A-League Men Team- Australian Players (Season 2022/23- After Round 6)- Who Wins?
Formation (4-3-3)
GK: Joe Gauci (Adelaide United)
RB: Gabriel Cleur (Western Sydney Wanderers)
CB: Scott Neville (Brisbane Roar)
CB: Ben Warland (Adelaide United)
LB: Jordan Bos (Melbourne City)
CM: Aiden O’Neill (Melbourne City)
CM: Calem Nieuwenhof (Western Sydney Wanderers)
AM: Matthew Leckie (Melbourne City, vice-captain)
FW: Marco Tilio (Melbourne City)
FW: Jamie Maclaren (Melbourne City, captain)
FW: Craig Goodwin (Adelaide United)
Subs: Jonathan Aspropotamitis (Macarthur FC), Brandon Borrello (Western Sydney Wanderers), Ryan Kitto (Adelaide United), Garang Kuol (Central Coast Mariners), Lawrence Thomas (Western Sydney Wanderers), Harry Van der Saag (Adelaide United)
Coach: Patrick Kisnorbo (Melbourne City)- Prior to leaving for France
Goalkeeper
Joe Gauci has made 19 saves and only conceded eight goals in six games this season.
Defenders
Gabriel Cleur has made many marauding runs forward and been solid defensively. He is one of the reasons why the Western Sydney Wanderers have only conceded four goals in six games.
Scott Neville has adapted to his new role as a centre back extremely well.
Ben Warland has scored a goal and provided an assist. He has been a revelation.
Jordan Bos has performed at a high level this season. He has been one of the reasons why Melbourne City have only conceded four goals in six games.
Midfielders
Aiden O’Neill has been an extremely consistent performer this season.
Calem Nieuwenhof works hard with and without the ball.
Matthew Leckie has featured in every minute of all six games this season. He has scored a goal and provided one assist.
Forwards
Marco Tilio has scored two goals and provided two assists. That’s despite only starting four of six games this season.
Jamie Maclaren is the best striker in the A-League this season so far. He has scored eight goals. The next best is three goals!
Craig Goodwin is having a good season having scored three goals and provided five assists.
Substitutes
Jonathan Aspropotamitis has been a revelation for Macarthur FC.
Brandon Borrello is a quality player that has played every minute of all six games this A-League season.
Ryan Kitto has performed well for Adelaide United. He can play at left back or left midfield.
Garang Kuol is a good impact player, that’s going to Newcastle United in January, 2022.
Lawrence Thomas has kept four clean sheets in six games this A-League season.
Harry Van Der Saag has scored one goal and provided one assist. He can play right back or a more attacking role.