This weekend's pair of Melbourne Derbies puts focus on a crosstown rivalry between two clubs chasing titles in both the ALM and ALW - and the inaugural A-Leagues Club Championship.
Perth coach Richard Garcia is challenging the Glory's youngsters to take up the challenge in their A-League Men's clash against fellow strugglers Brisbane.
The call-up of 34-year-old Bruno Fornaroli has prompted fresh debate about how Australia develops football talent to compete on the international stage.
Your Neds Weekend Preview provides you with your game-by-game guide to the weekend, with the last spot i the Liberty A-League Grand Final going on the line.
A decade on from his infamous Isuzu UTE A-League debut, Mitch Cooper will be flying the flag for Vanuatu at this month's FIFA World Cup Oceania qualifiers.