Carl Valeri 7 -
 
His first half attempt to score via his hand lacked the required subtlety, as did some of his early challenges, but he improved immeasurably thereafter.
 
James Troisi - 7.5
 
Central to The Victory’s counter-attacking gameplan. He reacted brilliantly to the situation to poke Melbourne into their second-half lead.
 
Kosta Barbarouses - 8.5
 
Would have given Melbourne an early lead if not for a poor offside call. Showed great endeavour in his eagerness to win the ball back and really had Sydney’s back-line in a flap. He richly deserved his goal.
 
Leroy George - 7
 
Found space on a number of occasions but failed to capitalise on them. Nonetheless, he was eager to muck in when out of possession.
 
Besart Berisha - 6.5
 
His first half performance was peppered with neat flicks and incisive passing. Generally hardworking, but never really came close to adding to his Finals goal tally.
 
 
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Kenny Athiu - 6.5
 
Fresh legs to give Sydney’s weary defence something to think about.
 
Mathias Sanchez - 5.5
 
At odds with the intensity of the match and had his pants pulled down by Carney. Literally.
 
Christian Theoharous - 6
 
Threatening on the break.