Alana Jancevski is still getting used to her new position in Victory's Grand Final bound squad as the winger-turned-defender continues to prove pivotal in her side's Championship quest.
Once the disappointment of Saturday's Semi-Final second leg defeat to Melbourne Victory subsides, the Adelaide United playing group, staff and fans will look back with immense pride at a season like no other in the club's history.
Victory sealed a convincing second-leg win over Adelaide United to extend their unbeaten run to 15 games en route to the 2025 Ninja A-League Grand Final.
The 18-year-old has enjoyed a consistent season at City but has taken her game to a new level of late, thanks to head coach Michael Matricciani entrusting her with greater responsibility in the team's attacking phases.
Mariners captain Taren King says the club's critics have been a source of motivation for her side's charge to the Ninja A-League Semi-Finals, as they look to upset the Premiers Melbourne City en route to the title decider.