Here’s what the weekend’s action taught us …

1. Olyroos Have Hope
Three consecutive scoreless draws means a shake-up of the Olyroos attacking personnel is a must. They may sound like stars of a children’s television programme but in Central Coast’s Amini and Ibini, Aurelio Vidmar has two sparkling solutions to the Under 23s scoring woes. The teenage duo were the standout performers in the Mariners' 4-0 thumping of Adelaide on Friday night, consigning Vidmar’s former club to a second inexcusable result in the space of five weeks. While the Olyroos are now set to feature a quartet of Mariners, Coolen’s Reds have allowed the cauldron of Hindmarsh Stadium to crumble – which Eugene Galekovic might have articulated had he not been so consumed by his teammates first-half performance.

2. Harry: Not So Kewell
Some cynics suggested Harry Kewell’s premature withdrawal in Melbourne Victory’s loss to Newcastle on Saturday night was in preservation for Tuesday’s glamour friendly with LA Galaxy. We suggest there was a far more reasonable explanation: to avoid further embarrassment. No, not because of his performance – which was fine – but in fear that Victory might have equalised while the Socceroo remained on the pitch and, potentially, prompting a sequel to his half-hearted celebration attempt as member of Carlos Hernandez’s samba troupe. Kewell’s new agent could do worse than send his client to Labinot Haliti’s upcoming ‘School for Improved Celebrations’ – where passion overrules petty fabric and killjoy referees aren’t welcome.

3. Save Perth for Sunday
Other than confirming that Outstandino must be a certain starter and Zach Anderson’s mentor is Stejpan Tomas, Perth’s regulation victory over Gold Coast cemented the West Australian club’s unsuitability for Saturday night fixtures. Smart scheduling by FFA (and Fox Sports’ influence) has most Glory home matches set down for Sunday afternoons – evidently a timeslot with more comfortable playing conditions! As the locals responded to the switch with as much enthusiasm as us weary Eastern Seaboarders, it appears Sunday afternoons – normally reserved for drinking or sleeping – will remain quintessentially Perth Glory.

4. Experience Pays
A few weeks back we spoke of the need for Melbourne Heart’s youngsters to begin grabbing responsibility if the Red and White were to push up the ladder. Well, sometimes it also pays to have a little experience running the show – just as it did in their 1-0 win over Wellington on Saturday. When a handball was signalled in Heart’s favour in the 41st minute, many lacking the nous of Fred and Matt Thompson may have simply halted play and waited for their tall defenders to trudge forward in search of a fortunate header. Instead, the senior members of the midfield ushered play forward, caught out the ‘Nix defence and provided the deciding goal of a tight contest. When they were pressed late by a desperate Phoenix, it was Clint Bolton, in his 4573rd career appearance, who bailed out his wobbling side. A win for the old-timers.

5. Impossible Is Nothing
Perhaps it’s fitting that a team sponsored by Adidas proved Brisbane are beatable. Okay, you may need a slice (or gust) of luck, but Sydney showed it’s not all that difficult if you know what you want and have an idea of how to do it. Sturdy, organised defending and a willingness to reach every ball first were the simple cornerstones of the Sky Blues victory. Once trailing, Roar lacked the necessary drive to match that of their opponent’s. Of course, all conditions favoured the host’s intentions to disrupt Brisbane’s gameplan – so look for wind tunnels to be become a common home venue for teams facing Ange Postecoglou’s men. Elsewhere, Ricki Herbert’s eyebrow raises at the thought of Wellington’s distinct advantage.