Carl Valeri - 7

Solid performance from the Victory captain. It’s pretty easy for him this year, just pass the ball to Honda and then relax.

Terry Antonis - 8

Is he or Oikonimidis the most in-form Australian in the A League? Provided a backheel nutmeg in the lead up for Victory’s second goal. Gorgeous. He could have scored a couple himself.

Keisuke Honda - 9

Who’d have thought that he and Toivonen would first team up to deny Brisbane a goal? For the rest of the game, Honda was reading the Brisbane midfield like they were a cheap manga. His efforts in winning the ball back resulted in Barbarouses’s first goal and so much more besides. Giving away a penalty hurt his performance a little but really, Japan are crazy for letting this man retire.

James Troisi - 8

Provided an absolutely beautiful assist for the opening goal. Otherwise his play was a little inconsistent, sometimes brilliant, sometimes not quite right.

Kosta Barbarouses - 9

A sumptuous finish for Victory’s first goal and another good touch for the fourth. He’s loving his new fluid position in the frontline. He’s getting a lot of joy in the channels and so much support from the rest of the attack. A very good performance.

Ola Toivonen - 8

His early important contribution was a first minute goal line clearance. He later neatly finished off a good cross from Corey Brown. Then an own goal might have stung his Viking pride.

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Nick Ansell - 5

Kept things safe and secure

Josh Hope - 6

Really brought Victory back to life when he came on. Should have had a couple of assists. An excellent cameo.

Ramat Akbari - N/A

One touch after coming on.