7. Best Post Match Interview
Ballack speaks fluent English (and Russian for that matter) and Heskey’s no slouch when it comes to facing up to the cameras but we have high hopes for some unwitting gems from Del Piero as he works on his English. Now that Miron Bleiberg has disappeared from our cameras a few more “I am exciting to be in Australia” from the Juve-great will fill the gap nicely.
Rating: ADP 9, Ballack 8, Heskey 6

8. Red Carpet Appeal
Brownlow what? Dally M who? Just imagine the next A-League awards night with Messrs Ballack, Heskey and Del Piero striding the red carpet – charming and urbane with just a hint of international sophistication. It’s all about what the WAGS are wearing at the other footy functions but they’ll have to be rolled in cling wrap to blow this line-up out of the water.
Rating: A perfect 10 all round. 

9. Unexpected Bonus
We pretty much know what to expect from Del Piero – that’s his appeal. Likewise for Heskey who is predictable in his total unpredictability. But if WSW can snare Ballack he might just be the gift that keeps on giving. Sure it’s not the sexiest signing but the German comes with added benefits off the park. He has a solid reputation as an expert analyst of the game making him an ideal-pick up for local sports media. And if he takes up former Germany coach Rudi Voeller’s suggestion to obtain his coaching licence he could use a stint in the A-League as a springboard to his management career. In fact consider that rumour officially started.
Rating: Ballack 9, ADP 7, Heskey 5

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