Ahead of the 2017/18 Grand Final, FourFourTwo's esteemed group of writers put their heads together to select their A-League Team of the Season.
Do you agree or disagree with the final team selected?
You could win a 12-month FourFourTwo magazine subscription if you give us a compelling reason why a different player should have been included!
So here goes our 4-4-2 formation:
GOALKEEPER
Jamie Young (Brisbane Roar)
The 32-year-old is the obvious choice, having been voted the Goalkeeper of the Year. But he's worthy, keeping five clean sheets after usurping Michael Theo. He also kept Roar in numerous games with outstanding shot-stopping.
DEFENDERS

Michael Zullo (Sydney FC)
The left-back enjoyed another strong season for the premiers, offering defensive stability and an attacking threat with his tireless play down the flank. He may have missed several games due to injury, but finished with nine assists, the equal second most in the A-League.

Jordy Buijs (Sydney FC)
Tenacious central defender who helped the Sky Blues maintain their record as the stingiest A-League defence. Buijs' value goes beyond the backline, with quality over a set-piece, be it a shot or pass. He also recorded the second most passes in the competition with 1,627 and seldom turns the ball over.

Alex Wilkinson (Sydney FC)
The A-League's 'Mr Dependable' barely missed a beat all campaign, playing 27 games as the side conceded only 22 goals, keeping 12 clean sheets. Wilkinson led the Sky Blues backline with composure and voice. His aerial quality defensively shouldn't be under-estimated, either.
Luke Wilkshire (Sydney FC)
The veteran Sky Blues right-back rounds out an all-Sydney back four. Returned to Australia with a strong campaign, where he was reliable with 1,280 passes in 25 appearances. More defensive than attacking, but rock solid.
MIDFIELDERS
Daniel Arzani (Melbourne City)
Prodigious talent who emerged in 2017/18 with a sparkling campaign, which brought calls for a Socceroos call-up, despite being only 19. Arzani won the A-League Young Footballer of the Year despite only 18 appearances. He scored twice and provided three assists, but it was his skill and ability to beat defenders which grabbed attention.

Josh Brillante (Sydney FC)
Composed holding midfielder who kept things ticking all season for the premiers. The 25-year-old had the third-most passes in the A-League, with 1,608. The former Fiorentina man seldom missed a beat, with strong stamina and the ability to break up play.

Adrian Mierzejewski (Sydney FC)
Deserved Johnny Warren Medal winner after a staggering campaign following his move from UAE club Al Sharjah. Adrian scored 13 goals and created nine assists - the second most in the A-League. His wide-play was a feature, with 116 crosses, but he was a threat everywhere and clinical in the front third.
Leroy George (Melbourne Victory)
Victory's Dutch winger was one of the recruits of the season, providing a competition-high 14 assists for the campaign, five clear of the next best. He topped the charts for chances created and crosses. George also scored nine goals for Victory and was durable, missing only one game.
FORWARDS
Dimi Petratos (Newcastle Jets)
The Socceroos' World Cup bolter emerged across a stunning 2017/18 campaign, after being offered the freedom to express himself by Jets boss Ernie Merrick. Petratos scored 10 goals and provided nine assists, offering some stunning link-up play out wide and centrally in attack.

Bobo (Sydney FC)
There's no doubting the 33-year-old Brazilian's spot in the side, unanimously voted in after breaking the A-League record for most goals in a season, finishing with 27. He's clinical and it's easy to forget he also sets up a few as well, with six assists.
SUBSTITUTES
Lawrence Thomas (gk) (Melbourne Victory)
He may have only kept three clean sheets all season, but the 25-year-old confirmed himself as Victory's clear number one with a consistent campaign. Made the third-most saves this term.
Bart Schenkeveld (Melbourne City)
The 26-year-old Dutch centre-back enjoyed an outstanding season for City, winning the club's Player of the Year award. Schenkeveld made 27 starts across the campaign and was an intimidating force in defence.

Rhys Williams (Melbourne Victory)
The regularly injured, yet versatile defender was a reliable option at centre-half all season for Victory. Offered good distribution and a cool head at the back.

Milos Ninkovic (Sydney FC)
Last season's Johnny Warren medalist didn't grab the headlines as much this term but still produced plenty of wizardry. Created 41 chances on goal, while he scored six goals and added three assists.

Andrew Nabbout (Newcastle Jets)
Revitalised his career leading to a Socceroos recall and transfer to Japan, Nabbout scored 10 goals including the Goal of the Season. Also equal second for most assists with nine.
FFT Writers' Votes:
Ben Somerford: Young - Zullo, Schenkeveld, Buijs, Wilkshire - Petratos, Isaias, Mierzejewski, George - Riera, Bobo
Kevin Airs: Thomas - Zullo, Buijs, Jakobsen, Hoffman - McGree, Ninkovic, Arzani, Mierzejewski - Bobo, Petratos
John Davidson: Young - Zullo, Wilkinson, R. Williams, Wilkshire - Petratos, Brillante, Ninkovic, Mierzejewski - Bobo, Nabbout
Con Stamocostas: Young - Zullo, Wilkinson, Buijs, Atkinson - Brattan, Brillante, Antonis, Petratos - Bobo, Mierzejewski
Clement Tito: Thomas - Zullo, Wilkinson, R. Williams, Risdon - Mierzejewski, Arzani, Petratos, George - Bobo, Berisha
Lucas Radbourne-Pugh: Young - Zullo, Schenkeveld, Wilkinson, Wilkshire - Petratos, Brattan, Mierzejewski, George - Bobo, McCormack
Adrian Deans: Young - Zullo, Buijs, Wilkinson, Atkinson - Petratos, Arzani, Brillante, Mierzejewski - Bobo, Nabbout
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