A-League Men 2025-26 report cards: Box Office Jets get an A+
Joey Lynch and Adam Sheldon run the rule over every eliminated A-League side; deciding which clubs made the grade, who needs to better, and what team is failing.
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Joey Lynch and Adam Sheldon run the rule over every eliminated A-League side; deciding which clubs made the grade, who needs to better, and what team is failing.
Sorry dreamers, the youth of Newcastle and Adelaide won't be contesting the Grand Final next weekend -- both taught an A-League lesson by Auckland and Sydney, respectively.
Just one game stands between the remaining four sides left standing in the A-League Men and a Grand Final. Will two of the youngest sides in the competition wilt under the pressure?
On the verge of returning from long-term injury, Craig Goodwin wants to use the A-League Men finals as his late audition for a Socceroos World Cup berth that once appeared out of reach.
A masterclass from Juan Mata highlighted the A-League weekend, while a keeper howler spelt the end of Giancarlo Italiano's time at the Nix.
Newcastle's stunning A-League success may have left Football Australia in a bind, while Sydney FC's visa spots continue to be wasted. That and more in this week's A-League Stocks.
Signing a Socceroos star gunning for a place at the World Cup? That's sound business from Macarthur, according to Joey Lynch. So how did all the A-League clubs fare in January?
Craig Goodwin's FIFA World Cup hopes are in tatters with the Socceroos veteran set to be sidelined for up to three months with a groin injury.
Clayton Taylor's stocks soared with a fine hat trick for the Jets, but it's Michael Valkanis' post-game outburst that has the Roar in the firing line.
Sydney FC let their football do the talking on Saturday, dishing out a 4-1 humbling to crosstown rivals the Western Sydney Wanderers.
Juan Mata led Melbourne Victory to a 4-0 humbling of Sydney FC, while City got walloped 6-2. All that and more in this week's A-League Men stocks.
Alen Stajcic's time in Western Sydney has come to an end, while Craig Goodwin reminded everyone -- especially Socceroos boss Tony Popovic -- of his class.
Openly gay footballer Josh Cavallo has alleged anti-gay prejudice at Adelaide United led to his departure from the A-League Men club.
The Central Coast Mariners are dealing with issues on and off the field. Meanwhile Perth put in the most dominant performance of the new Adam Griffiths era.
The A-League's new era of austerity has forced the competition to become something of a show window. So, who'll follow in the footsteps of Jordy Bos and Nestory Irankunda this January?
Mark Milligan has turned the Newcastle Jets into the A-League's must-watch side. Meanwhile, things look like they're turning sour at the Wanderers.
Under pressure and looking for a hero, Melbourne Victory found the win they needed thanks to some sumptuous play from Juan Mata.
As far as press conferences go, Adam Griffiths' on Friday was an all-timer. But whatever the Glory coach is saying to his squad, it's working: Perth's stocks are soaring.
Alen Stajcic delivered a passionate plea following WSW's epic win in the Sydney Derby, while Melbourne City's attacking stocks are plummeting.
Sydney FC are top of the table and looking ominous. The same can't be said for Juan Mata's Melbourne Victory, with Arthur Diles' stocks beginning to slide.
Saturday's Kiwi Clásico had everything the A-League could hope for, while the pressure is ramping up on Alen Stajcic at the Wanderers.
Juan Mata's A-League revival might just be the story the competition needs, while a number of Socceroos veterans' stocks are sliding.
Garang Kuol, Nestory Irankunda and now Alex Badolato? Four goals in two games will do that to your A-League stocks...
Sunday's F3 Derby produced one of the most stunning finishes in A-League history, while Ufuk Talay could already be in a bit of strife. Here's what you might have missed over the opening weekend.
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Jets | 26 | 15 | 3 | 8 | +16 | 48 |
| Adelaide United | 26 | 12 | 7 | 7 | +10 | 43 |
| Auckland FC | 26 | 11 | 9 | 6 | +13 | 42 |
| Melbourne Victory | 26 | 11 | 7 | 8 | +11 | 40 |
| Sydney FC | 26 | 11 | 6 | 9 | +8 | 39 |
| Melbourne City FC | 26 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 38 |
| Macarthur FC | 26 | 9 | 7 | 10 | -7 | 34 |
| Wellington Phoenix FC | 26 | 9 | 6 | 11 | -12 | 33 |
| Central Coast Mariners | 26 | 8 | 8 | 10 | -7 | 32 |
| Perth Glory | 26 | 8 | 7 | 11 | -7 | 31 |
| Brisbane Roar | 26 | 6 | 8 | 12 | -9 | 26 |
| Western Sydney Wanderers | 26 | 5 | 6 | 15 | -16 | 21 |