THE OFFICIAL MATCH DAY PROGRAMME FOR THE NRMA INSURANCE WESTERN WANDERERS FC

FIFTEENTH EDITION | SEASON 2012/13

FRIDAY, 12 APRIL 2013 | Semi-Final vs roar FC

SOUVENIR Semi-Final BUMPER EDITION

FUTURE IN OUR HANDS OFFICIAL Western Sydney FINALS THOUGHTS FROM Wanderers FC PARTNERS COACH AND CAPTAIN WHO CAN WIN IT? KEY MATCH-UPS SAVE THE BEST FOR LAST: PREMIERS 2012/13 CONTENTS

CONTENTS

Make it Count 03 One game to go with the ultimate prize of being crowned Hyundai A-League Champions.

Final Thoughts 05 The coach is proud of what has been achieved and 07 excited for what is to come.

Key Match-Ups 07 Some positions on the pitch where the game may be won.

An Idea was born 09 Western Sydney finally gets their team. 11 The Captain's call 11 The message remains the same for Beauchamp heading into the finals.

Tyson Talks 12 Jerrad reflects on his community engagement 03 23 activities over the season. Today’s Match Manchester United | Jerrad's got spirit 16 Brisbane's recent form 25 Premier Cup 13 The Wanderers goalkeeper will test the Wanderers at Pacific Finals has been nominated for . Find out more about the an award showcasing competition we're hosting his fair play. Since You Were at the end of the month. 18 Last Here How We Did it! How we wrapped up Bryson Anderson 14 We left it to the final match of our inaugural season. 27 Memorial Gala Day the season but in epic fashion. A gala day was held last month Spot the Difference in honour of the late Detective 20 Can you pick the five differences Inspector Bryson Anderson. in the photo of Jason Trifiro? Kicking Back Our Opponents 29 After School Advertising Enquiries 21 Run Read about the first For all advertising enquiries unable to match instalment of our Active please contact Corey Mouttou on 02 8602 6417, 0404 042 328, email the Roar's intensity at After-School Program. [email protected] or . Kelly Russell on 02 8602 6413, Western Sydney 0431 404 521, email Show 'Em Servet 30 Wanderers FC [email protected] Partners PHOTOGRAPHY 23 The W-League defender on Front cover photograph courtesy of her latest stint in South Korea. Thanking our 2012/13 partners. Getty Images. All photography courtesy of Getty Images, Eric Berry, Quarrie Caption This Photo Rod Allen | Sports Photography and Peter Muhlbock/ 24 What is 31 1967-2013 Special Olympics. saying to ? Farewell Rocket.

02 Western Sydney Wanderers FC VS Brisbane roar FC Make It Count

The old adage goes: Form is temporary, class is permanent. There is no doubting Brisbane have Make It hit their stride in recent weeks and have finally reclaimed the creativity that earned them back-to- Count back titles. But standing in the way of the Roar reaching their third consecutive decider is the most consistent side in the A-League.

Now 12 matches unbeaten, it seems ’s men are unwilling to let up. The nature of this finals series rewards dashes of brilliance and greatly exposes moments of weakness. Fragility is a word that hasn’t been floated about Wanderland this season and, despite admissions that the record winning streak was not without its flaws, passages of inspiring attack and a number of momentous goals have far outweighed the few mistakes made in the latter half of the season. The Wanderers need no reminding that they claimed a clean sweep of the defending champions in the regular season, including the historic first goal and first win in Brisbane last October. Subsequent 1-0 and 2-1 wins will leave Western Sydney with no doubt that they have a strong advantage over Brisbane. But Popovic’s pre-match address will make no allusions to the hat-trick of wins or league positions. All of that can now be put to the side. There are 90 minutes to keep the fairytale cliché going. Brisbane will head into the match brimming with confidence after a convincing display in Adelaide last week, with Popovic witnessing first hand the attacking threats the Roar possess. Containing the likes of , and will give the Wanderers the upper hand and there are no more capable hands to place that task in than one of the league’s most formidable partnerships – Nikolai Topor- Stanley and . The pair – and the safe hands of – has helped Western Sydney concede the fewest goals in the A-League this season. The Wanderers have stepped into the spotlight of Australian and seem very comfortable at the top. Courtesy of Getty Images Continued on page 4

Western Sydney Wanderers FC VS Brisbane roar FC 03 MAKE IT COUNT

has been key and goalkeeper Covic has said the aura of confidence is not to be mistaken for arrogance. “He’s given us inspiration, belief from day one,” Covic said. “He hasn’t given us any sense to doubt ourselves during

Courtesy of Getty Images this season so having someone like that who understands what a player needs to do at a professional level is so important to all of us. He has that knack that not many coaches have out there to get the players playing at 100 per cent each week as it comes, rather than getting carried away or getting ahead of themselves.” Whatever the outcome of the match, this season will be earmarked as a success. But true champions never rest on their laurels and the drive by Popa and his charges to ensure the success story continues is encouraging. Wanderers have momentum, although a final demands more than that. Regardless, the message will be simple as we continue to write Continued from page 3 with no qualms about their ability, history – more of the same, please. no fear of defeat and no trepidation It is a positive thing to hear Wanderers about Popovic’s tactics. The faith in Thanks to Mitchell Grima for players insist they run onto the field their team-mates and coaching staff contributing this article.

Founded: 2012 Premiers: 2013 Football has come home.

IAG 5077-3 148x210 Wanderers Minor Premiers.indd 1 8/04/13 4:39 PM FINAL THOUGHTS Final Thoughts ."

a nt " We’re in a position as a club that we’re very pleased to be in – t you w we’re one game away from the ."

" Everyone from the Chairman down

yer , co a ch nd c l ub – it ’ s wh is very proud as a club of what we’ve achieved so far but we want more." tion to be in a s p la t situ a

" I t ’ s a gre

" Certainly there’s a feeling amongst the club and players that they will do anything Founded: 2012 they can to achieve more."

Premiers: 2013 " We are certainly Football has come home. confident in our own abilities that WE can win." Courtesy of Getty Images

Western Sydney Wanderers FC VS Brisbane roar FC 05

IAG 5077-3 148x210 Wanderers Minor Premiers.indd 1 8/04/13 4:39 PM Share the moment.

Share your favourite football moments with Hyundai for the chance to win $10,000 to share with your grassroots club.

Upload to sharethemoment.net.au

The Promoter is Hyundai Motor Company Pty Ltd ACN 008 995 588. Competition closes at 11:59pm AEST on 16/9/13. Maximum prize value is $10,000, to be divided $5,000 to the winner and $5,000 to be donated by the Promoter to the winner’s nominated football club. Terms and conditions apply, see www.sharethemoment.net.au for details. HMCA5761 KEY MATCH-UPS KEY MATCH-UPS

Ante Covic v They have the qualities every attacker fears and every defence yearns for – authority, versatility and downright brilliance. They are the same reasons Ante Covic and Michael Theo have played every minute of the A-League season and conceded the best and third best goalkeeping records, conceding 21 and 30 goals this season respectively. Both players are commanding between the goalposts and should ensure a low scoring game. Wanderers will be confident should the match require a penalty shoot-out with Covic unbeaten from the spot this season.

Mark Bridge v Besart Berisha

Mark Bridge has started twice as many games this season as he did at Sydney last term and the striker has taken full advantage of the opportunity presented to him at Western Sydney. With 11 goals to his name, Bridge finished the regular season atop the Wanderers scoring charts and seems to have found his home. With a number of landmark goals, including the club’s first ever and a brace to seal the Premiership, he is a pivotal part of Tony Popovic’s attack. Although his record at the apex of the Nikolai Topor-Stanley v Wanderers formation is formidable, Bridge has proved most Two players with very different approaches but a similarly effective when dropping in behind the front line and carrying apt work ethic, Topor-Stanley and Franjic have proved their the ball out wide, making him a significant threat for Brisbane. stubbornness in defence this season. But while the Wanderers Love him or loathe him, there is no doubting Besart defender has succeeded with a more direct playing style and Berisha’s talent. Although quiet on the goalscoring front this remaining solid at the back, his Roar opponent has entered season by his own high standards, the Albanian has a knack the era of the box-to-box full-back. Franjic has scored two of popping up in the right place at the right time. He will important goals in the latter stages of the season, including last receive a frosty reception at Parramatta Stadium and there is no week’s winner against Adelaide and Topor-Stanley will have doubt he will be targeted by Beauchamp and Topor-Stanley. to be on his toes to stop the 25-year-old who has a knack of getting forward and delivering dangerous balls from a wide area. Thanks to Mitchell Grima for contributing this article. All Photos Courtesy of Getty Images

Official Hyundai a-league partners so many ways to shop westfield

WPANM0161_Press_SMW_275x205_R1.indd 1 2/04/13 11:01 AM An Idea was Born

An Idea

was born Courtesy of Getty Images

Football Federation local associations and clubs all Australia has thanked contributed to deciding the name, the Western Sydney colours and culture of the club. football community "The real heroes of this story for making the NRMA are the people of the Western Insurance Western Sydney football community.

Sydney Wanderers the They are the members, volunteers, Courtesy of Getty Images success story of the year supporters and local business sponsors in Australian sport. who make the club what it is today. "Many of the players and staff On April 4 2012 at the home are also from the region, including of Football NSW in Glenwood, Executive Chairman Lyall Gorman Prime Minister Julia Gillard in and Head Coach Tony Popovic who conjunction with FFA announced have led by example in creating a government funding for football in culture and set of values that truly Western Sydney which gave birth reflects this proud community. to the project to build a club. “It's a fantastic example of how FFA CEO David Gallop acclaimed sport can unite people in society from the community engagement at diverse backgrounds and build a sense the heart of the Wanderers. of belonging in a community." "On day one, the ambitious goal With community engagement at was to establish a new club 'for the its core, including schools programs people, by the people'. It's easy to and clinics, and with the incredible say, but hard to do," said Gallop. Premiers Plate winning performances "But everything that happened on the pitch, including a record stayed true to that goal. breaking 11-match winning streak, “The fan forums, the online polls the Wanderers have quickly become a and the formal engagement with focal point of Western Sydney pride.

Western Sydney Wanderers FC VS Brisbane roar FC 09 Strong enough to say ‘enough’

Australia’s leading sports organisations have come together to tackle youth binge drinking. They’ve said ‘enough’ to alcohol sponsorship. Now you and your family can watch your favourite sports without being exposed to alcohol promotion. And just like your sporting heroes, you too can have a positive influence on drinking culture. Back your judgement. Stand up for what you believe in. Be the Influence. tacklingbingedrinking.gov.au

TDAH039 210w x 297h A4 Triathlon FA.indd 1 25/02/13 12:28 PM THE Captain's Call

THE CAPTAIN'S Call As captain, NRMA Insurance Western Sydney Wanderers defender Michael Beauchamp will continue to bark the same orders to his pack like he has done throughout the club’s inaugural season.

Thefearless Beauchamp is spurred by the commitment made by all the players from the onset. “Obviously there’s an importance now because it’s a knock out stage but I don’t go about anything differently,” he said. “I still turn up to training and games the same. “You have to go into it without putting too much stress on yourself or else you will take yourself away from the game and you won’t enjoy it.” A week off from football came as relief to some of the club’s players who were able to recuperate ahead of the Finals Series schedule. “It’s a big match and it will be a spectacle,” he said. “We’ve worked hard at training this week and everyone knows their job which makes everything easier when we’re on the same page.” Looking at the realities – nerves will surface but they’re the good kind according to the central defender. “I think every player will have nerves – not ones of fear but of excitement,” Beauchamp said. “These are the games that only come around every so often. “You have to soak up the atmosphere and that’s what I plan on doing.” There’s no shying away from the good run of form that has seemed to spring from the Brisbane Roar camp in recent weeks. Their fixture against Adelaide United showed Hyundai A-League fans across the country that they’re not going to be an easy feat. Parramatta Stadium is set to stage an epic display of football finesse and Beauchamp assures his side have their eyes set on the prize as they edge closer to a Grand Final appearance the following week. “We’re going out there to win the game but they’re coming into a lot of form as well,” he said. “Everyone will have to be up to their game and the challenge. “Come that first whistle – every Courtesy of Getty Images player will be ready to battle.”

Western Sydney Wanderers FC VS Brisbane roar FC 11 TYSON TALKS TYSON TALKS Our Philosophical of the boys. It was really the moment Goalkeeper Jerrad Tyson when the scale of the club was realized offers his thoughts and the passion that existed within the for the wanderer. Wanderers family was properly witnessed. But in terms of something rewarding, Q What's been your most rewarding visiting junior football clubs in the community activity this season? build up to their seasons has been very special for me. I love seeing the passion A I've said since day one that we and excitement in the kids faces and are not successful because we are being able to inspire them to be the a team. We are successful because best they can be helps me to strive we are a community and I've felt so harder to achieve my own goals. privileged to have been heavily involved I would love nothing more then to see with so many of the amazing men, them all grow up, here in the Western women and children within it. Suburbs, and to achieve their dreams Certainly a highlight was our visit to of pulling on our Parramatta Westfield. To see thousands famous jersey. So I'll of people line up for hours and fill all certainly continue to four tiers of the main stage area to do what I can to help see us was a momentous day for a lot make that a reality. Don't forget you can follow Jerrad’s gnome Wynston the wanderer on facebook. Jerrad's got Spirit Courtesy of Getty Images

JERRAD'S got spirit

Football Federation judged by their skill, goals and flair, “It’s great to recognise our Hyundai Australia CEO David football clubs exist because they A-League nominees today and to Gallop, announced the represent their members, fans and announce we’ll be rolling out the first ever nominees for the local community,” he said. Green Card for Fairer Play Award to the ME Bank Green Card “The players are the people who grassroots clubs during the 2013 season, for Fairer Play Award. make the connection by inspiring in the spirit of a fair go for everyone.” moments on the pitch and by acts of true Here’s why OUR Jerrad The nominees are Hyundai A-League sportsmanship and community spirit.” Tyson was nominated - players Jerrad Tyson (Western Sydney “Football has an important role Jerrad has been tremendous in getting Wanderers FC), Thomas Broich to play in society as a huge number out in the community with a smile that (Brisbane Roar FC) and Leigh of our grassroots players look up to reflects a positive outlook and attitude. Broxham ( Victory FC). the stars of the Hyundai A-League, This was highlighted when The Award is designed to from their work on the pitch to he spent five and a half hours recognise, reward and support the their work in the community. with a young footballer who was most significant gestures of Fairer “While so often moments of Fairer in a terrible car accident. Play within the Hyundai A-League Play go unnoticed I am very happy This was meant to be a one hour community, both on and off the field. to announce the introduction of an visit to play FIFA 13 which turned It was established through an award that symbolises one of the into a much longer appearance. exciting new partnership between the best attributes in sport – fair play. The family said they are now Hyundai A-League and ME Bank. ME Bank CEO, Jamie McPhee, said football and Wanderers fans for life. Fans can vote for the most deserving the company was excited to be partnering An indication of how much act of fairer play and go into the draw with the FFA to recognise fair play across he is revered in the Western to win $5,000 plus a Grand Final the Hyundai A-League competition. Sydney Community for his work package that includes two game “Demonstrations of fair and unfair is summed up in quotes on his tickets, return flights, accommodation play on the football pitch resonate Facebook page surrounding posts and much more. Go to strongly with fans because it reflects our from community events. www.aleaguefairerplay.com.au to vote. desire for fairness across all walks of life. He is always willing and enthusiastic FFA CEO, David Gallop, welcomed “As a bank that was founded by towards community events and has ME Bank as a new partner to the industry super funds to provide a attended a wide variety of Soccer in Hyundai A-League and paid tribute fairer banking alternative, we believe School Clinics, FFA Drug and Alcohol to the role of Fairer Play in football. in a ‘fair go’ on the football field, in Education, AUSIP Literacy Programs, “While players are most often the community, and in banking. Season Launches and Presentations.

Western Sydney Wanderers FC VS Brisbane roar FC 13 HOW WE DID IT! HOW WE DID IT! #1BRIDGE OPENS #2 THE BRACE All Photos Courtesy of Getty Images

14 Western Sydney Wanderers FC VS Brisbane roar FC How we DID it!

An inaugural season to remember, not only for the NRMA Insurance Western Sydney Wanderers, but for all Hyundai A-League fans.

Proof hard work and determination can get you top spot and a Premiership Plate. It was a courageous effort from all involved – capped off by a stunning display for the competition’s final fixture at Newcastle’s Hunter Stadium. The Wanderers reigned supreme of the Jets in a gallant 3-nil victory – signing off an absolutely remarkable season.

#3 TITLE Fight WON! #4 Premiers' Plate Winners 2012/13

Western Sydney Wanderers FC VS Brisbane roar FC 15 TODAY’S MATCH

WESTERN SYDNEY WANDERERS FC

Full Time Score

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 mateo POLJAK ¨ ¨ 09 Dino KRESINGER ¨ ¨ 10 ¨ ¨ 11 Tarek ELRICH TODAY’S ¨ ¨ 12 Tahj MINNIECON ¨ ¨ 13 ¨ ¨ 14 -KUBI ¨ ¨ 15 Reece CAIRA ¨ ¨ 16 Rocky VISCONTE MATCH ¨ ¨ 17 ¨ ¨ 18 ¨ ¨ 19 mark BRIDGE Grab a pen to write down ¨ ¨ 20 Jerrad TYSON (GK) your own record of the game ¨ ¨ 21 ¨ ¨ 23 Jason TRIFIRO Ladder* Club P W D L F A GD PTS ¨ ¨ 23 ¨ ¨ 25 Josh BARRESI 1 Western Sydney Wanderers 27 18 3 6 41 21 20 57 ¨ ¨ 30 Carlos SALIADARRE (GK) 2 Central Coast Mariners 27 16 6 5 48 22 26 54 3 Melbourne Victory FC 27 13 5 9 48 45 3 44

LEGEND 4 Adelaide United FC 27 12 5 10 38 37 1 41 S Starting 11 B Bench 5 Brisbane Roar FC 27 10 5 12 33 29 4 35 COACH ASSISTANT COACHES 6 Glory FC 27 9 5 13 29 31 -2 32 Tony POPOVIC 7 Sydney FC 27 9 5 13 41 51 -10 32 Ron CORRY 8 Newcastle Jets FC 27 8 7 12 30 45 -15 31 9 Melbourne Heart FC 27 8 3 16 31 40 -9 27 SUBSTITUTES 10 Wellington Phoenix FC 27 7 6 14 31 49 -18 27 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

16 Western Sydney Wanderers FC VS Brisbane roar FC TODAY’S MATCH

BRISBANE ROAR FC

Full Time Score

SQUAD S B ¨ ¨ 01 michael THEO (GK) ¨ ¨ 02 matt SMITH ¨ ¨ 03 Shane STEFANUTTO ¨ ¨ 04 ¨ ¨ 05 Ivan FRANJIC ¨ ¨ 07 Besart BERISHA ¨ ¨ 08 massimo MURDOCCA ¨ ¨ 09 Stefan Nijland ¨ ¨ 10 Henrique TODAY’S ¨ ¨ 11 Ben HALLORAN ¨ ¨ 12 Julius DOE ¨ ¨ 13 ¨ ¨ 14 MATCH ¨ ¨ 15 ¨ ¨ 16 Dung-Hyun DO ¨ ¨ 17 Grab a pen to write down ¨ ¨ 18 luke BRATTAN your own record of the game ¨ ¨ 19 ¨ ¨ 20 (GK) Ladder* ¨ ¨ 21 Club P W D L F A GD PTS ¨ ¨ 22 Thomas BROICH 1 Western Sydney Wanderers 27 18 3 6 41 21 20 57 2 Central Coast Mariners 27 16 6 5 48 22 26 54 3 Melbourne Victory FC 27 13 5 9 48 45 3 44

4 Adelaide United FC 27 12 5 10 38 37 1 41 LEGEND 5 Brisbane Roar FC 27 10 5 12 33 29 4 35 S Starting 11 B Bench 6 Perth Glory FC 27 9 5 13 29 31 -2 32 COACH ASSISTANT COACHES 7 Sydney FC 27 9 5 13 41 51 -10 32 Ken STEAD 8 Newcastle Jets FC 27 8 7 12 30 45 -15 31 9 Melbourne Heart FC 27 8 3 16 31 40 -9 27 10 Wellington Phoenix FC 27 7 6 14 31 49 -18 27 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 27 Western Sydney Wanderers FC VS Brisbane roar FC 17 SINCE YOU WERE LAST HERE

SINCE YOU WERE LAST HERE

the most of it but the equaliser was a brilliant free by Cole after Dino Kresinger was taken down right in front of the goal, just outside the box. The crowd erupted as Cole’s shot flew and dipped into the corner and past the Sky Blues’ goalkeeper, . Del Piero nearly gave the Sky Blues the lead again minutes later as he took yet another crack at goal in the 73rd after being awarded a free kick. The final ten minutes saw some exciting football as the Wanderers pressed. In the last minute of extra time, a straight red card was delivered to Iacopo La Rocca after he accidentally swung his arm out after being tackled around

Courtesy of Getty Images the waist by Sydney’s . The game finished shortly after with a final score of 1-1, with neither Round 26 vs Kwabena Appiah-Kubi who started team able to claim the bragging right Sydney FC at for Hersi was outstanding and of being the best Sydney team. Parramatta Stadium Rocky Visconte made an impressive Western Sydney Wanderers FC 1 debut for the club off the bench. (Cole 69) The NRMA Insurance Western The third instalment of the Sydney Sydney FC 1 Sydney Wanderers remained firm derby started with both teams (Del Piero 34) frontrunners to win a dream Premier’s playing end to end and fighting hard Plate in season one despite sharing the to gain the first solid possession Round 27 vs spoils in the third . to get the game truly going. Newcastle Jets FC The Wanderers’ stretched their The pace quickened and play settled at Hunter Stadium unbeaten run to eleven games in a in the eighth minute when Bridge fiery 1-1 draw with Sydney FC but flicked a great ball up to Appiah- The NRMA Insurance Western failed to stretch the record-breaking Kubi who took a run up the right but Sydney Wanderers got the fairy tale winning run past ten straight. was stopped by Sydney’s defence. ending they deserved, and the Premier’s It was a party atmosphere at Sydney fought back with Del Piero, who Plate, in the final match of the season Wanderland with 19,585 supporters delivered a cracker of a shot in the 20th with a 3-0 victory over Newcastle creating a stunning scene as the minute however Western Sydney’s Ante Jets at Hunter Sports Stadium. two Sydney teams kicked off to Covic managed to snatch it from the air. Their story is now etched as one compete for the title of Sydney’s best Possession was flicking back and forth of the greatest achievements in football team after the previous two after that, before Del Piero picked up a Australia’s sporting history – crowned derbies were split one win each. loose pass from Nikolai Topor-Stanley Premiers in their inaugural season. Coach, Tony Popovic said he and shot it across Covic into the corner in Western Sydney dominated the Newcastle was pleased with the result. the 34th minute, giving Sydney the lead. outfit, and crushed their hopes of making “We’ve actually gone a step further The Wanderers nearly made it even the finals series with an early goal in the tonight, we’re six clear now, we continue in the 38th in an exciting moment sixth minute from former Jet Mark Bridge. our unbeaten run to 11 games and we as Shinji Ono took a shot that was His well-timed volley put the Wanderers go onto next week,” Popovic said. deflected out to striker Mark Bridge. well and truly on the front foot. The match proved hard for the The ball rolled slowly across the goal He doubled his tally later on in the half, Wanderers with numerous key but there was no one there to tap it in. shrugging off young defender Connor players out of action due to injury and The pivotal moment in the game for Chapman and putting the Wanderers suspension, including Captain Michael Western Sydney was in the 56th minute in good stead before the break. Beauchamp (quad soreness), Youssouf when a red card was awarded to Sydney Rocky Visconte capped off the night Hersi (suspended) and Jerome Polenz FC’s captain, for an with a screamer from a short corner and Aaron Mooy, both injured. offensive clash with Shannon Cole, for the third in the 79th minute. “The players that came in bringing their squad down to 10 men. Almost 8,000 travelling Wanderers were fantastic,” he said. Western Sydney took a while to make supporters added an abundance of colour

18 Western Sydney Wanderers FC VS Brisbane roar FC SINCE YOU WERE LAST HERE

SINCE YOU WERE LAST HERE

and noise to the 22,518 fans who came Kwabena Appiah-Kubi, Visconte to watch the season’s final fixture. and Jason Trifiro were included in “It was a great way to finish it off the squad again after commendable today,” said Coach Tony Popovic. performances against cross-city “It was a pressure game for both teams rivals Sydney FC last Saturday. and I am extremely proud of the players. The game started with plenty of fire in

“There is an amazing belief in this the belly - Jets captain Ruben Zadkovich Courtesy of Getty Images team and the club and it shows.” showed his disdain when referee Ben Popovic said the game will go Williams called him back for a foul. down as a stand-out for the season It didn’t derail the visitors who found alongside last week’s Sydney Derby a quick and clever passage to devise performance which he rated because the opener – crafted by some former of the resilience shown by the team. Newcastle players in Tarek Elrich, “We go now into the finals with a Labinot Haliti and goal scorer Bridge. lot of belief and confidence and we Western Sydney had the majority go in as Premiers, that’s a fact – and of momentum after the goal with we go to Asia now,” he said. Newcastle failing to find their groove. “In this country, the Grand Final Elrich was on hand again to put winners are recognised as Champions Youssouf Hersi in motion, the livewire and we have to respect that. blistering down the right side and his “There was a reason why last year cross-cum-shot only inches away as Central Coast were given the automatic Birighitti scrambled across the goal line. spot and Brisbane got the half spot. A minute later and it was down Zadkovich caught the Wanderers “Around the world - you come first in the the other end with the Jets first real out in the 62nd minute and showed league and you’re a worthy champion.” sight on goal – Heskey unable to a glimpse of how he played against Popovic says that is what he capitalise off Goodwin’s pace. the club last time in Campbelltown will be telling his players. The first corner of the night went to the when he scored but his effort rolled “They still have a job to do because hosts and in the clearance - Goodwin was inches wide of Ante Covic’s goal. in this country we celebrate the fouled by Bridge just outside the box. Gary van Egmond’s faith in substitute Grand Final winners and we will do Newcastle were given a good opportunity James Virgili almost paid off when everything we can in two weeks’ time to level the score, Jesic lined up for the vibrant youngster skipped past to get ourselves into one,” he said. the free kick but drilled it into the Shannon Cole and took on Covic “It will be special for the players, tight line of Wanderers defence. with his left foot but was denied. fans and the whole club.” Coming back from the break – both Moments later, Covic was forced to This season’s Youth captain Yianni sides lacked the intensity that bubbled dive to his right and smother a brilliant Perkatis started for the Wanderers, through the first 45 minutes, but Western opportunity from Caravella who was replacing Aaron Mooy who was Sydney still looked the goods as they working tirelessly for the Jets. still unavailable for selection. moved the ball around the pitch. With more time on the ball going the way to Newcastle – another chance went begging for the hosts. managed to glide past Nikolai Topor-Stanley and his stellar shot had Covic beaten but it hit the woodwork in the 71st minute. With a brace already, Bridge came close to finding his third - a thunderous strike sailed over Birighitti’s bar in the 76th minute. A last ditch effort from Bridge, made possible by Birighitti coming way off his line to make a clearance, was the evening’s last chance but somehow the goal poacher couldn’t find the back of the net. Newcastle Jets FC 0 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 3 Courtesy of Getty Images (Bridge 6, 33, Visconte 79)

Western Sydney Wanderers FC VS Brisbane roar FC 19 SPOT THE DIFFERENCE

SPOT THE DIFFERENCE

Can you Spot the five differences between these two photos of Jason Trifiro? Courtesy of Getty Images

need sports tape?

Victor SportS are a proud partner of the WeStern Sydney WandererS fc

For more info: Call Andrew Shenker on 0418 311 162 or email [email protected] Sports Tape and Rehab Club Specials Equipment Specialists Available NOW

P: 02 92110033 Fax: 1800 650 711 E: [email protected] www.victor-sports.com

1023_Victor_WSW_Advert.indd 1 4/04/13 12:25 PM Our Opponents Run

Our Opponents Run

Elimination Final custodian . Adelaide United FC VS The shot took a last-second Brisbane Roar FC at ricochet of United defender Cassio, Hindmarsh Stadium but was always on target and thus officially awarded to Brattan.

Brisbane Roar kept alive their hopes Brisbane continued to press and Courtesy of Getty Images of an unprecedented A-League three- the pressure tolled on Adelaide peat with a convincing 2-1 elimination with Jeronimo losing his cool and final win over Adelaide United at copping a yellow card for showing Hindmarsh Stadium on Sunday. dissent at referee Chris Beath. The Roar showcased why they have Everything was going the Roar's been a finals force in recent seasons way until dangerman Broich hobbled by bossing the contest from the off after sustaining an injury to his left outset against a thoroughly outclassed Achilles while attempting to challenge Reds outfit, who failed to fire any Jeronimo, which saw the Brisbane meaningful shots until the very death skipper subbed off at half-time. when they suddenly came alive. Against the flow, the Reds almost A magnificent Luke Brattan equalised in the 43rd minute when goal was just reward for the visitors' Vidosic came agonisingly close to extended front-third dominance sliding in for goal from close range. brace when he beat Galekovic only before Ivan Franjic appeared to seal The Roar kept surging and were to watch his effort roll across the face it moments before half-time. rewarded in the shadow of half-time and centimetres wide of the post. Dario Vidosic goaled at the when defender Franjic made it 2-0 Galekovic did well to keep out a death as United streamed forward in injury time, when he beat Cassio Stefan Nijland free kick on 80 minutes, regularly but the Roar held their and guided the ball into the corner while Vidosic did his best to rally the nerve and deserved their victory. from a flat Mitchell Nichols cross. Reds, with some superb playmaking and The home side started nervously, With their season on the line, the hosts a team-lifting goal in the 88th minute with firing a shot five showed renewed life after the interval when he smashed one past Theo. minutes in which, embarrassingly, almost with the injection of Fabio Ferreira, who 's 90th minute hit forced cleared the top tier, while Marcelo providing some energy and liveliness. Theo into a desperate save as the Reds Carrusca's wayward effort 10 minutes Two close calls went begging for attacked with desperate intent in injury later was only marginally lower. Djite and Jeronimo early in the second time, Brisbane under immense pressure Less than a minute later, half and another Jeronimo opportunity virtually for the first time all evening. - well held by Jade North - went on a in the 58th minute was denied by Adelaide United FC 1 (Vidosic 88) promising solo run but when it mattered, some outstanding Roar defence. Brisbane Roar FC 2 he couldn't get a clean enough piece of it. Brattan had a chance to notch a (Brattan 27, Franjic 45) United perked up momentarily and almost stole the early lead in the 25th minute when a Dario Vidosic curler wobbled out of Brisbane goalkeeper Michael Theo's mitts and into the path of Jeronimo Neumann and Djite, who both did their best to scramble one past the clutches of Theo. Courtesy of Getty Images Roar captain Thomas Broich always looked a threat on the dead ball as Brisbane racked up the first six corners of the contest, their efforts finally rewarded when Brattan scored one of the goals of the season in the 27th minute. The masterful set piece saw Broich swung the corner well away from goal where Brattan, wide open, had a full-volleyed Paul Scholes-like ping from just outside the penalty box, which was too good for Reds

Western Sydney Wanderers FC VS Brisbane roar FC 21 A collection of beautiful tiles from around the world Tiles of the highest quality and at the forefront of fashion

www.dilorenzo.net.au

Hydraulic Distributors For custom design, engineering and system installation. • Power Packs • Pumps • Motors • Valves • Cylinders • Hose & Fittings • Oil • Filters • Gauges • PTO’s • Hoists From concept to commissioning to after sales service. CALL HYDRAULIC DISTRIBUTORS NOW.

www.hydraulicdistributors.com.au 27 Altair Place, Penrith T: 02 4721 5544 An Australian Owned Company Show 'em servet

Show Courtesy of Getty Images 'em SERVET

An off-season club I have signed to,” she said. “I am following via family, wasn’t an option for “Everything is taken care of, and I friends, social media and I am talented W-League have had a smooth transition to life and so happy to be part of it. Servet Uzunlar. football here in South Korea.” “I am so jealous that I can’t be A good attitude and will to succeed spurs there for the Finals Series!” The 24-year-old packed her bags and on Uzunlar – the Matilda out to gain as set off to South Korea to play in the much football experience as possible. K-League competition for Chungbuk With the women’s game having Sportstoto FC after finishing up with the evolved in recent years – the determined Hydraulic Western Sydney Wanderers this season. Australian has great admiration “I think it’s important to play for the Japanese national side. Distributors abroad and expose yourself to different “It is no longer the fitness and strongest styles of football,” Uzunlar said. dominating the game,” said Uzunlar. For custom design, engineering “I think the most important “Technically you must be able and system installation. thing is being in season and playing to play, along with those attributes, regular games all year round. in order to be competitive.” • Power Packs • Pumps • Motors “Unfortunately our league in The focus for Uzunlar is a commitment • Valves • Cylinders • Hose & Fittings Australia is only three months long so to competing to be the best and • Oil • Filters • Gauges • PTO’s • Hoists it’s essential to be getting regular games push boundaries in hopes of being for the other nine months of the year.” selected for upcoming International From concept to commissioning to after sales Despite Asia's uncharted waters fixtures with the Matildas. service. CALL HYDRAULIC DISTRIBUTORS NOW. for our female footballers - the She’s committed to be defender commends Chungbuk roaring for Western Sydney next Sportstoto and their set-up. season and has turned into a It’s a bold statement considering Wanderers fan whilst abroad. Uzunlar has also played in places “A big shout out to the club and the like the United States, Canada boys on their achievements,” she said. and Denmark in previous years “I have love for the Wanderers during the W-League breaks. and I share it around – even though “I have to say that my club here has they’re struggling to understand www.hydraulicdistributors.com.au been the most supportive and professional what I am talking about. 27 Altair Place, Penrith T: 02 4721 5544 An Australian Owned Company Western Sydney Wanderers FC VS Brisbane roar FC 23 Caption This Photo

CAPTION THIS PHOTO

Congratulations to Matt Barton for the winning caption (below), from the last edition of the Wanderer. Courtesy of Getty Images For your chance to WIN a Western Sydney Wanderers FC Merchandise Pack, caption this photo of Mark Bridge and Tarek Elrich. Email The Wanderer at [email protected], include your full name and mobile number. Entries close 19th April 2013.

"I AM THE MASTER CHEF" Courtesy of Eric Berry

“Bring us your cargo, we’ll bring you the world” Manchester United Premier Cup | Pacific Finals

MANCHESTER UNITED PREMIER CUP 2013 PACIFIC FINALS

“Bring us your cargo, Two of the World’s into one of the largest and best Park to see eight of the Pacific’s best greatest football teams, known football events of its kind. U15’s teams compete for the right we’ll bring you the world” the Western Sydney Manchester United and Nike are to represent the region at the Global Wanderers FC, and passionate about the beautiful game Finals in the UK later this year. Manchester United, come so they decided to partner up and get The competition starts at 9.30am together with Nike to involved with the MUPC in 2003. In Saturday 27th April, culminating with the present the Manchester 2012 Western Sydney Wanderers became Final on Sunday 28th April at 11.45am. United Premier Cup Pacific part of this prestigious competition. Your favourite Wanderers players Finals, the weekend Over one million players have will be making appearances over the of 27-28th April. taken part, with over 9,000 teams weekend, so make sure you come from more than 43 countries down and join in all the activities. MUPC started out as a regional competing up until last year. Be sure to follow our Facebook and tournament in 1993 and has grown Come along to Blacktown Football pages for regular updates.

These are the eight teams that EST ADELAID have qualified through their W SOCCER CLUB E regional tournaments to participate in the pacific finals:

Western Sydney Wanderers FC VS Brisbane roar FC 25 CatalogueFree CD

www.modelshipyard.com.au postal address: po box 150, blaxland, nsW, australia, 2774

We offer a personalised service and stock a World class range of: > static display kits > tools > fittings > timbers > plans > instructional dvds > books - modelling and maritime History

secure on-line sHopping and WorldWide sHipping visit our Website for a free doWnloadable catalogue pHone: 02 4739 3899

AmAti • Corel • mAmoli • mAntuA • euromodel • modellers shipyArd

1/2 Page Ad 0413.indd 1 2/04/13 2:33 PM REGISTER YOUR INTEREST FOR SEASON 2012/13 Membership The benefits of becoming a Western Sydney Wanderers FC Member includes: • Priority booking for the Hyundai A-League Finals Series matches • Entry into the Football Family (including priority access to Qantas Socceroos Tickets - email address required) • Priority option to purchase tickets to player presentation nights • Minimum 10% discount on additional match day tickets • Free public transport available to and from Parramatta Stadium with your members ticket • A guaranteed seat at all Wanderers FC home matches Go to wswanderersfc.com.au and click on Membership

SEE YOU AT WANDERLAND Go to wswanderersfc.com.au CatalogueFree CD Bryson Anderson Memorial GALA DAY

www.modelshipyard.com.au postal address: po box 150, blaxland, nsW, australia, 2774 Courtesy of Peter Muhlbock/Special OlympicsCourtesy of Peter We offer a personalised service and stock a World class range of: > static display kits > tools > fittings > timbers > plans > instructional dvds > books - modelling and maritime History secure on-line sHopping and WorldWide sHipping visit our Website for a free doWnloadable catalogue pHone: 02 4739 3899 Bryson Anderson AmAti • Corel • mAmoli • mAntuA • euromodel • modellers shipyArd

1/2 Page Ad 0413.indd 1 2/04/13 2:33 PM Memorial GALA DAY Whilst the inaugural between his Memorial Fund and “John Wakefield and Frank Behl Bryson Anderson Special Olympics NSW. (Blue Mountains – Nepean Special Memorial Football Gala “From the day - $11,000 had been Olympics), Terry Malecki (Nepean Day was a great success raised but more funds were donated Referees) and Linda Cerone (Nepean on several fronts – the and accepted after Saturday.” SFA) all played important roles as well. appreciation that was There were 15 teams from all “I am forever thankful to the expressed by the family over Western Sydney who made Law Enforcement Torch Run. for the event was the trip to hallowed turf at Colo. “What a team effort!” felt by all involved. The NSW Police and RAAF Celebrity Paschalidis has organised to game was a particular highlight. keep the donation portal open Held the day after the NRMA Western Bryson’s sons Darcy and Cain, over the next few weeks. Sydney Wanderers won the Hyundai who play at Colo SFC, led the teams To make a tax deductible donation A-League Premier’s Plate for this season out and played for the Police in you can visit – www.specialolympics. – the Gala was organised to honour the first half – it finished 3-all. com.au/nsw/brysonanderson the memory of Detective Inspector The boys were clearly inspired Bryson Anderson who was killed in the by attending Socceroos training line of duty in December last year. camp in the lead up to the game “He was passionate about the against Oman last month. community and very supportive Goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer is a of us,” said Andy Paschalidis from former Colo junior and spent some Special Olympics Australia. time with them after training. “The day before he died – Bryson He also was kind enough to was involved in the Special Olympics donate a fully signed Socceroos jersey Law Enforcement Torch Run. from the World Cup qualifier. “Around 4,000 Police donate a “The work by Jamie Grasso few dollars a month from their pay to and his team at Colo SFC was help support the Special Olympics. first class,” Paschalidis said. “The aim of the event we held “It was the difference between Courtesy of Peter Muhlbock/Special OlympicsCourtesy of Peter was to raise money and split it a good and great event.

Western Sydney Wanderers FC VS Brisbane roar FC 27 Call 1300 MY TEAM for a GAP FREE check up, clean and xrays @ Bella Vista Aaron Mooy or Sydney City and your chance to WIN a 120i BMW Convertible!!! www.mydentalteam.com.au

BELLA VISTA SURGERY OPENING MAY 2013

it’s all about me @ my dental team!’ iG5888623AA-260313 NSW Permit Number LTPS/13/01905 Conditions apply - see website for details DO YOU WANT TO PLAY LIKE A WANDERER?

Come to the Western Sydney Wanderers FC School Holiday Clinic at a variety of locations across the region. Participants will have a great time developing their football skills in dynamic high quality technical sessions with our fully qualified and highly experienced coaches. They will also receive a Holiday Clinic jersey and an appearance from our Wanderers FC players. Times 9am – 12pm Cost 3 Days $149 | 1 Day $60 | Advanced Clinic 3 days $199 The April School Holiday Clinics will be: • Pa rramatta Stadium* • S t Marys Training Field Cook Park All Level Clinic - 15 - 17 April Advanced - 22 - 24 April *Includes a Stadium Experience Girls Advanced- 22 - 24 April • Blacktown • Macarthur Blacktown International Lynwood Park Rangers Rd Sportspark St Helens Park Beginner/Intermediate - 17 - All Level Clinic - 22 - 24 April 19 April Advanced - 17 - 19 April

The first two days will focus on skill development with the final day being a super fun World Cup.

For further details and bookings call 1300 139 938 or go to www.wswanderersfc.com.au and click on COMMUNITY.

Come and Learn to play the Wanderers Way! KICKING BACK AFTER SCHOOL

KICKING BACK AFTER SCHOOL Courtesy of Quarrie Sports Photography

The partnership between “It was amazing to see the Mamre Public School whose rendition Western Sydney impact the Wanderers have had on of RBB songs were both passionate and Wanderers and the the community,” Thorne said. fantastically choreographed and were a Active After School “It sent shivers up my spine when great way to cap off a wonderful day. Care Program is to the kids suddenly started singing. There were plenty of exciting help to develop the “This is what community moments throughout the afternoon and amount of football engagement is all about.” it was a pleasure to involve so many being played in Western It was an action-packed afternoon different people in one community event. Sydney after school for all involved with the biggest “All players learnt about what it care Centres (AASC). highlight coming when the students means to be a Wanderer,” said Thorne. participating spontaneously shouted “That we are disciplined, we always Western Sydney will run a gala ‘Who do you sing for?’ in unison. try our best, we treat others with day style format for all the AASC Special mention has to be given to respect and we keep fit and healthy.” who opt in for the experience. “Our aim is to develop the amount of people who love the game and get kids active and leading healthy happy lives,” said Community Pathway and Football Development Manager Tim Thorne. To be eligible all of these centres must be running a football Active After School Care Program. The program is run on the last Friday of every term. Attending the inaugural event was Van Marinos from AASC, Ed Husic (Federal Member for Chifley) and Vito Basile (FFA National Participation Manager). The inaugural event on Friday April 5 included over 300 students Courtesy of Quarrie Sports Photography from all around Western Sydney.

Western Sydney Wanderers FC VS Brisbane roar FC 29 Western Sydney Wanderers FC Partners

Western Sydney Wanderers FC Partners

Naming Rights & Major Partner

Major partners

Western Sydney Wanderers FC Corporate Partners

Western Sydney Wanderers FC BUSINESS Partners

Westfield W-League Team partner National Youth League Team partner

30 Western Sydney Wanderers FC VS Brisbane roar FC Rod Allen | 1967-2013 ROD ALLEN 1967 - 2013

Great sadness We've said Following a long and distinguished goodbye to Rod Allen, career as a journalist with both at News who passed away over Limited and Fairfax newspapers, which THE Easter long weekend included the position as the Managing in a tragic accident Editor of Sport for The Sydney Morning on Cockatoo Island. Herald from 2003-2008, Rod joined FFA as a consultant in late 2009 and Late last year, Rod took on the role as the in January 2010 was promoted to the Media Manager for the Western Sydney position of Head of Media Relations. Wanderers and he was present at Hunter Rod was a media officer with the Stadium to see them take out the Hyundai QANTAS Socceroos at the 2010 FIFA A-League 2012/13 Premiers Plate. World Cup in South Africa and was "Football lost a great friend," also a prominent figure during the said Wanderers Executive final ten months of Australia's bid to Chairman Lyall Gorman. host the 2022 FIFA World Cup. "We have lost a truly wonderful In 2011 Rod left FFA to pursue his man, an incredible contributor to media consultancy business "Rocket our club and football for many, many Media" which included a role with years and more importantly one of Olympic Committee our family and a great friend. (AOC) at the 2012 London Olympic "On this day of immense shock Games as the Manager of the AOC's and sadness, we remember Rod's office in the main press centre . wonderful warm nature. Rod is survived by his wife Laila. “Our last time together was in the Thanks Rocket – we’ve got your cap car park at Newcastle on Friday night in the office when you need it next! where we shared a drink and celebrated a wonderful night in our club’s history after winning the Premiers Plate. "I am not sure that in the nine years I have known Rod that I have ever seen him happier or prouder when it came to football." Football Federation Australia CEO David Gallop paid tribute to Rod for his contribution to football, sport and media in Australia. "Rod had a remarkable career in sports journalism and more recently sports administration and was regarded as an extremely professional and well-respected journalist, editor and media manager," said Gallop. "His no-nonsense approach to the task at hand was his trademark and many who dealt with him appreciated this dedication to getting the story, hitting deadline or managing an issue.

Western Sydney Wanderers FC VS Brisbane roar FC 31 SILENCE THE ROAR.

NIK0486_WSW_A4_PROGRAMME AD_FA.indd 1 8/04/13 6:00 PM