A-League Round 3 preview
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Melbourne Victory v Newcastle Jets
Friday 29 August 29, Kick-Off 8pm AEST
Telstra Dome, Melbourne
Referee. Mark Shield
Melbourne Victory Squad: 1. Michael Theoklitos (gk), 2. Kevin Muscat (Captain), 3. Michael Thwaite, 4. Steven Pace, 7. Matthew Kemp, 8. Grant Brebner, 9. Danny Allsopp, 10. Archie Thompson, 11. Ney Fabiano, 12. Rodrigo Vargas, 14. Billy Celeski, 15. Tom Pondeljak, 16. Carlos Hernandez, 17. Jose Luis Lopez, 18. Leigh Broxham, 19. Evan Berger, 20. Mitchell Langerak (gk).
*Two to be omitted.
In. Michael Theoklitos, Archie Thompson.
Out. Tommi Tomich (omitted).
Unavailable. Daniel Vasilevski (hip - 1 week), Nick Ward (calf - 1 week), Nathan Elasi (National U/20 duties), Sebastian Ryall (National U/20 duties).
Newcastle Jets Squad: 1. Ante Covic, 2. Adam Griffiths, 3. Jade North, 5. James Holland, 6. Jesper Hakansson, 8. Matt Thompson, 9. Joel Griffiths, 10. Jin-Hyung Song, 11. Tarek Elrich, 12. Jobe Wheelhouse, 13. Adam Dapuzzo, 15. Jason Hoffman, 16. Ben Kantarovski, 18. Noel Spencer, 20. Ben Kennedy, 23. Edmundo Zura.
*one to be omitted.
In. 15 Jason Hoffman (returns from Qantas Young Socceroos duties), 6. Jesper Hakansson (returns from injury).
Out. 7. Kaz Patafta (not selected).
Unavailable. 14 Shaun Ontong (ankle - indefinite).
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Adelaide United v Wellington Phoenix
Saturday August 30, Kick-Off 6.30pm (7pm AEST)
Hindmarsh Stadium, Adelaide
Referee. Matthew Breeze
Adelaide United Squad: 20. Eugene Galekovic (gk), 2. Robert Cornthwaite, 3. Alemao, 5. Michael Valkanis, 4. Angelo Costanzo, 7. Lucas Pantelis, 9. Paul Agostino, 10. Cristiano, 13. Travis Dodd (capt.), 14. Scott Jamieson, 15. Jonas Salley, 16. Daniel Mullen, 18. Fabian Barbiero, 19. Sasa Ognenovski, 21. Jason Spagnuolo, 22. Diego, 24. Paul Reid, 25. Robert Younis, 30. Mark Birighitti (gk).
* 4 to be omitted.
In. Diego (returns from injury), Michael Valkanis (returns from injury), Paul Agostino (returns from injury, Daniel Mullen (returns from international duty), Mark Birighitti (gk) returns from international duty).
Out. Julian Torresan (gk) - 1 week loan expired).
Unavailable. Kristian Sarkies (knee 1 week), Cassio (calf - 1 week), Daniel Beltrame (knee season), Isyan Erdogan (hamstring indefinite).
Wellington Phoenix Squad: 1. Mark Paston (gk), 2. Jeremy Christie, 3. Tony Lochhead, 4. Jon Mckain, 5. Karl Dodd, 7. Leo Bertos, 9. Shane Smeltz, 10. Michael Ferrante, 11. Daniel, 12. Richard Johnson, 13. Troy Hearfield, 15. Adam Kwasnik, 16. David Mulligan, 20. Glen Moss (gk), 21. Leilei Gao, 22. Andrew Durante (captain).
* one to be omitted.
In. 7. Leo Bertos (return from injury), 16. David Mulligan (promoted), 21. Leilei Gao (return from injury).
Out. 8. Vaughan Coveny, 25. Manny Muscat (omitted).
Unavailable. Vince Lia (knee season).
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Sydney FC vs Perth Glory
Sunday August 31, Kick-Off 3pm AEST
Sydney Football Stadium
Referee. Peter Green
Sydney FC Squad: 1. Clint Bolton (gk), 2. Iain Fyfe, 4. Simon Colosimo, 5. Mitchell Prentice, 7. Robbie Middleby, 10. Steve Corica, 12. Shannon Cole, 14. Alex Brosque, 15. Terry Mcflynn, 16. Chris Payne, 17. Jacob Timpano, 19. Mark Bridge, 20. Ivan Necevski, 25. Robert Mileski, 26. Dez Giraldi.
In. Mitchell Prentice (return suspension).
Out. Stuart Musialik (suspended - 1 week).
Unavailable. John Aloisi (foot - 1 week), Adam Biddle (ankle - 1 week), Adam Casey (groin - 1 week), Mike Enfield (knee - 6 weeks), Tony Popovic (hamstring - 1 week), Brendon Santalab (quadriceps - 2 weeks), Nik Tsattalios (rested).
Perth Glory Squad: 1. Jason Petkovic (gk), 2. Nikolai Topor-Stanley, 4. Jamie Coyne (Captain), 6. Dino Djulbic, 7. Nick Rizzo, 9. Adrian Trinidad, 10. Amaral, 11. Scott Bulloch, 13. Nikita Rukavytsya, 14. Eugene Dadi, 15. Hayden Doyle, 16. Adriano Pellegrino, 17. James Downey, 20. Frank Juric (gk), 21. Mark Lee, 24. Anthony Skorich.
*One to be omitted.
In. 17.James Downey (promoted), 24.Anthony Skorich (promoted from Youth Team)
Out. 5.Jamie Harnwell (hip - 2 weeks).
Unavailable. James Robinson (stomach - 1 week), Josip Magdic (ankle - TBA), Hayden Foxe (foot - 1 week), Naum Sekulovski (hamstring - 1 week), David Tarka (quad - 1 week).
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Queensland Roar v Central Coast Mariners
Sunday August 31, Kick-Off 5pm AEST
Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Referee. Peter O’Leary
Queensland Roar Squad: 1. Liam Reddy (gk), 2. Andrew Packer, 3. Luke Devere, 4. Craig Moore, 5. Josh Mccloughan, 6. Dave Dodd, 7. Michael Zullo, 8. Massimo Murdocca, 9. Sergio Van Dijk, 10. Charlie Miller, 11. Reinaldo, 13. Chris Grossman, 14. Ben Griffin, 15. Matt Mckay, 16. Hyuk-Su Seo, 18. Danny Tiatto, 20. Griffin McMaster (gk), 22. Robbie Kruse, 23. Tim Smits.
*four to be omitted.
In. Andrew Packer (returns from injury), Luke Devere (returns from national team duty), Chris Grossman, Robbie Kruse.
Out. Nil.
Unavailable. 19 Isaka Cernak (injured).
Central Coast Mariners Squad: 4. Pedj Bojic, 5. Bradley Porter, 6. David D’Apuzzo, 7. John Hutchinson, 9. Nik Mrdja, 10. Adrian Caceres, 11. Dylan Macallister, 13. Paul O’Grady, 15. Andrew Clark, 16. Nigel Boogaard, 17. Matthew Osman, 18. Alex Wilkinson, 19. Matt Simon, 21. Ahmad Elrich, 22. Sasho Petrovski, 23. Mile Jedinak, 30. Andrew Redmayne (gk), 40. Mark Bosnich (gk).
*three to be omitted.
In. 11. Dylan Macallister (Returns from Injury), 13. Paul O’Grady (Promoted), 23. Mile Jedinak (Returns from Injury), 30. Andrew Redmayne (Returns from International Duty).
Out. 20. Danny Vukovic (gk) (Suspended 5 weeks).
Unavailable. 2. Andre Gumprecht (Knee - Indefinite), 8. Dean Heffernan (Leg - Indefinite), 12. Greg Owens (Hamstring - Indefinite).
FFA confirms A-League entry for Gold Coast and North Queensland
The Board of Football Federation Australia (FFA) has confirmed that teams from Gold Coast and Townsville will join the A-League in a ten team competition as of the 2009-10 season.
Speaking from Skilled Park on the Gold Coast, FFA CEO, Ben Buckley, said today it was fantastic news for the A-League.
“It is one of the fastest growing regions in the country with a population already over half a million and a strong level of participation and interest in the sport.” Buckley said.
“We know that the people of the Gold Coast enjoy supporting local teams and I have no doubt Skilled Park will be one of the best home grounds in the country.”
Buckley said that a license has also been approved for the Townsville-based North Queensland consortium but final legal documentation is yet to be completed.
“North Queensland has met all the commercial criteria we set for them last month, including local community and business support which has been terrific.
“We know that there are many people in the city of Townsville, and beyond, who are looking forward to the Hyundai A-League being part of the North Queensland sporting landscape.
“North Queensland has a fine record of producing outstanding home grown players, and having a local Hyundai A-League team will be another impetus to encourage more talented young footballers.” Buckley said.
Buckley estimated it would be a few weeks before all legal requirements were finalised between North Queensland FC and FFA but stressed that this was the only matter outstanding.
He also confirmed that FFA is continuing discussions with a number of consortia with a view to entry in to the Hyundai A-League in 2010-11.
Adelaide announce squad for AFC Champions League quarter finals
Adelaide United coach Aurelio Vidmar has named his squad for the knockout stage of the AFC Champions League, with Alemao being the unlucky player to miss out because only three foreign players are allowed by the Asian Football Confederation.
““We made the decision to take Alemao out unfortunately. It was a tough decision but we just thought that with Cassio and Diego, they’ve already been there and know what to expect, and Cristiano has got a fair bit of experience,” Vidmar said.
“We have also got cover if we have to on that side but it wasn’t an easy decision because I would have liked to have all of them in there.”
“All four of them want to play but unfortunately I can’t have all of them in there so that was the decision we made. You have to play within the rules and that’s the way we decided to go.”
Alemao’s only chance of playing in the AFC Champions League is if one of the other foreigners gets injured more than three days before the game.
Vidmar also announced that Adelaide United’s first four Youth League signings have been added to the AFC Champions League squad.
The first leg of Adelaide United’s Quarter Final against the Kashima Antlers is on Wednesday, September 17 in Japan before the return leg on Wednesday, September 24 at Hindmarsh Stadium.
Adelaide United FC AFC Champions League Knockout Stage Squad: Paul Agostino, Joel Allwright*, Fabian Barbiero, Mark Birighitti, Cassio, Robert Cornthwaite, Angelo Costanzo, Cristiano, Diego, Travis Dodd, Eugene Galekovic, Scott Jamieson, Michael Marrone*, Daniel Mullen, Matthew Mullen*, Sasa Ognenovski, Lucas Pantelis, Paul Reid, Jonas Salley, Kristian Sarkies, Jason Spagnuolo, Alex Sunasky*, Michael Valkanis, Robert Younis.
* denotes AUFC Youth League Player
Perth Glory take it to the premiers
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Round 2 preview
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Perth Glory v Newcastle Jets
Friday 22 August 22, Kick-Off 7pm (9pm AEST)
Equity Stadium
Referee: Craig Zetter
Perth Glory Squad: 1. Jason Petkovic (gk), 2. Nikolai Topor-Stanley, 4. Jamie Coyne (Captain), 5. Jamie Harnwell, 6. Dino Djulbic, 7. Nick Rizzo, 9. Adrian Trinidad, 10. Amaral, 11. Scott Bulloch, 13. Nikita Rukavytsya, 14. Eugene Dadi, 15. Hayden Doyle, 16. Adriano Pellegrino, 17. James Downey, 20. Frank Juric (gk), 21. Mark Lee, 24. Anthony Skorich
* two to be omitted
In. Jamie Harnwell (return from injury), Nick Rizzo (promoted), Adrian Trinidad (return from injury).
Out. David Tarka (Thigh - 1 week).
Unavailable. James Robinson (stomach - 1 week), Josip Magdic (ankle - 1 week), Hayden Foxe (foot - 2 weeks), Naum Sekulovski (hamstring - 2 weeks).
Newcastle Jets Squad: 1. Ante Covic, 2. Adam Griffiths, 3. Jade North, 5. James Holland, 7. Kaz Patafta, 8. Matt Thompson, 9. Joel Griffiths, 10. Jin-Hyung Song, 11. Tarek Elrich, 12. Jobe Wheelhouse, 13. Adam Dapuzzo, 16. Ben Kantarovski, 18. Noel Spencer, 20. Ben Kennedy, 23. Edmundo Zura, 24. Marko Jesic.
*one to be omitted
In. Jade North (return from Olyroo duties), Kaz Patafta (promoted), Marko Jesic (promoted)
Out. Jason Hoffman (Qantas Young Socceroos duties), Antun Kovacic (not selected)
Unavailable. Jason Naidovski (Qantas Young Socceroos duties), Shaun Ontong (ankle - indefinite), Jesper Hakansson (calf - 1 week).
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Central Coast Mariners v Sydney FC
Saturday, August 23, Kick-Off 7pm AEST
Bluetongue Stadium, Gosford
Referee. Ben Williams
Central Coast Mariners Squad: 4. Pedj Bojic, 5. Bradley Porter, 6. David D’Apuzzo, 7. John Hutchinson, 9. Nik Mrdja, 10. Adrian Caceres, 11. Dylan Macallister, 13. Paul O’Grady, 15. Andrew Clark, 16. Nigel Boogaard, 17. Matthew Osman, 18. Alex Wilkinson, 19. Matt Simon, 20. Danny Vukovic (gk), 21. Ahmad Elrich, 22. Sasho Petrovski, 40. Mark Bosnich (gk)
*two to be omitted.
In. 11. Dylan Macallister (Returns from Injury), 16. Nigel Boogaard (Returns from Injury), 40. Mark Bosnich (New signing).
Out. 30. Andrew Redmayne (gk) (International Duty Qantas Young Socceroos).
Unavailable. 2. Andre Gumprecht (Knee Indefinite), 8. Dean Heffernan (Leg - Indefinite), 12. Greg Owens (Hamstring Indefinite), 23. Mile Jedinak (Groin Indefinite).
Sydney FC Squad: 1. Clint Bolton (gk), 2. Iain Fyfe, 4. Simon Colosimo, 7. Robbie Middleby, 8. Stuart Musialik, 10. Steve Corica, 12. Shannon Cole, 14. Alex Brosque, 15. Terry Mcflynn, 16. Chris Payne, 17. Jacob Timpano, 18. Adam Casey, 19. Mark Bridge, 20. Ivan Necevski (gk), 25. Robert Mileski, 26. Dez Giraldi
*One to be omitted
In. Alex Brosque (return suspension), Stuart Musialik (return national duty), Dez Giraldi (return suspension).
Out. Nik Tsattalios (national duty), Ryan Walsh (trial period ended).
Unavailable. Tony Popovic (virus - 1 week), Adam Biddle (ankle injury - 1 week), John Aloisi (foot injury - 1 week), Mitchell Prentice (suspended - 1 week) Brendon Santalab (thigh injury - 2 weeks) and Mike Enfield (knee injury - 6 weeks).
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Wellington Phoenix v Melbourne Victory
Sunday, August 24, Kick-Off 5pm (3pm AEST)
Westpac Stadium
Referee: Strebre Delovski
Wellington Phoenix Squad: 1. Mark Paston (gk), 2. Jeremy Christie, 3. Tony Lochhead, 4. Jon Mckain, 5. Karl Dodd, 7. Leo Bertos, 9. Shane Smeltz, 10. Michael Ferrante, 11. Daniel, 12. Richard Johnson, 13. Troy Hearfield, 15. Adam Kwasnik, 18. Ben Sigmund, 20. Glen Moss (gk), 21. Leilei Gao, 22. Andrew Durante (Captain), 25. Manny Muscat.
* two to be omitted
In. Leilei Gao (return from injury), Ben Sigmund (promoted).
Out. Nil.
Unavailable. Vince Lia (knee season).
Melbourne Victory Squad: 2. Kevin Muscat (Captain), 3. Michael Thwaite, 4. Steven Pace, 6. Steve Pantelidis, 7. Matthew Kemp, 8. Grant Brebner, 9. Danny Allsopp, 11. Ney Fabiano, 12. Rodrigo Vargas, 14. Billy Celeski, 15. Tom Pondeljak, 16. Carlos Hernandez, 17. Jose Luis Lopez, 18. Leigh Broxham, 19. Evan Berger, 20. Mitchell Langerak (gk), 30. Tommi Tomich (gk)
*Two to be omitted
In. Grant Brebner, Tommi Tomich (on loan).
Out. Nathan Elasi (National U/20 duties), Sebastian Ryall (National U/20 duties), Michael Theoklitos (injured ankle - 1week).
Unavailable. Archie Thompson (ankle - 1 week), Daniel Vasilevski (hip - 3 weeks), Nick Ward (calf - 1 week).
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Queensland Roar v Adelaide United
Sunday, August 24, Kick-Off 5pm AEST
Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Referee: Mark Shield
Queensland Roar Squad: 1. Liam Reddy (gk), 4. Craig Moore, 5. Josh McCloughan, 6. Dave Dodd, 7. Michael Zullo, 8. Massimo Murdocca, 9. Sergio Van Dijk, 10. Charlie Miller, 11. Reinaldo, 13. Chris Grossman, 14. Ben Griffin, 15. Matt Mckay, 16. Hyuk-Su Seo, 18. Danny Tiatto, 20. Griffin McMaster (gk), 22. Robbie Kruse, 23. Tim Smits.
*two to be omitted.
In. Craig Moore (returns from suspension), Chris Grossman (promoted), Robbie Kruse (promoted).
Out. Luke Devere (national team duty).
Unavailable. 2 Andrew Packer (injured), 19 Isaka Cernak (injured).
Adelaide United Squad: 20. Eugene Galekovic (gk), 3. Alemao, 4. Angelo Costanzo, 7. Lucas Pantelis, 8. Kristian Sarkies, 10.Cristiano, 25. Robert Younis, 24. Paul Reid, 13.Travis Dodd (Captain), 14. Scott Jamieson, 15.Jonas Salley, 18. Fabian Barbiero, 19. Sasa Ognenovski, 21. Jason Spagnuolo, 30. Julian Torresan (gk).
*one to be omitted
In. Kristian Sarkies (returns from Olyroo duty).
Out. Mark Birighitti (gk) - international duties), Paul Agostino (corked thigh).
Unavailable. Daniel Mullen ( international duties), Cassio (calf 2 weeks), Diego (hamstring 2 weeks), Michael Valkanis (knee 2 weeks), Daniel Beltrame (knee season), Isyan Erdogan (hamstring indefinite).
Bosnich signs for Mariners
Central Coast Mariners have confirmed that Mark Bosnich will join the club on a Guest Player contract and could take the field as early as this weekend.
Bosnich had been on trial during the past month and impressed coach Lawrie McKinna enough to offer the goalkeeper a contract to be the Mariner’s first ever guest player.
The fallen star now has the opportunity to take part in top flight football, in Australia, for the first time since 1991 and is available as soon as this Saturday, August 23, when Central Coast host Sydney FC at Bluetongue Stadium, Gosford.
“Since joining us as a triallist, Mark has proven to be an exceptional role model for not only the younger members of our playing group, but also our senior players,” said Mariners Executive Chairman Lyall Gorman.
“I have every confidence that by Mark continuing his stay with us in the capacity of a guest player, we have significantly boosted our aspirations on and off the pitch for the current season.”
Round 1 A-League full time results
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Round 1 Preview
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Newcastle Jets v Central Coast Mariners
Friday, August 15, 2008, 8pm AEST
EnergyAustralia Stadium, Newcastle
Referee: Matthew Breeze
It’s the 2007/08 Grand Final rematch, local derby and the season opener all in the one match as Newcastle host the Mariners at EnergyAustralia Stadium on Friday night.
Some betting agencies have the Jets at $13 to retain their title, but it was a similar story last season, as Newcastle fans will no doubt remind anyone who will listen.
“Banned” goalkeeper Danny Vukovic will start for Central Coast and will surely be reminded of his misdemeanour by Jets supporters.
Newcastle’s Danish import Jesper Hakansson is missing due to a calf injury, while Jade North and James Holland will not be available having just compled international duty with the Olyroos in Beijing.
The match will be an early test of squad depth for the Mariners, as they have Mile Jedinak, Nigel Boogaard, Andre Gumprecht, Greg Owens and Dylan Macallister all unavailable.
Newcastle Jets Squad: 1. Ante Covic (gk), 2. Adam Griffiths, 7. Kaz Patafta, 8. Matt Thompson, 9. Joel Griffiths, 10. Jin-Hyung Song, 11. Tarek Elrich, 12. Jobe Wheelhouse, 13. Adam D’Apuzzo, 15. Jason Hoffman, 16. Ben Kantarovski, 17. Antun Kovacic, 18. Noel Spencer, 20. Ben Kennedy(gk), 23.Edmundo Zura.
*Two to be omitted
In: Jobe Wheelhouse (promoted), Ben Kantarovski (promoted)
Out: Jason Naidovski (not selected), Beau Busch (trial period ended), Jesper Hakansson (calf injury 1 week)
Unavailable: Jade North, James Holland, Shaun Ontong (ankle indefinite), Jesper Hakansson (calf 1 week)
Central Coast Mariners Squad: 4. Pedj Bojic, 5. Bradley Porter, 6. David D’Apuzzo, 7. John Hutchinson, 8. Dean Heffernan, 9. Nik Mrdja, 10. Adrian Caceres, 13. Paul O’Grady, 15. Andrew Clark, 17. Matthew Osman, 18. Alex Wilkinson, 19. Matt Simon, 20. Danny Vukovic (gk), 21. Ahmad Elrich, 22. Sasho Petrovski, 30. Andrew Redmayne (gk).
In: Pedj Bojic (Promoted), David D’Apuzzo (Promoted), Dean Heffernan (Promoted), Andrew Clark (Returns From Suspension), Andrew Redmayne (Promoted), Matt Simon (Return from national team duty)
Out: Andre Gumprecht (Knee Indefinite), Dylan Macallister (Ribs - Indefinite), Nigel Boogaard (Groin Indefinite), Mark Bosnich (Triallist Period Concluded)
Unavailable: Greg Owens (Hamstring Indefinite), Nigel Boogaard (Groin Indefinite), Mile Jedinak (Groin Indefinite)
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Sydney FC v Melbourne Victory
Saturday, August 16 2008, 7pm AEST
Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney
Referee: Mark Shield
The second game of the season is another blockbuster with arch-rivals Sydney FC and Melbourne Victory doing battle at the Sydney Football Stadium on Saturday night.
The sky blues have three players suspended and a further three out through injury, while Stuart Musialik and Mark Bridge are unlikely to be rushed back into the squad after playing for the Olyroos in Beijing on Wednesday night.
Melbourne coach Ernie Merrick has named his representative players Billy Celeski and Leigh Broxham in the squad and also has Kevin Muscat and Steve Pantelidis coming back from injuries.
Meanwhile Sydney FC coach will be forced to throw rookie striker Chris Payne in at the deep end. Sydney’s chances of a result probably hinge on whether the 17-year old sinks or swims in his A-League debut.
Sydney FC Squad: 1. Clint Bolton (gk), 2. Iain Fyfe, 3. Nick Tsattalios, 4. Simon Colosimo, 6. Tony Popovic, 7. Robbie Middleby, 10. Steve Corica, 12. Shannon Cole, 15. Terry Mcflynn, 16. Chris Payne, 17. Jacob Timpano, 18. Adam Casey, 20. Ivan Necevski (gk), 21. Adam Biddle, 24. Ryan Walsh, 25. Robbie Mileski.
*One to be omitted
In: Simon Colosimo (return suspension), Chris Payne (new signing), Clint Bolton (return from injury), Shannon Cole (new signing), Robbie Mileski (replacement player)
Out: John Filan (trial period ended), Chris Van Leur (trial period ended), Alex Brosque (suspended - 1 week), Mitchell Prentice (suspended 2 weeks) and Dez Giraldi (suspended 1 week)
Unavailable: Stuart Musialik (national team duty) Mark Bridge (national team duty), John Aloisi (foot injury 1 week), Brendon Santalab (thigh injury 2 weeks) and Mike Enfield (knee injury 6 weeks)
Melbourne Victory Squad: 1. Michael Theoklitos (gk), 2. Kevin Muscat (Captain), 3. Michael Thwaite, 4. Steven Pace, 5. Sebastian Ryall, 6. Steve Pantelidis, 7. Matthew Kemp, 9. Danny Allsopp, 11. Ney Fabiano, 12. Rodrigo Vargas, 13. Nathan Elasi, 14. Billy Celeski, 15. Tom Pondeljak, 16. Carlos Hernandez, 17. Jose Luis Lopez, 18. Leigh Broxham, 19. Evan Berger, 20. Mitchell Langerak (gk).
*Three to be omitted
In: Kevin Muscat (return from injury), Steve Pantelidis (returned from injury), Billy Celeski (return from national team duty), Leigh Broxham (return from national team duty)
Out: Nick Ward (calf 1 week)
Unavailable: Grant Brebner (groin 2 weeks), Archie Thompson (ankle 2 weeks), Daniel Vasilevski (hip 4 weeks)
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Wellington Phoenix v Queensland Roar
Sunday, August 17 2008, 5pm NZST (3pm AEST)
Westpac Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand
Referee: Ben Williams
Many pundits have tipped Wellington to be the most improved team in the league this season and Queensland Roar will prove to be a solid initial test of their credentials on Sunday.
Off-season recruitment by Phoenix coach Ricki Herbert was certainly impressive, although his squad is probably short of a strong forward to take some pressure off striker Shane Smeltz.
Queensland have an abundance of attacking talent but could be found out in defence, with Craig Moore another year older and the departure of strong centre half Sasa Ognenovski.
Wellington Phoenix Squad: 1. Mark Paston (gk), 2. Jeremy Christie, 3. Tony Lochhead, 4. Jon McKain, 5. Karl Dodd, 6. Tim Brown, 7. Leo Bertos, 8. Vaughan Coveny, 9. Shane Smeltz, 10. Michael Ferrante, 11. Daniel, 12. Richard Johnson, 13. Troy Hearfield, 15. Adam Kwasnik, 16. David Mulligan, 18. Ben Sigmund, 20. Glen Moss (gk), 21. Leilei Gao, 22. Andrew Durante (Captain), 23. Costa Barbarouses, 25. Manny Muscat
* six to be omitted
In: Jeremy Christie (promoted), Tony Lochhead (return from trials), Tim Brown (promoted), Costa Barbarouses (promoted), Andrew Durante (return from suspension), David Mulligan (new signing)
Out: Nil
Unavailable: Vince Lia (knee season), Greg Draper (national duty -1 week)
Queensland Roar Squad: 1. Liam Reddy (gk), 3. Luke Devere, 5. Josh Mccloughan, 6. Dave Dodd, 7. Michael Zullo, 8. Massimo Murdocca, 9. Sergio Van Dijk, 10. Charlie Miller, 11. Reinaldo, 14. Ben Griffin, 15. Matt Mckay, 16. Hyuk-Su Seo, 18. Danny Tiatto, 20. Griffin Mcmaster (Rgk), 23. Tim Smits.
In: Josh McCloughan (returned from injury)
Out: Craig Moore (suspended 1 week)
Unavailable: Andrew Packer (injured), Isaka Cernak (injured)
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Adelaide United vs Perth Glory
Sunday, August 17 2008, 4.30pm ACST (5pm AEST)
Hindmarsh Stadium, Adelaide
Referee: Peter Green
It will be interesting to see how much influence the off-season losses of young guns Bruce Djite and Nathan Burns will have on Adelaide United.
The Reds will be without Diego and Cassio through injuries and Olyroo Kristian Sarkies not named in the squad by Adelaide coach Aurelio Vidmar. However Paul Agostino returns and should provide a decent option up front.
It’s not good news for Perth, losing Jamie Harnwell and Hayden Foxe to injuries and with Olyroos representatives Nikolai Topor-Stanley, Nikita Rukavytsya and Tando Velaphi not available.
Adelaide United Squad: 20. Eugene Galekovic (gk), 2. Robert Cornthwaite, 3. Alemao, 4. Angelo Costanzo, 7. Lucas Pantelis, 9. Paul Agostino, 10. Cristiano, 11. Robert Younis, 12. Paul Reid, 13. Travis Dodd (Captain), 14. Scott Jamieson, 15. Jonas Salley, 16. Daniel Mullen, 18. Fabian Barbiero, 19. Sasa Ognenovski, 21. Jason Spagnuolo, 30. Mark Birighitti (gk).
*Two to be omitted
In. Paul Agostino (returns from injury), Sasa Ognenovski (returns from injury), Robert Younis (promoted), Paul Reid (promoted)
Out. Cassio (calf 2 weeks), Michael Valkanis (knee 2 weeks)
Unavailable. Diego (hamstring 2 weeks), Kristian Sarkies (international duty 1 week), Daniel Beltrame (knee season), Isyan Erdogan (hamstring indefinite)
Perth Glory Squad: 1. Jason Petkovic (gk), 3. David Tarka, 4. Jamie Coyne, 6. Dino Djulbic, 7. Nick Rizzo, 8. James Robinson, 9. Adrian Trinidad, 10. Amaral, 11. Scott Bulloch, 14. Eugene Dadi, 15. Hayden Doyle, 16. Adriano Pellegrino, 17. James Downey, 19. Naum Sekulovski, 20. Frank Juric (gk), 21. Mark Lee.
*One to be omitted
In. Dino Djulbic (promoted)
Out. Nil
Unavailable. Nikolai Topor-Stanley (International Team Duty), Jamie Harnwell (Hip Test), Josip Magdic (Ankle Test), Nikita Rukavytsya (International Team Duty), Hayden Foxe (Foot 3 Weeks), Tando Velaphi (International Team Duty)
A-League player movements
A-League player movements
Adelaide United
Re-signed: Daniel Beltrame (1 year), Fabian Barbiero (1 year), Angelo Costanzo (1 year), Eugene Galekovic (2 years), Lucas Pantelis (2 years), Kristian Sarkies (2 years), Michael Valkanis (1 year).
In: Alemao (CA Juventus , Brazil - 2 years), Mark Birighitti (Australian Institute of Sport - 2 years), Cristiano (Willem II, Netherlands - 2 years), Daniel Mullen (AIS - 1 year), Sasa Ognenovski (Queensland Roar - 2 years) , Paul Reid (Brighton & Hove Albion - 2 years), Robbie Younis (APIA Leichhardt Tigers - 2 years)
Out: Richie Alagich (retired), Robert Bajic (released), Nathan Burns (AEK Athens), Bruce Djite (Genclerbirligi, Turkey), Dez Giraldi (released), Shaun Ontong (Newcastle Jets), Bobby Petta (released) and Milan Susak (released).
Central Coast Mariners
Re-signed: Nigel Boogaard (2 years), Andrew Clark (1 year), Andre Gumprecht (1 year), John Hutchinson (2 years), Mile Jedinak (2 years), Nik Mrdja (1 year), Matt Osman (1 year), Brad Porter (2 years), Matt Simon (2 years).
In: Pedj Bojic (Sutherland Sharks - 1 year), Adrian Caceres (Melbourne Victory - 2 years), David D’Apuzzo (APIA Leichhardt - 1 year), Ahmad Elrich (Wellington Phoenix - 2 years), Dylan Macallister (FC Lyn, Norway - 2 years)
Out: John Aloisi (end of contract), Damien Brown (retired), Adam Kwasnik (Wellington Phoenix), Ian McAndrew (released), Tom Pondeljak (Melbourne Victory), Matthew Trott (released) and Tony Vidmar (retired)
Melbourne Victory
Re-signed: Steven Pace (2 years), Daniel Vasilevski (2 years), Nick Ward (1 year - Under 23 Marquee player)
In: Billy Celeski (Perth Glory - 1 year), Nathan Elasi (Marconi Stallions - 2 years), Jose Luis Lopez (Deportivo Saprissa, Costa Rica - 2 year loan), Ney Fabiano (Chonburi FC, Thailand - 2 years), Tom Pondeljak (Central Coast Mariners - 2 years),Michael Thwaite (SK Brann, Norway - 1 year loan)
Out: Adrian Caceres (Central Coast Mariners), Joseph Keenan (released), Leandro Love (end of loan from Vissel Kobe, Japan), Ljubo Milicevic (released), Kaz Patafta (Newcastle Jets), Daniel Piorkowski (released).
Newcastle Jets
Re-signed: Adam D’Apuzzo (2 years), Tarek Elrich (2 years), Ben Kennedy (2 years)
In: Antun Kovacic (Richmond - 2 years), Jason Naidovski (AIS - 2 years), Shaun Ontong (Adelaide United - 2 years), Kaz Patafta (Melbourne Victory - 1 year), Jesper Hakansson (Lyngby BK - 2 years).
Out: Mark Bridge (Sydney FC), Denni (released), Jorge Drovandi (released), Andrew Durante (Wellington Phoenix), Steve Eagleton (retired), Troy Hearfield (Wellington Phoenix), Mario Jardel (released), Paul Kohler (released), Stuart Musialik (Sydney FC), Scott Tunbridge (released).
Perth Glory
Re-signed: Jamie Coyne (2 years), Jimmy Downey (2 years), Jamie Harnwell (2 years), Jason Petkovic (1 year), James Robinson (1 year), Naum Sekulovski (1 year), David Tarka (1 year).
In: Amaral (Grêmio Barueri, Brazil - 1 year), Scott Bulloch (Sorrento, WA), Eugene Dadi (Hapoel Acre, Israel - 1 year), Hayden Doyle (Niki Volou FC, Greece - 1 year), Frank Juric (Hannover 96, Germany - 2 years), Mark Lee (ECU Joondalup, WA - 1 year), Josip Magdic (Floreat Athena, WA - 1 year), Adriano Pellegrino (Metro Stars, Adelaide - 1 year), Adrian Trinidad (KL PLUS FC, Malaysia - 1 year)
Out: Leo Bertos (Wellington Phoenix), Billy Celeski (Melbourne Victory), Simon Colosimo (Sydney FC), Stan Lazaridis (released), Mitchell Prentice (Sydney FC)
Queensland Roar
Re-signed: Josh McCloughan (2 years), Griffin McMaster (2 years), Liam Reddy (3 years).
In: Luke DeVere (Australian Institute of Sport - 2 years), David Dodd (Palm Beach,QLD - 2 years), Charlie Miller (Lierse SK, Belgium - 2 years), Tommy Oar (Queensland Academy of Sport - 3 years), Reinaldo (Busan I’Park, Korea Republic - 3 years), Tim Smits (Rochedale Rovers, QLD - 2 years), Sergio van Dijk (FC Emmen, Netherlands - 2 years).
Out: Matt Ham (released), Simon Lynch (released), Marcinho (released), Sasa Ognenovski (Adelaide United).
Sydney FC
In: John Aloisi (Central Coast Mariners - 2 years), Mark Bridge (Newcastle Jets - 3 years), Simon Colosimo (Perth Glory - 2 years), Stuart Musialik (Newcastle Jets - 2 years), Chris Payne (Manly United - 2 years), Mitchell Prentice (Perth Glory - 2 years).
Out: Mark Milligan (released), Patrick (released), Mark Rudan (Avispa Fukuoka, Japan), Ufuk Talay (Avispa Fukuoka, Japan), Ben Vidaic (released), Ruben Zadkovich (Derby County, England), David Zdrilic (released).
Wellington Phoenix
Re-signed: Vince Lia (2 years)
In: Leo Bertos (Perth Glory - 2 years), Andrew Durante (Newcastle Jets - 2 years), Leilei Gao (MyPa, Finland - 1 year), Troy Hearfield (Newcastle Jets - 2 years), Adam Kwasnik (Central Coast Mariners - 1 year), Jon McKain (Politechnica Timisoara, Romania - 2 years), David Mulligan (Port Vale, England - 2 years), Ben Sigmund (Auckland City, NZ - 1 year).
Out: Ross Aloisi (retired), Royce Brownlie (released), Cleberson (released), Ahmad Elrich (Central Coast Mariners), Felipe (released), Steven O’Dor (released), Steven Old (Macarthur Rams, NSW Premier League), George Paladini (released), Kristian Rees (short-term player, released), Jacob Spoonley (released).
