clash against the Roar. Now at his fifth Hyundai A-League club, Reddy was thrown a career lifeline by Graham Arnold this season and certainly made the most of his opportunity on debut. The 32-year-old made a string of fine saves throughout the contest and only a late thunderbolt from Kwame Yeboah prevented the champions taking a share of the points in Gosford.

Defenders

Corey Brown
Having signed a two year contract extension in the off-season, Corey Brown is one player seeking to make his mark in a star-studded Roar line-up. Deployed at left back for the match against the champions, the 19-year-old was a standout in repelling the Mariners offence. Brown was also a threatening option in attack, taking on an opponent on five occasions and earning a game high fourfouls. His link up play with Socceroo Matt McKay was also a feature and suggests the Roar will be strong down the left flank this season.

Matthew Spiranovic
Wanderers recruit Matthew Spiranovic was handed his first start by manager Tony Popovic in their clash against the Heart, replacing captain Michael Beauchamp in the starting XI. The 16-capped Socceroo fit in seamlessly to a Wanderers defence that has only conceded three goals so far this season and will ensure competition for a centre back spot in the red and black will be fierce throughout the season. Spiranovic was a composed figure on the ball and had a shot cannon off the crossbar as he seeks to return to full fitness.

Andrew Durante
The Wellington Phoenix skipper has led a young Phoenix side by