After Western United were beaten 4-0 by Sydney FC in the Liberty A-League decider, Mark Torcaso put his side's feats into perfect context in his press conference.
These are the stories transcending the importance of team success as 22 predicted starters, and potential substitutes, prepare to fight for the title on Sunday afternoon.
Western United captain Jaclyn Sawicki is a key member of a Philippines international squad well and truly on the rise, led by former Matildas boss and A-Leagues coaching legend Alen Stajcic.Â