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THIRTEENTH EDITION | SEASON 2012/13

SUNDAY, 10 MARCH 2013 | ROUND 24 vs PHOENIX FC

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CONTENTS

Wanderer 03 Welcome Ready for Wellington There is still plenty of respect for Wellington, despite their position on the Hyundai A-League ladder.

S ince You Were 04 Last Here Two crucial wins have pushed the Wanderers to top of the table. 05 YOUNG TALENT TIME 05 IN WANDERLAND It might be strange timing for a new signing, but Josh Barresi is fitting right in. 03 Spot the Difference 07 Players to Watch 06 Can you spot the five differences La Rocca vs Brockie - two in the photos of the Wanderers players with plenty of celebrating their goal against potential to change the match. the Central Coast Mariners. 08 Today’s Match 07 Can we hold to the top Wanderland News position this week? 13 We value the services of our volunteers, we appreciate National Youth Advertising Enquiries 10 the community and we League Match profile our success. For all advertising enquiries Review please contact Corey Mouttou on 02 8602 6417, 0404 042 328, email A victory helped cap off the Western Sydney [email protected] or end of the inaugural season. 14 Wanderers FC Kelly Russell on 02 8602 6413, Partners 0431 404 521, email Yes to Yianni [email protected] 11 Thanking our 2012/13 partners. National Youth League PHOTOGRAPHY captain Caption Contest Front cover photograph courtesy of 15 Getty Images. All photography courtesy of showed great Western Caption the photo of Getty Images, Eric Berry and Che Taylor. Sydney values in his for attitude at the Club. your chance to win.

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02 Western Sydney Wanderers FC Vs Wellington phoenix FC WANDERER WELCOME READY FOR WELLINGTON Courtesy of Getty Images Wanderer Welcome Ready For Wellington NOW is not the time will be well prepared for the game.” the Phoenix twice this season - both to relax for the NRMA The Wanderers have won an times in Wellington. The first time, in Insurance Western incredible eight straight matches. It round nine on December 2, Wellington Sydney Wanderers. is an A-League single-season record won 1-0. The second time, in round 16 and a share of the overall record. on January 13, the Wanderers won 2-0. Now is the time to go on with the Victory won their last game Nikolai Topor-Stanley and Labinot job, because coach and of the 2005-06 season and their first Haliti scored the goals that day, and his players know that if they slip up seven games of the 2006-7 season. Haliti was in the news against the between now and the end of the regular Popovic keeps getting asked Mariners last week when he produced season the Central Coast Mariners if the Wanderers risk becoming a clinical finish for the only goal of will be there to take advantage. complacent, and he keeps saying no. the game after had sliced Entering this round, the Wanderers So far, he’s been right every time. the defence open with a perfect ball. were proudly sitting on top of the “That is something the media have “It was a fantastic move, a great goal A-League competition table after asked me for the last eight weeks,” he said. and a great finish,” Popovic said. beating the Mariners 1-0 last weekend, “Will they get complacent? Eight wins The Wanderers have got it and their opponents, the Wellington in a row shows they are not complacent. going on all over the field at the Phoenix, were in 10th and last place. “The Mariners are a great side, and we moment, starting with goalkeeper But that doesn’t mean the Wanderers can’t relax at all because if we don’t get the , who is making a habit just have to turn up to Parramatta results between now and the end of the of saving penalties this season. Stadium to win. Here’s a warning for you: season I’m sure they will be above us.” “He’s outstanding,” Popovic said. The last time the top team played the There is so much at stake for the “He’s right up there with the best bottom team, the bottom team won. It Wanderers, with four games to go ‘keepers in this league, that’s for sure. was only three rounds back, when before the finals. First past the post Whenever a big game comes along, he Glory beat the Mariners 2-1 at home. brings with it two prizes - the Premier’s stands up tall. He’s got a real presence, “They certainly won’t be complacent Plate and what is, at this stage, the only and he’s a real leader, and we’re this week,” Popovic said of his players. guaranteed berth for an A-League team delighted to have him at our club.” “It doesn’t guarantee the result against in the Asian Champions League. Wanderers fans will echo Wellington, but I can guarantee they The Wanderers have already played those sentiments.

Western Sydney Wanderers FC Vs Wellington phoenix FC 03 04 SINCE YOUWERELASTHERE Western Sydney Wanderers FCVs Wellingtonphoenix FC SINCE YOU WERE LAST HERE LAST SINCE YOU WERE just before thehalf-timewhistle. Wanderers looked again toattack header wasjustofftarget. with Nikolai Topor-Stanley whose Mooy shotconnected a curling inthe32ndminute, came kick when goal shots. with some cracking advantage, threatening thePerth Perth goal keeperDanny Vukovic. of inthearms but endedupstraight took ashot from theedge ofthebox Gibbs, Joey for an opportunity who minuteset-up intheseventh Rocca La front looking foot toattack. the Wanderers outon the came a non-stop carnival. musical andvocal into theoccasion like 20,000andturned weather soundedmorewestern Sydney the club’s huge contingent ofsupporters. the for Wanderers wasafitting for reward 1-0atParramattaPerth Stadium. Glory Wanderers beataresilient andresurgent The NRMAInsurance Western Sydney P Perth Glory FCat Round 22vs arramatta Stadium After a quiet spell ofplay, aquietspell After the viaafree The bestopportunity Onotook Mooy full andShinji skilfulfootwork fromSome Iacopo conditions,Despite theslippery The 11,772whobraved atrocious Midfielder ’s ever first goal Courtesy of Che Taylor

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Youth is the power of Barresi said he did not hesitate when for a bit in the Shire,” the Youngster said. the future and if the he got the phone call from Popovic. Barresi, like most young players, dreams NRMA Insurance Western “Ever since day one I have looked of a career in the big leagues in Europe one Sydney Wanderers at the club and what they have going day but says the Wanderers are a great place latest signing is any on and thought ‘that is what I want to develop his game and build his career. indication, the road to be a part of ’,” Barresi said. “This is a great opportunity ahead looks promising. “I spoke to Tony on the phone for me to play and train with the and within the first second he had professionals and I am going to give Creative ball player Josh Barresi, 18, my respect and within the minute I it everything I have got,” he said. has been hand-picked by coach Tony trusted him and his philosophy.” Wanderers coach Tony Popovic Popovic to be the midfield flair of Barresi said his life had taken said the club would be looking to the the Wanderers in years to come. a dramatic turn when he was future by promoting more youngsters The exciting attacking-midfielder has contacted by the Wanderers and had through the club’s youth side. been at the Australian Institute of Sport moved interstate very quickly. “We have short, medium and long (AIS) for the past 18 months after a two- “We are staying in a hotel for a few term goals and we will be looking to the year stint with the South Australian Sports days then we will be staying with family future at every opportunity,” Popovic said. Institute. He played his junior football for the Croydon Kings in . Standing more than 184cm tall, Barresi looks similar to Celtic’s recent Australian signing when it comes to footwork and all round skills. He has been identified as being worthy of a senior contract at only 18 and has been thrown into the intensity of training with the professionals every day. His mobility and ability to use the ball in a creative fashion has most impressed Popovic. Popovic said Barresi was a talented and versatile young player with good skills. “He is a big boy but he is still physically developing and he has great technique,” Popovic said. “We look forward to working with him and slowly building him up to the speed of training every day and being a professional. “There is no rush with him and there is no need to push him too fast but we are confident we can work well with him and he ticks a lot of the boxes we are after when we are looking for a footballer for this club.” Courtesy of Eric Berry

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PLAYERS TO WATCH

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IACOPO LA ROCCA Western Sydney WANDERERS FC WELLINGTON PHOENIX FC

Age 29 Height 181cm Weight 77kg Age 25 Height 182cm Weight 80kg Position Forward Position Defender Clubs Pro Vercelli; Chieti; Fermana; Clubs Nelson Suburbs; Canterbury United; Sassari Torres (Italy) AC Bellizona; Grasshopper (Switzerland) Knights; Hawke’s Bay United; Team Wellington (New Zealand); Sydney FC; The Wanderers defender was a Lazio junior before he North Queensland Fury; Newcastle Jets (A-League) signed for Pro Vercelli in 2001. He spent most of his professional career in his home country before accepting Hyundai A-League fans will remember the Kiwi a contract with AC Bellizona. After his Swiss stint – he International as one of the standouts from the New Zealand was approached by Western Sydney Wanderers and Coach Knights franchise – he scored four goals in nine starts for Tony Popovic to join the new Hyundai A-League club the club. He was joint top goal-scorer for that inaugural alongside fellow European Youssouf Hersi. There was season with Simon Yeo. Having showed so much promise great acknowledgement for 29-year-old who showed and potential, a young Brockie joined Sydney FC on a he would be able to compliment the central defence two-year-contact in 2006. The striker failed to find regular partnership of and Nikolai Topor- game time and left in 2007. Despite this, Brockie was and Stanley. With initial fitness hurdles to overcome – the still is a member of the All Whites. He returned to the Italian showed football fans of his promise when he scored domestic frame with North Queensland Fury and played against Perth Glory. This was only his second game for alongside . Brockie showed the Hyundai the Wanderers and helped secure the three points for A-League what a break did to his desire and was recruited the club. He is comfortable on the ball, particularly in by the Newcastle Jets. He signed a two-year-deal and distribution, and played a huge part in the team’s success began his time there in stunning fashion scoring goals that during the second third of the season. La Rocca earned would feature on the season’s highlights reel. His talent him a new contract with the Wanderers – the first two- was called upon by New Zealand manager year extension offered. His gratitude was paid off when at club side Wellington Phoenix. He made the move and he scored the following week in Melbourne against the has already scored 14 goals in 21 starts. Last week he was Victory. He is showing not only Popovic, but football fans, the difference in the match against Melbourne Heart - that he has what it takes and will continue to improve. just keeping Wellington in the chase for a finals spot.

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SQUAD S B ¨ ¨ 01 Ante COVIC (GK) ¨ ¨ 02 ¨ ¨ 03 Adam D’APUZZO ¨ ¨ 04 Nikolai TOPOR-STANLEY ¨ ¨ 05 Michael BEAUCHAMP ¨ ¨ 06 Jerome POLENZ ¨ ¨ 07 Labinot HALITI ¨ ¨ 08 ¨ ¨ 09 Dino KRESINGER ¨ ¨ 10 Aaron MOOY TODAY’S ¨ ¨ 11 ¨ ¨ 12 Tahj MINNIECON ¨ ¨ 13 ¨ ¨ 14 -KUBI ¨ ¨ 15 Reece CAIRA MATCH ¨ ¨ 16 Rocky VISCONTE ¨ ¨ 17 Youssouf HERSI Grab a pen to write down ¨ ¨ 18 ¨ ¨ 19 Mark BRIDGE your own record of the game ¨ ¨ 20 Jerrad TYSON (GK) Ladder* ¨ ¨ 21 Club P W D L F A GD PTS ¨ ¨ 23 Jason TRIFIRO 1 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 23 15 2 6 32 18 14 47 ¨ ¨ 25 Josh BARRESI 2 Central Coast Mariners FC 23 13 6 4 43 19 24 45 3 MELBOURNE VICTORY FC 23 12 3 8 41 38 3 39

LEGEND 4 Adelaide United FC 23 11 3 9 34 33 1 36 S Starting 11 B Bench 5 NEWCASTLE JETS FC 24 8 6 10 28 39 -11 30 COACH ASSISTANT COACHES 6 BRISBANE ROAR FC 23 8 4 11 27 26 1 28 Tony POPOVIC 7 Melbourne Heart FC 23 8 3 12 29 31 -2 27 Ron CORRY 8 Sydney FC 23 8 3 12 36 46 -10 27 9 PERTH GLORY FC 23 7 4 12 22 25 -3 25 SUBSTITUTES 10 Wellington Phoenix FC 24 6 6 12 26 43 -17 24 OFF OFF OFF LEGEND P Played W Wins D Draws L Losses F Goals For A Goals Against GD Goal difference PTS Points ON ON ON

08 Western Sydney Wanderers FC Vs Wellington phoenix FC TODAY’S MATCH

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SQUAD S B ¨ ¨ 01 (GK) ¨ ¨ 02 ¨ ¨ 03 ¨ ¨ 04 Isaka Cernak ¨ ¨ 05 Michaell Boxall ¨ ¨ 06 Alex Smith ¨ ¨ 07 ¨ ¨ 08 ¨ ¨ 09 Benji Totori TODAY’S ¨ ¨ 10 Stein Huysegems ¨ ¨ 11 Jeremy Brockie ¨ ¨ 12 ¨ ¨ 14 Ian Hogg ¨ ¨ 15 Cameron Lindsay MATCH ¨ ¨ 16 ¨ ¨ 17 Grab a pen to write down ¨ ¨ 18 ¨ ¨ 20 (GK) your own record of the game ¨ ¨ 21 Dani Sanchez ¨ ¨ 22 (C) Ladder* Club P W D L F A GD PTS ¨ ¨ 23 1 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 23 15 2 6 32 18 14 47 2 Central Coast Mariners FC 23 13 6 4 43 19 24 45 3 MELBOURNE VICTORY FC 23 12 3 8 41 38 3 39

4 Adelaide United FC 23 11 3 9 34 33 1 36 LEGEND 5 NEWCASTLE JETS FC 24 8 6 10 28 39 -11 30 S Starting 11 B Bench 6 BRISBANE ROAR FC 23 8 4 11 27 26 1 28 COACH ASSISTANT COACH 7 Melbourne Heart FC 23 8 3 12 29 31 -2 27 Ricki HERBERT 8 Sydney FC 23 8 3 12 36 46 -10 27 9 PERTH GLORY FC 23 7 4 12 22 25 -3 25 10 Wellington Phoenix FC 24 6 6 12 26 43 -17 24 SUBSTITUTES LEGEND OFF OFF OFF P Played W Wins D Draws L Losses F Goals For A Goals Against GD Goal difference PTS Points ON ON ON

*Ladder correct at completion of Round 23 Western Sydney Wanderers FC Vs Wellington phoenix FC 09 NATIONAL YOUTHLEAGUEMATCH REVIEW NATIONAL YOUTHLEAGUEMatch REVIEW overage players Rocky Visconte, Jason was abletofieldastrong featuring side - untilMcGing’s lateintervention. Haliti’s totheinterval justprior strike outLabinot hadtime -which cancelled Slobodan Vulin’s goal nineminutesfrom take ashare ofthespoilsthanksto thepaironthough trailing goal difference. Heart, andMelbourne Glory fifth-placed past Adelaide with Unitedandlevel atCook over Perth Park. Glory victory in winningfashion witha2-1home National Youth campaign League Wanderers theirmaiden concluded McGing ensured Western Sydney timewinner from Jake An injury Cook P Perth Glory FCat Round 18vs

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around thehour mark, aswell assome ofsubstitutions withastring partly pass. from asmart Visconte Italiano,past Lewis havingbenefited before half-timewithaneatfinish minutes four broke thedeadlock atapremiumlargely untilHaliti throughout the90minutes. physically humidity, ensured bothsideswere tested which,heavy pitch combined withhigh preceding ensured days areasonably among theiroverage contingent. Berger, Ryo Nagai andAdrian Zahra Coast Mariners, lined-upwithEvan competition frontrunners Central animpressive over triumph including withthreethe match winson thetrot, Haliti. striker plus well-travelled Trifiro, goalkeeper Jerrad Tyson, The flow of the contest was disrupted The flow ofthe contest wasdisrupted were opportunities Goalscoring over the inSydney rainfall Hefty The visitingGlory, who went into (Haliti 41’, McGing92’) time. goal two minutesintoinjury poacher’sthe west withaclose-range deniedthevisitorsfrom McGing cruelly corner. intothetopleft strike gave Tyson withasweet nochance the latterstages assubstitute Vulin growing asmidday approached. humidity

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National Youth League City FC – the midfielder is incredibly matter the circumstances.” Captain Yianni Perkatis positive when looking back at his season Being part of the Wanderers embodies a strong with the National Youth League side. has shown Perkatis what sorts commitment to seize “Tough but enjoyable,” he said. of qualities are vital to build his his opportunity as “We had a great group of boys professional outlook as a footballer. a professional in and staff who were committed “I know now what it will take to ’s football to football and the club. be professional and I have to always heartland. “It was a new competition for give my everything,” he said. a couple of the boys which made “I’ve gathered quickly that Born and bred in Western Sydney the team’s attitude very excited and through hard work, persistence and – the 19-year-old has expressed a determined to be successful.” determination that results will come real desire to mature and grow as Some highlights for Perkatis included your way – just like the first team!” a footballer at the Wanderers. his first goal which was a penalty in Whilst Perkatis takes on board the Perkatis has just penned a new two- Adelaide, the team’s first win against Wanderers outlook of focusing on only year contract with the club this week. Melbourne Victory in controversial what’s immediately ahead – the talented “I am very honoured and excited to circumstances and their final game midfielder hopes he’s making the right be representing the Western Sydney of the season facing Perth Glory. steps forward to play on hallowed turf community and to be part of the “Under rainy conditions – we still at one day. new journey from the beginning of tried to play our football,” said Perkatis. “I am looking forward to the the Wanderers first season was all “We were up 1-0 in the first half next training session,” he said. part of the thrill,” Perkatis said. and then conceded late in the second. “I can’t wait for the next couple “It all seemed to come very “The boys still managed to play of games till the end of the season fast but I think it’s really amazing football and squeeze out a late winner and where the club will finish. and I am just happy to be able to through determination and hard work. “I like going to our home games and experience it all – from the Youth “Our campaign was a reflection seeing the incredible fan base in action. League and with the seniors.” of playing football, showing real “I am also looking forward to, of course, Recruited from local club Blacktown character and being tough no successfully doing it all again next season!”

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‘Wanderful’ Volunteers Next season - we will be gathering stars from the NRMA Insurance interest from potential volunteers Western Sydney Wanderers. The volunteers are the heart and soul in the next three to four months. In the fourth instalment of the of the Western Sydney Wanderers. The new roles will not just become ‘Wander and Kick’ initiative, fans They epitomise the core exclusive to Match Day Operations and families are invited to kick a values of the club. but also positions amongst the football around the Parramatta The team of this season’s office and community events. Stadium pitch after the match. inaugural volunteers have played an Becoming a volunteer is a It is another unique way the important part in developing strong worthwhile experience. club connects with the community relationships with the community. There is a fantastic sense of pride in and inspires young footballers. All our volunteers have offered time, being part of the Wanderers Family. ‘The ‘Wander and Kick’ has been skills and expertise in running and Thank you to all our current volunteers a success in the past and we wanted supporting our Hyundai A-League, and we’d like to send our best wishes to give back to all the people who are Westfield W-League and National for your winter football season. coming to watch our football,” Executive Youth League teams stretching across You’re all invited back to our second Chairman Lyall Gorman said. several locations across Western Sydney. season because without volunteers – we’re “It is further proof we are making They show tremendous character not able to offer a ‘Wanderful’ experience. things happen in the community on and attitude. Many volunteers offer more than one level and we look for any their service for a whole weekend and Kick your heels up opportunity to keep our commitment.” are more than willing to adapt to the on the pitch “We take pride in our community variety of roles we have to offer. engagement and we are all about This has helped ensure Supporters are invited to play on inspiring people through the success beyond the pitch. the very same pitch as their favourite beauty of football,” he said.

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The special post match ‘Wander and Kick’ where members and fans will be My son Hashem is 9 years old and started playing able to come onto the pitch for their soccer for the first time last season 2012. He was very own kick around will commence playing for a local club at Campbelltown and had twenty minutes after full-time. no clue as to how to play the game or what the aim and rules of the game were. In fact every game was like a comedy skit we would wonder what he was going to do each week. We then happen to notice one day at the Whitlam Centre that there was going to be a program ran every Wednesday where the kids could learn the basics right through to the advanced level. Hashem was so excited so we signed him up almost a year ago and we have been there ever since. Pedro is his coach there and he is simply AWESOME! Hashem has learnt so much and improved so much that in fact he has been chosen to now play for the Macarthur Rams in their SAP program. This is such an awesome program put on by the Wanderers and highly recommend it all junior plays.

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Come and see what all the fuss is • St Marys - Advanced about with the NEW STANDARD Cook Park Holiday in Holiday Clinics! 22nd to 24th April Participants will have a great time Girls Advanced developing their football skills in 22nd to 24th April dynamic high quality technical • Macarthur- All Level Clinic Clinics sessions with our fully qualified Lynwood Park Rangers Rd and highly experienced coaches. St Helens Park They will also get to meet the 22nd to 24th April Western Sydney Wanderers FC These sessions will follow through players. on proven development systems Times 9am – 12pm which follow the FFA curriculum. Cost 3 Days $149, 1 Day $60 The first two days will focus on Advanced Clinic 3 days $199 skill development with the final The April Holiday Clinics day being a super fun World will be: Cup. All clinics include a Western • Parramatta Stadium- All Sydney Wanderers FC Holiday Level Clinic Clinic jersey and an appearance 15th to 17th April from our Wanderers FC players. Includes a Stadium Experience The Advanced Clinic is an • Blacktown- Beginner/ intense immersion in technical Intermediate development and tactical Blacktown International Sportspark understanding. This is only for 17th to 19th April the serious footballer who wants Advanced to make themselves the best they Blacktown International Sportspark can be. Come and learn to play 17th to 19th April like a Wanderer! For details go to www.wswanderersfc.com.au and click on community

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