There’s nothing quite like the distance derby. Wellington treated it like a do-or-die, but Perth looked like they’d jogged across the Nullarbor.
Brandon Wilson - 6
He made mistakes, cost Perth at times, but he’s 20 years old and he wasn’t scared to take on people or shoot from range, so he deserves some credit.
Picked up a few early fouls, but ran himself ragged. Almost scored a screamer in the second half.
Andreu Mayoral - 4
Poor decision making. He can carry the ball forward with confidence, but you never want to see a central midfielder outmuscled that easily; he was a pushover.
Chris Harold - 5
Heavily involved, but if he was a better player, Perth’s entire gameplan would be more effective.
Mitch Nichols - 6
Nifty first touches playing in tight areas but ran out of legs. Like Castro another slow, ambling midfielder with a good passing range – no speed or ability to counter effectively.
Diego Castro – 7
In too minds about his performances this season. He’s slowed down, which hampers Perth on the break, but he thrives in tight areas and is the finest provider of knock-ons in the league. When Perth constantly look sluggish with the ball, he's not doing his job properly.
Andy Keogh - 5
Two goals ruled out for offside, but despite his work rate he was slow and indecisive with the ball. He constantly drops deep, then looks uncertain in posession. Perth may not offer him support, but he has to take some of the blame.
Mitch Mallia - 5
Came on on the 62nd minute, was a bit sloppy on the ball, and failed to get up to speed. Symptomatic of Perth’s lack of depth.
Jake Brimmer - 6
Not much to write home about – 70th minute sub, very quiet.
Jacob Poscoliero - NA
Another late inclusion, this time remarkably negative – instantly caught out for Wellington’s fifth.
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