Shane Smeltz

Shane Smeltz scoops Phoenix awards

Shane Smeltz has capped off a stellar A-League season by being named Wellington Phoenix's player of the year.

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Postecoglou has habit of last-gasp wins

Melbourne Victory

Michael Lynch Ange Postecoglou can rightly feel he has surpassed expectations in 2012-13.

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More than just luck for Victory

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Michael Lynch People describe the A-League's most successful coach, Ange Postecoglou, as a lucky manager.

Glory gears up for elimination final

Glory supporters during the game against Adelaide United on Saturday.

Perth Perth Glory is confident it possesses the right tactics to thwart Melbourne Victory.

Fit Smeltz to wreck Victory's party

Shane Smeltz.

Perth Glory striker Shane Smeltz has declared himself available for Friday night's A-League elimination final against Melbourne Victory, but he's still in the dark as to whether he'll get a starting...

Victory, with a little bit of luck

Archie Thompson of the Victory celebrates

Michael Lynch Melbourne Victory is one game away from the grand final with victory over Perth.

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Wanderers' heart wins Aloisi praise

Western Sydney Wanderers

Michael Lynch Western Sydney will go into next weekend's derby with Sydney FC in buoyant mood.

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Victory keen to see Flores back in action

Marcos Flores.

Guy Hand Melbourne Victory looks certain to start Argentinian star Marcos Flores in its clash with Perth.

Victory loses in extra time

Legging it: Victory's Leigh Broxham (right) is tackled by Perth's Travis Dodd.

Michael Lynch Battle for last two A-League finals berths may go down to last kick of season.

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Federation rejects breaks in local season for Socceroos

Holger Osieck.

Sebastian Hassett Though the A-League may supply as many players for the Socceroos as any other, an international break won't be coming any time soon.

Victory limps into finals

On the run: Victory's Leigh Broxham makes a break in Wellington.

Michael Lynch Melbourne Victory will face Perth Glory in the first of this season's A-League finals.

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Broxham's versatility pays off

Leigh Broxham (right) clashes with Melbourne Heart's Wayne Srhoj.

Michael Lynch Melbourne Victory's diminutive utility player has a new nickname around the club - JT.

The run home

Marco Rojas of the Victory celebrates a goal with Archie Thompson.

Craig Foster At the mid-point of the A-League season, here is the report card on how things have gone.

Mariners stay on top after brilliant Ibini winner

Bernie Ibini celebrates with his teammates after socring against the Perth Glory.

Dominic Bossi, Gosford A moment of brilliance ensures Central Coast finishes the year on top of the A-League.

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Smeltz's goal has always been to score

On target: Shane Smeltz celebrates one of his many goals for Perth Glory.

Michael Lynch Perth Glory's main man is in Melbourne intent on derailing Victory's recent resurgence.

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Victory takes the Glory

Marcos Flores

Michael Lynch It's not yet a juggernaut, but it is beginning to take on all the characteristics of a bandwagon.

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Heart ready for Glory bullying

Heart coach John Aloisi.

Sam Lienert Sick of being bullied and thrown off their game by Perth Glory, Melbourne Heart don't plan on letting it happen again on Saturday night.

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Man United to play A-League all-stars

Manchester United jerseys.

Sydney English Premier League giants Manchester United will return to Australia for the first time in 14 years to face an A-League All Stars squad in July.

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No rush on Grella return

In the groove: Fitness is top priority for new Melbourne Heart midfielder Vince Grella.

Michael Lynch Vince Grella getting the lie of the land at his new club's training base at La Trobe University.

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Glory go top after 2-0 win over Heart

Mate Dugandzic of the Heart heads the ball during the round three A-League match between Perth Glory and the Melbourne Heart at nib Stadium.

A goal in either half propelled Perth Glory to a 2-0 win over Melbourne Heart and top spot on the A-League ladder.