stress fracture)
Melbourne Heart squad: 1.Clint Bolton, 2.Michael Marrone, 3.Brendan Hamill, 4.Simon Colosimo, 6.Matt Thompson, 7.Rutger Worm, 8.Kristian Sarkies, 9.Maycon, 10.Wayne Srhoj, 11.Alex Terra, 13.Jonatan Germano, 15.David Williams, 16.Aziz Behich, 17.Jason Hoffman, 18.Curtis Good, 22.Nick Kalmar, 23.Mate Dugandzic
*two to be omitted*
In: 4.Simon Colosimo (promoted), 7.Rutger Worm (returns from injury)
Out: Fred – Hamstring (2-4 weeks)
Unavailable: Kamal Ibrahim – Ankle (6 weeks), Eli Babalj – Knee (1 week), Adrian Zahra – Knee (Indefinite), Kliment Taseski – Foot (2 months)
Milestones: Melbourne Heart defender MICHAEL MARRONE is set to make his 50th Hyundai A-League appearance
Newcastle Jets v
Central Coast Mariners
Ausgrid Stadium, Newcastle
Local kick-off: 5.00pm
Referee: Jarred Gillett
AR 1/2: Paul Centrangalo / Sarah Ho
4th official: Stuart Wolfe
Head-to-Head: All matches (played 23): Newcastle Jets wins 7, Central Coast Mariners wins 8 (8 draws)
Radio broadcaster: 1233 ABC Newcastle and 96.3 CoastFM Gosford
Newcastle Jets squad: 1. Ben Kennedy (gk), 2. Taylor Regan, 4. Nikolai Topor-Stanley, 5. Tiago Calvano, 6. Ben Kantarovski, 7. Kasey Wehrman, 8. Jeremy Brockie, 10. Ruben Zadkovich, 11. Tarek Elrich, 12. Jobe Wheelhouse (c), 13. Sung-Hwan Byun, 14. Labinot Haliti, 17. James Virgili, 19. Matthew Nash, 22. Ali Abbas, 23. Ryan Griffiths
In: 2. Taylor Regan (promoted)
Out: Nil
Unavailable: Francis Jeffers (awaiting clearance)
Central Coast Mariners Squad: 1. Mathew RYAN, 2. Daniel MCBREEN, 3. Joshua ROSE, 4. Pedj BOJIC, 5. Brad PORTER, 6. Patrick ZWAANSWJIK (c), 8. Rostyn GRIFFITHS, 9. Bernie IBINI, 10. Adriano PELLEGRINO, 11. Oliver BOZANIC, 12. Troy HEARFIELD, 14. Michael MCGLINCHEY, 16. Trent SAINSBURY, 19. Matthew SIMON, 20. Justin PASFIELD, 21. Sam GALLAGHER, 23. Adam KWASNIK
*Four to be omitted*
In: 15. Brad MCDONALD, 16. Trent SAINSBURY, 17. Michael BAIRD, 21. Sam GALLAGHER,
Out: Nil
Unavailable: 7. John HUTCHINSON (On Loan), 13. Stuart MUSIALIK (Adductor – 2 weeks), 18. Alex WILKINSON (Forearm – 1 week), 22. Mustafa AMINI (Groin – 3 weeks)
Milestones: Newcastle Jets striker JEREMY BROCKIE and defender SUNG-HWAN BYUN are set to make their 50th Hyundai A-League appearances.
Perth Glory v
Wellington Phoenix
NIB Stadium, Perth
Local kick-off: 4.30pm
Referee: Chris Beath
AR 1/2: Matthew Cheeseman / Michael Nugus
4th official: David Costello
Head-to-Head: All matches (played 13): Perth Glory wins 4, Wellington Phoenix wins 6
(3 draws)
Radio broadcaster: SportFM 91.3 Perth
Perth Glory Squad: 1.Danny Vukovic, 2.Josh Mitchell, 3.Bas Van Den Brink, 4.Billy Mehmet, 6.Chris Coyne, 7.Jacob Burns, 8.Adam Hughes, 9.Shane Smeltz, 10.Liam Miller, 12.Scott Neville, 13.Travis Dodd, 14.Steven Mcgarry, 15.Tommy Amphlett, 17.Todd Howarth, 18.Jesse Makarounas, 19.Josh Risdon, 21.Mile Sterjovski, 22.Adam Taggart, 27.Andrezinho, 30. Lewis Italiano
**6 To Be Omitted**
In: 2.Josh Mitchell, 8.Adam Hughes, 16.Evan Berger, 18.Jesse Makarounas, 21.Mile Sterjovski, 22.Adam Taggart
Out: Neil Young (Abdominal Injury)
Unavailable: 11.Victor Sikora (Hip – Long Term Injury List)
Wellington Phoenix squad: 1. Mark Paston (gk), 2. Manny Muscat. 3. Tony Lochhead, 4. Brent Griffiths, 7. Leo Bertos, 9. Chris Greenacre, 11. Daniel, 12. Nicky Ward, 13. Niko Tsattalios, 15. Cameron Lindsay, 18. Ben Sigmund, 19. Jimmy Downey, 20. Tony Warner, 21. Dani Sanchez, 22. Andrew Durante, 24 Alex Smith
*one to be omitted*
In: Cameron Lindsay, Niko Tsattalios, Jimmy Downey (all promoted)
Out: 6. Tim Brown (suspended – 1 match), 8. Paul Ifill (groin – 2-4 weeks)
Unavailable: Lucas Pantelis (ACL rupture, indefinite), Mirjan Pavlovic (Broken arm, 8 to 10 weeks), Vince Lia (knee, indefinite)
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