The defending champions look set for another big season with only one real question hanging over Mike Mulvey’s side. How do they replace star striker Besart Berisha?
Fellow Albanian Mensur Kurtishi is set to be given first crack but they will need to get more out of the likes of Jean Carlos Solorzano, Dimitri Petratos and Henrique in terms of goals. Their midfield is frightening though with Socceroo Adam Sarota slotting in with Matt McKay, Liam Miller and Luke Bratten. Will go close to going back-to-back.
Player price list
|
Broich |
M |
$303,000 |
|
Theo |
G |
$297,000 |
|
Kurtishi |
F |
$295,000 |
|
Smith |
D |
$285,000 |
|
Hingert |
D |
$246,000 |
|
McKay |
M |
$237,000 |
|
Miller |
M |
$236,000 |
|
Brattan |
M |
$217,000 |
|
Henrique |
F |
$215,000 |
|
North |
D |
$214,000 |
|
Dimitri Petratos |
F |
$206,000 |
|
Stefanutto |
D |
$186,000 |
|
Brown |
D |
$184,000 |
|
Donachie |
D |
$181,000 |
|
Clut |
M |
$159,000 |
|
Lustica |
M |
$151,000 |
|
Danning |
F |
$105,000 |
|
Borrello |
F |
$91,000 |
|
Bowles |
D |
$91,000 |
|
Jackson |
D |
$91,000 |
|
Lambadaridis |
M |
$91,000 |
|
Litfin |
M |
$91,000 |
|
Solorzano |
F |
$91,000 |
|
Theodore |
F |
$91,000 |
|
Young |
G |
$91,000 |
Star Man:
Thomas Broich ($303,000)
Arguably the Hyundai A-League’s best-ever import, you can’t go wrong with the classy German midfielder. Broich was close to the best in the league in all key stats last season, including chances created, passes completed and shots on goal. Quite simply a must buy.
Bargain Buy:
Dimitri Petratos ($206,000)
At over $200,000 Petratos might not seem like a bargain but after winning three of the last four championships it’s no surprise most Roar players will cost you big bucks. Petratos enjoyed a breakout campaign last season and if he can continue that improvement then rival clubs will need to watch out. He has it all. Pace, skill and a powerful shot.
Likely starting XI: (4-3-3)
Michael Theo (GK), Jack Hingert, Jade North, Matt Smith, Shane Stefanutto, Luke Bratten, Matt McKay, Liam Miller, Adam Sarota, Mensur Kurtishi, Thomas Broich
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