Melbourne Victory

Lawrence Thomas — 7

The grand final hero was kept to tidying up for his team for much of the match except in a comical moment where he shanked a ball nearly beyond him and in to his own net. Comfortable in his saves all night long.

Storm Roux — 6

A willing presence in defence, unafraid to push his team forward.

Georg Niedermeier — 5.5

The imposing giant and graduate of the Bayern Munich youth system was a constant wall impeding the Jets’ efforts from outside the area. Some poor challenges in the second half.

Thomas Deng — 7

Unusually lacked his typical defensive composure as he was forced by Newcastle’s press in to bombarding the ball several times to a strike force devoid of notable height. A different story entirely, like the rest of his team, in the second half, as he was positioned well many times to prevent the Jets breaching the defence.

Corey Brown — 6

The ex-Brisbane Roar man was often utilised as he ventured forward, although such persistence played against his side as Newcastle broke with the likes of Petratos and Vargas.