The 2009 triumph may still be fresh in the minds of fans after the 1-0 win over Adelaide United back in February but for Ernie Merrick and his players it is all about 2010 and the defence of that title.

Victory fans can see the team in action for the first time since the A-League 2009 Grand Final at an open training session at Gosch's Paddock this Friday from 10am.

The team will train until 11.30am with selected players available for autographs following the session.

One of those to be put through his paces will be grand final match-winner Tom Pondeljak. Coach Merrick recently told Sportal: "At 33, he's still super fit. One of the fastest in the team. One of the highest endurance and superb skills. Just a great, great, get for us."