Steven Ugarkovic – 3

Didn’t settle and gave the free-kick away that led to Adelaide’s second. A rare off night for the season and he was hooked by Ernie Merrick just before the hour mark.

Ben Kantarovski – 5

Didn’t win the midfield battle from the likes of Isaias and Adlung but he flicked the ball over the line to ensure his side scored in their 24th game in a row. Also scooped in a late consolation goal for his side.

Riley McGree – 4

Tried to keep busy but couldn’t get into the pockets he usually does and Ernie Merrick has some work to do with the absence of Petratos, Nabbout and O’Donovan. A quiet night against his first professional club.

Ronald Vargas – 5

A first start since a horrific injury in Round 3. Didn’t waste any time with a deft free-kick which hit Paul Izzo’s cross bar. Had some nice touches but also gave the ball away often. Needs more football to get back to his best and got given 64 minutes tonight before succumbing to fatigue.

Joey Champness – 4

Playing as the No.9 his first involvement was drawing a foul at the top of the box which almost led to a Ronnie Vargas opener. Struggled to have an impact in the unfamiliar role and was subbed at half-time.

Pato Rodriguez – 4.5

A few thrusts forward but didn’t have the space or time on the ball to have any impact.

SUBS

Nick Cowburn – 5

Replaced Joey Champness at half-time to allow the Jets to push McGree and Rodriguez further forward but unfortunately for the Jets, the move didn’t come off with Cowburn failing to make an impact.

Wayne Brown – 5

Replaced Ugarkovic in the centre of the park with about 30 minutes to make an impression. By the time he came on the game was turning and his side simply got overrun.

Angus Thurgate – 5

Replaced Ronnie Vargas on 64 minutes after the Venezuelan tired in his first start for nearly 6 months. Not enough ball for the Jets speedster to turn the game.