Luke Brattan

As the likes of Adam Le Fondre, Milos Ninkovic and Kosta Barbarouses steal the show, it is Brattan that is quietly pulling the strings in behind them.

The midfielder has shown a propensity to break open defences from his deep positioning, which was exactly how Sydney scored the only goal of the game against the Mariners on Saturday.

Brattan has come in to replace the departed Josh Brillante, and he’s shown that he can both participate in playing the ball out of defence while still maintaining a creative threat through his accurate long balls.

Steve Corica said in his press conference afterwards that he believes that the former Melbourne City man has been one of their best players this season and that his new role, positioned in front of the defence, is where he is at his best.

The midfielder himself seems to be enjoying his time at Sydney and so far, he has been the unsung hero of Sydney’s campaign.

Alex Grant

A goal, a clean sheet and three points is probably a dream for any centreback, and that’s exactly what Grant accomplished against the Wanderers.

Grant’s first goal in three years was a pure strike that would make his teammate Bruno Fornaroli proud as he caught a deflection following a set piece with a clean volley directly into the back of the nets.

More important than the goal was the composure with which the 25 year old defended, barely putting a foot wrong against Kwame Yeboah or Alexander Meier. Two completely different prospects but Grant gave away very few opportunities on his end of the defensive lineup.

The former Portsmouth and Stoke City defender has become an important part of Tony Popovic’s team and after a problematic start, the improving form of Grant alongside the rest of the defence is a positive sign for last season’s Premiers.

Javier Cabrera

You could pretty much pick anyone from that City win as they dismantled Newcastle on Sunday night and Cabrera was at the heart of it all with his excellent runs and vision on the right flank.

The Uruguyan has been quite ordinar since coming to Australia, but this was a statement performance which might signify the Uruguayan is now comfortable in his new environment and ready to make a mark on the league.

He opened his account with a thumping goal at the near post and a strike hit with such ferocity that Moss’s reflexes only reacted after the ball had gone past him.

Cabrera continued to be a problem for the Jets' defence as he laid off an easy ball for Jamie Maclaren for his 10th goal in six league games.

The victory was probably the best of all of City’s games so far, and the fans will be hoping that Cabrera can keep this type of form for the crucial Melbourne derby next week.