It wasn't just youngsters and imports, though - there were a couple of Aussie veterans proving they've still got it. Who made the cut? Read on...

GK: Ante Covic
Not only did he repel everything that came his way from the Roar attack, command his area marvellously and distribute effectively, he topped off his great game by leading the Red & Black Bloc in a chant with megaphone in hand. That's one way to ingratiate yourself to the fans!

RB: Sebastian Ryall
The jokes were flying around Twitter about him scoring, but he was solid at the back for Sydney FC alongside the more wayward Griffiths - and he hit his goal like an express train.

LB: Josh Rose
He must be annoyed that he was overlooked for the EAFF Cup, because since that squad was announced his performances have been outstanding. Kept the Jets at bay down his flank and provided a classy assist for the opener.

CB: Trent Sainsbury
A regular in this team at the moment. Keeps putting in performances that will see him noticed by European scouts before long - although he isn't over 30, so I can't see him getting a Socceroo call up any time soon. Dominated the Jets frontline, including the stereotypically lethargic Emile Heskey. 

CB: Pascal Bosschaart
Has been one of the few players putting in 100 per cent for Sydney FC, and can reap the rewards now that some of his teammates are trying as hard as he is. Robbed of a deserved clean sheet by his partner's silly challenge, he nonetheless thoroughly deserves his spot.

RM: Fabio Ferreira
Absolutely tore Sam Gallagher apart, prompting Ange Postecoglou to change his back four at half time to contain him (amongst others, it must be said!). Scored an absolute cracker with the outside of his right boot and was at the heart of most of Adelaide's productive attacks. Another player plucked from Sydney FC's backyard to go on and prosper elsewhere.

LM: Evan Kostopoulos
Scored a great double down the left wing for the Reds, and made a convincing argument why he should be retained there in place of Iain Ramsay. A large part of that argument is his intelligent off the ball play - exemplified by his positioning for both goals. On fire at the moment.

CM: Marcelo Carrusca
Hitting new heights each week, this week Carrusca scored the pick of the goals against Victory and laid on a plethora of finely-tuned passes for his teammates. The type of class we hope every import provides when they arrive - and certainly better value for money than Marcos Flores.

CM: Massimo Murdocca
Yes, Wanderers fans, Ono finally scored a goal. Yes, Sydney fans, McFlynn got an assist - wonders never cease. But Murdocca was a one-man show for Roar - who were incredibly unlucky, despite that fact - and thoroughly deserves his spot in the team. It's unfortunate for him that his teammates couldn't capitalise on his positive play.

ST: Daniel McBreen (Zladan McBreenovich - Fake Ed - Oi, that's mine - Real Ed)
Two more goals. Top scorer in the league. What more can you say about the man that this column hasn't already said? Just keeps going like the Energizer bunny. Robbie Fowler even gave his former Fury teammate a shout-out on Twitter for his awesome form in front of goal - can't get much higher praise than that.

ST: Josip Tadic
GolGol Mebrahtu may have scored Heart's winner - and his first ever A-League goal - on the weekend, but it's not enough to get him in the team when Tadic is in such superlative form. Was at the Heart of everything for Melbourne, dropping slightly deeper at times in the absence of Richard Garcia, but not detracting from his goal threat. Only a matter of time before he explodes into a rich vein of goal-scoring form.

Coach: John Kosmina
His gameplan against Victory came off brilliantly in the first half in Adelaide on Friday night. Could have been leading by more at the half. Justifiably got into his team for not putting their foot on the throat in the second stanza - and it is this high standard he's setting for his team that is keeping Adelaide challenging for the Premiership.

Referee: Jared Gillett
In another round of refereeing errors and Kath & Kim refereeing ("LOOK AT MOIII" - Chris Beath) Gillett was a breath of fresh air. His calm, assertive manner rubbed off on all but one player - since that player was Jacob Burns, I think we can excuse him that.