The Melbourne Victory midfielder was no doubt the subject of numerous toasts in the city on Saturday night but he has yet to 'indulge' himself.

Pondeljak preferred to remain alcohol-free ahead of reporting for duty with the Socceroos for the Asian Cup qualifier in Canberra.

The former Central Coast Mariners man told the Canberra Times: "I didn't drink any alcohol, that can wait.

''This is an important game, representing your country so you can't do anything to silly. I have to take another step up.''

Pondeljak will earn his fifth Socceroos cap tomorrow night after being part of the squad that earned a point in Indonesia.