The record goals tally means we go with a very attacking formation this week - so many performances just so good they can't be overlooked. Who's made the cut, who's missed out? 

 
GK: Eugene Galekovic
Hugene was an immense presence between the sticks for the Reds as they kept an improved Roar at bay. Pulled off possibly the save of the season in the second half to deny a certain Paartalu goal.
 
RB: Pedj Bojic
Although undoubtedly up against a terrible side in terrible form, Bojic tore up his 'markers' and made them look invisible - even when they were actually bothering to mark him. Constantly found space for crosses on the right wing and his interplay with McGlinchey was magical.

LB: Scott Jamieson
Another industrious performance from the Glory left back. Burst forward with good effect and stifled James Virgili's impact on the game.
 
CB: Iain Fyfe
The beard is back - and with good reason. Threw himself at everything Roar tried, and his work rate was rewarded with a clean sheet. Exceptional in the tackle and in the air.
 
RCM: Michael McGlinchey
Marauded constantly down the right wing with Bojic, and scored a peach of a goal to boot. His precision passing and willingness to take on his "defenders" (and I use that in the loosest sense of the word) stood out in a very, very good team performance.
 
CM: Aaron Mooy
A box-to-box midfield presence for the Wanderers - relentless in attack and tracking back. Set up a goal for Bridge with a peach of a pass. Becoming a real fixture in this team - with good reason. He's been the shining light of the whole league so far. Surely only a matter of time before Holger selects him - although he might need to age 10 years and move to the Middle East before that happens.
 
LCM: Liam Miller
In a fairly poor Glory side that got out of jail against the Jets, Miller was the bright spark - as he has been regularly at the start of this season. Created chances regularly for teammates and tried manfully to replace the physical aspect of midfield play usually provided by his captain.
 
LAM: Tom Rogic
In a game and a round of strong performances, Rogic's pearler against Sydney stood out. Scored two goals himself and set up countless other chances with seemingly every touch of the ball. What a show for the watching Holger Osieck - and what a show for those watching here and in Italy.
 
RAM: Marco Rojas
Celebrated his 21st birthday with a brace of goals against the team whose fans launched his career. Was stretching play out to the right all night, continually finding himself in space both to create and finish.
 
ST: Mark Bridge
Another neat finish and another performance full of energy. I think fans across the league are surprised by Mark Bridge's renaissance - not least Sydney FC fans, who would gladly have driven him across to Parramatta at the end of last season, given the opportunity. Wanderers fans - and the head honchos at the FFA, no doubt - are hoping it continues.
 
ST: Daniel McBreen
The Mariners battering ram muscled his way into the record books with the Mariners' first ever hat-trick. As if that weren't enough, he forced an own goal with his chasing of lost causes. Was completely unplayable - particularly since he put in his usual 120% and the Sydney defenders and midfield looked like they were putting in 10% at best.
 
Manager: Graham Arnold
Who else could it be? Knew what the opponent's weak spots were and targeted them relentlessly. This sort of result is not good luck, it's going the extra yard in preparation - Arnie and the Mariners are reaping the rewards early doors in Season 8.
 
Referee: Strebre Delovski
What can you say? Unlike some referees, he doesn't make himself the centre of attention - and it was fortunate that he was in charge of Central Coast Mariners vs Sydney this weekend, because the game would not have had the flow it did without Strebre's expert control. Head and shoulders the best whistleblower in the A-League right now.