Not even a broadcast interview was going to spare a Melbourne City star or their head coach from a post-game soaking as the Premiership celebrations began in earnest on Friday night.
City's 16th win of the season, to go with seven draws and zero defeats, ensured the club's second consecutive Premiership, capping off an invincible regular season in 2024-25.
Adelaide looked set to spurn their chance to move back into the top six in their final home game of the season before Goodwin came to the rescue with his 13th goal of 2024-25.
Coopers Stadium on a Friday night always seems to deliver action-packed drama and it was no different when Adelaide United and Wellington Phoenix exchanged blows in a thrilling four-goal first half.
Fiona Worts scored a classy brace to inspire Adelaide United to a comeback 2-1 win over Sydney FC in the perfect tune-up for the 2024-25 Finals Series.
After Western United's shock loss to Brisbane Roar, Auckland FC could be crowned Premiers by Saturday night - but they need one more result to go their way.
Wellington Phoenix director of football Shaun Gill spoke to reporters following news of Paul Temple's imminent Ninja A-League departure while giving an update on their Isuzu UTE A-League coach.