Newcastle Jets

Jack Duncan - 6

A great save one-one-one against Joel Chianese prevented Perth from snatching a third before half-time. Dived the right way for the penalty and was helpless for the second.

Jason Hoffman - 5

Perhaps Hoffman should never have been taken off his attacking heyday. He had to replace the suspended Georgievski at full-back but there was simply a lack of communication at the back leading to Joey Mills earning a penalty off his shoulder.

Ben Kantarovski - 5

Much better suited in midfield and perhaps an incorrect decision for Merrick to continue to use Kantarovski in central defence. Positional play was off colour as Joel Chianese found space in behind his left channel on multiple occasions.

Nikolai Topor-Stanley - 5

Showed great hustle to deny Taggart a chance to round Jack Duncan but was split open by Xavi Torres as the Jets back line was caught way too high, allowing Chianese to use his speed in behind.

Ivan Vujica - 5.5

Anchored to defensive duties the entire match completing only one cross. Couldn’t keep up with Chianese early and was seen blocking crosses from corners rather than winning them.