Melbourne City have sealed back-to-back A-League Men premierships by beating Wellington Phoenix 2-1, edging out Melbourne Victory for silverware by a point.
As Brisbane and Sydney FC both limp to the finish line in the ALM, Roar coach Warren Moon says his club must use their struggles in 2021-22 to become better.
Melbourne City captain Scott Jamieson expects to win trophies at the ALM powerhouse and is eager to seize the chance of securing this season's premiership.
Adelaide come into the ALM finals series on a five-game winning run, the equal-best in the league - alongside Central Coast, with the two sides set to face off in week one of the post-season.
Steve Corica expects a big player turnover after Sydney FC's first season without finals in six years, but the coach himself is yet to sign a new contract.
Melbourne Victory have effectively locked-up a top-two A-League Men finish and a week off in finals but now face a nervous wait on whether they'll be premiers.