Western United needed a win to consolidate their place in the top four but are instead at risk of dropping out of the finals standings after a shock loss to Perth.
Adelaide United star Erin Healy tells aleagues.com.au how close she came to quitting football, and how a brilliant first season in the Ninja A-League has inspired hope of an unexpected international call-up.
The 18-year-old has starred for Western Sydney Wanderers in her return season at the club and in February, lit up the PacificAus Four Nations Tournament with six goals in three games for the Young Matildas.
DUB ZONE TALKING POINTS: A major Melbourne City weakness, a Wanderers rising star's inspired transfer decision and an injury scare to a CommBank Matildas hopeful were the big topics of discussion on this week's episode.