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05 From the PRESENTER... at an end, The Wanderer sees which of our Lucy Zelic on what makes the Wanderers great players could make it to the Asian Cup 07 News AND VIEWS 27 tAKE FIVE WITH ... Tonight’s match at a glance with on this takes some time day, score wrap-ups and more out with The Wanderer 08 rAce for the Championship 29 the Next Crop of Stars Tonight’s match may go some way to deciding With a strong contingent of youth players the premiership but it could also land the coming through the ranks, read about who first blow in the race to the championship you’ll be cheering on in future years 13 coaches to watch 35 Spot the Difference and Can you spot the five differences this week? 15 champions League: The Next Frontier 36 # WanderTweet Qualification for the AFC Champions League means Thanks for your tweets! more than just a few extra games each season 18 Legends of the West: Jim Fraser The views in this publication are not necessarily the has had a lasting impact views of the NRMA Insurance Western Wanderers on Australian . From World Cup FC. Material in this publication is copyrighted and may qualification to coaching our current heroes only be reproduced with the written permission of the NRMA Insurance Western Sydney Wanderers FC. All 20 to day's Match photography courtesy of Getty Images, George Suresh, Brought to you by Amart Sports Steve Christo, Quarrie Sports Photography, Les Shorrock and collections at Deakin University Library, 23 Asian Cup Hopefuls Roy Hay. With the Westfield W-League season almost

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05 FROM THE PRESENTER... After seventeen rounds of football, it’s easy to see why this has been our biggest and best season of the Hyundai A-League.

ur Round 1 attendances alone eclipsed As a child some of my fondest memories of those of both rugby league and union, football stem from the former Owe retained our marquee signings, continue where the passion and support was contagious. to lure impressive talent back to Australian soil Walking into Pirtek Stadium that fateful day I felt and the quality of football has improved. that nostalgia and was reminded all over again why Since the league’s inception in 2005 we’ve I love this game. It was because of you – the fans. witnessed its fair share of ups and downs but I truly At the last Wanderers player appearance day I was believe it reached one of its highest points when given the opportunity to chat with many of you about the Wanderers were introduced to the competition. why you love this club so much. The overall response After achieving unprecedented success last season, was that it felt like a second family and a home away the 2013/14 campaign has seen them continue from home. You have all created this culture that their chase for the title in what has been another binds the very fabric of what makes this club great thrilling ride for the club and its supporters. and I couldn’t be more proud to sing with you. My very first Wanderers home game experience Go Wanderers! came at a time when the team was tipped at 50/1 to win the league in 2012. What impressed the most was not just the vision that Tony Popovic had for Lucy Zelic his playing group but also the atmosphere and the Football Presenter show that the fans put on for the full 90 minutes. SBS

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Call one of our Private Account Managers on 1800 737 737 (Option 3) 07 NEWS & VIEWS ROUND On this day... WRAP-UP Courtesy of Andrew Howe @AndyHowe_statto Hyundai A-League n February 7, 2007 commenced its 2008 Olympics Round 16 Sun 26 Jan qualifying campaign with an 11-0 hammering of Chinese with Pirtek Stadium ONikolai Topor-Stanley scoring twice in this match. After a three stage Western Sydney Wanderers 3 qualification process the U23 team successfully reached the Olympic (Santalab 29, Mooy 34, Bridge 70) Games with , Adam D'Apuzzo, and Glory 1 Topor-Stanley each taking part in the 14-match qualifying campaign. A (Smeltz 56) draw with followed by one-goal losses to eventual Champions (featuring Lionel Messi) and the Ivory Coast meant Australia failed to get past the group stage at the 2008 Olympics; Round 17 Sat 1 Feb nevertheless it was a valuable experience for the Olyroo squad. Hunter Stadium Newcastle Jets 2 (Taggart 26, 90) Western Sydney Wanderers 2 WANDERERS (Mooy 45, Beauchamp 65) WINNING PERCENTAGE AGAINST Westfield W-League Round 10 Fri 24 Jan Suncorp Stadium BRISBANE ROAR Brisbane Roar 3 (Crummer 19, NO OTHER HYUNDAI A-LEAGUE CLUB Raso 31, Butt 82) Western Sydney Wanderers 2 (Gordon 8, Carney 45+2)

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Race for the Championship

Story by Matt Dorman @Matt11Dorman

WANDERERS FC VS BRISBANE ROAR 09 Winning the premiership at the first attempt is worthy of all the superlatives bestowed upon NRMA Insurance Western Sydney Wanderers last season. Only an opponent more desperate for Grand Final glory than any other prevented further silverware. But every great narrative needs a complication, lest its payoff be anything but sweet.

risbane Roar wilted in two preliminary finals and a premiership chance before graduating Bto greatness. Central Coast Mariners did it even tougher, losing three deciders by a goal or less. Now the Wanderers have their reason for redemption. So today sets the platform for a thrilling run- in to the 2013/14 Hyundai A-League Grand Final with the first versus second battle a potential preview for the show piece in May. With a trophy per season conversion rate to maintain, it doesn’t require Tony Popovic to publicly state the championship is where his gaze is fixed. Despite ’s campaigning for the regular season title to be recognised as the ultimate achievement it was his own reactions that illustrated the emotional high finally reached last year. Arnold himself said it best: “Our fairytale has been achieved.” For Wanderers fans harbouring lingering feelings of despair, the former Central Coast boss’ words should offer hope in knowledge the best is yet to come. Can it be expected this season? Last weekend’s 2-2 draw away to Newcastle Jets, having led up to the 88th minute, was in keeping with any troubles to date. No deep wounds inflicted, just mild headaches. Hyundai A-League history confirms it could be far worse for the Premiers than owning second place after 17 rounds. The Beauchamp/Topor-Stanley/Spiranovic question may have been at least momentarily settled with

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the latter’s successful move to midfield. Regardless, options abound from back to front. For Popovic it’s about timing those choices. Any doubts over his precision in doing so would be unfounded. The decisions, of course, are informed in part by the fast-approaching AFC Champions League – a prestigious opportunity. Brisbane Roar would consider themselves in pole position. When it comes to winning Grand Finals the league-leaders can claim superior know-how to their nearest competitors. A dozen wins from their 17 matches, each more important than the last, tied to a stats sheet of most goals scored and fewest conceded all contribute to early favouritism for a third championship in four years but as Wanderers fans will know, a large lead in the regular season does not necessarily translate to ultimate victory. Last Sunday’s result meant plenty in terms of the championship race; coupled with ’s stunning arrival back in Round 5, it means Brisbane are two from two over the reigning champions. Shadowed by Western Sydney’s dominance of Roar in 2012/13 was the orange men’s record of one draw and two losses to their rivals in yellow. A combined three and zip against that vintage’s top two this time around suggest Mike Mulvey’s men are back to doing it when it matters most – a necessary art in finals football. There is frankly little cause to doubt them as championship material, save for the

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SEE YOU AT WANDERLAND Visit wswanderersfc.com.au Follow us @wswanderersfc 11 potential of their closest competitors. Tonight’s test at Pirtek Stadium is not a new one; it is however, one needing to be conquered for the Wanderers. Victory can prevent further clear space for Brisbane but importantly will deal a mental blow for future meetings if they are to meet in the decider. Any talk of the race for the championship cannot be complete without mentioning the reigning champions. An efficient machine with its cogs turning ever closer to full capacity. Graham Arnold has gone, but so too have the fears his loss would cause irreparable damage. His becalmed successor , though, must heal two heavy blows landed upon his squad on transfer deadline day. Despite being at opposite ends of both the pitch and career spectrum, the departures of talented defender and veteran forward Daniel McBreen from are in equally damaging terms. Removing two key players in January would cripple the championship hopes of many clubs but the Mariners’ regenerative powers are above and beyond most. Moss has already moved to replenish. A sooner sale of Sainsbury might have resulted in the promotion of a youngster to replace the 22-year-old but, coupled with the sale of the vastly-experienced McBreen, the Central Coast boss has welcomed the assured presence of Eddy Bosnar, 33, to his squad. But years are one thing; goals are another – and now one of , Mitch Duke or Bernie Ibini must spearhead the charge as McBreen’s league-high 17 goals did last term. South Korean Kim Seung-yong has been acquired to help. Obstacles abound, but when have they not for the Gosford based outfit? The knock-out nature of the finals series of course means the championship race is not limited to three. The trio of coaches will certainly argue that point. Nonetheless Brisbane Roar, Western Sydney Wanderers and Central Coast Mariners are best placed to contest it. The narrative is now.

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Champions League: The Next Frontier Story by Chad Bennett @ChadZZBennett

A win tonight against the ladder-leading Brisbane Roar could shift the momentum in the Premiership race but it might also have long-term implications for NRMA Insurance Western Sydney Wanderers.

hen the Wanderers headed north to face the Roar back in Round 7 they did so off the back of four straightW wins and an unbeaten start to the season. Brisbane's 3-1 win that night might not have dramatically reshaped the complexion of the competition - both teams have occupied the top two positions for virtually the entire season - but Mike Mulvey's men haven't looked back since and enter tonight's Round 18 clash with a seven-point lead atop the Hyundai A-League ladder.

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With nine matches remaining in the season When the Wanderers host K-League Classic proper there are myriad reasons why three powerhouse Ulsan Hyundai, who sit second on points are crucial for the Wanderers. their domestic table, at on Cutting Brisbane's lead to a mere four points is 26 February the club gets the chance to test itself non-negotiable if the Red and Black are to stage a against one of the strongest teams in Asia. late-season charge at a second-straight Premiership. Similarly Western Sydney's other Group It would also deliver a not-so-subtle reminder H opponents, Chinese outfit Guizhou Renhe to a Brisbane side that have, rather prematurely, and Japanese club , also been compared to 's all- sit in the top four of the Chinese Super conquering Roar sides of past seasons that League and J-League respectively. silverware is not won mid-season. So it goes without saying that qualification While much has been made of Brisbane's into the tournament's knockout phase come-from-behind mentality - last Sunday's would make a firm statement across the 2-1 win over Central Coast was the sixth time entire Asian Football Confederation. they've won after trailing - they can be vulnerable And from the pre-season tour of and at times during the match and the Wanderers to the rescheduled Round 19 fixture against have the capability to capitalise on that. Victory, everything from the club indicates But a cursory look below Western Sydney that Tony Popovic is treating this competition seriously. on the ladder highlights another matter of While the likes of and Central Coast pressing importance for the Red and Black. have experienced temporary success in the AFC With perennially challenging Mariners just Champions League, no Hyundai A-League club has three points behind in third, a win tonight is truly become a long-term fixture in this competition. simply vital to shore up a top-two finish. Sparsely-filled stadiums and inconsistent In the eight-year history of the Hyundai A-League performances on the field have been a no team has gone on to win the Championship after hallmark of Australian clubs' participation. finishing the season outside the top two and the A sold-out, pulsating Parramatta Stadium and benefits of sealing a finals double-chance is obvious. strong performances on the pitch will show the But a top-two spot would seal something else: a considerable Asian audience that Western Sydney second-straight AFC Champions League appearance. are not like any other Hyundai A-League club. We're just a little over two weeks out from Already Western Sydney has been placed on the Western Sydney Wanderers' debut into Asia's premier Asian football map. Thanks to the unquestionable competition and the club stands on the precipice of success of during his time at the club a significant opportunity both on and off the field. indications are that this could lead to more of Asia's finest footballers heading to the west in the future. Consistent participation in the AFC Champions League will only serve to further enhance the club's reputation as a truly top-draw footballing destination and corporate interest from across the continent will inevitably follow. So while the current Hyundai A-League campaign is of paramount importance tonight it is about more than just the 90 minutes. A win, and the increased likelihood of a top-two finish, could solidify Western Sydney's position as a footballing giant, both in Australia and abroad.

WSWANDERERSFC.COM.AU 18 PAST LEGEND JIM FRASER Story by Roy Hay Australia has had some wonderful goalkeepers over the years from George Cartwright and Jimmy McNabb who began the tradition in the 1920s and 1930s to who holds the Socceroo position today.

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t is arguable that over his long career that Jim Fraser and got the credit for the goals, Fraser’s has had as much influence on the game as any of them. patience, skill and positioning ensured no further goals I He helped Australia qualify for the World Cup against and so the final place at the World cup had to for the first time in 1974, played at the top level be decided by a third match in Hong Kong. Everyone for Budapest St George in its glory days in the knows about ’s 70th minute thunderbolt 1970s and in recent years has coached many of but fewer appreciate the unflappable keeper’s the top keepers in the land at his International performance. thought it was the best Goalkeepers’ Academy – a Wanderers Partner. goalkeeping performance he had ever seen. So Australia Born in 1948 in Sydney, his dad was an ice hockey was all set for the trip of a lifetime to West . goaltender but young Jim made his game football. Unfortunately Jimmy Fraser found he could not He started at Polonia and his talent was recognised abandon his security dog business and had to pull out early as he was selected as a member of the Australian of the squad, handing his place back to . World Cup squad for the qualifiers in 1969 behind Jimmy Fraser amassed 10 caps for Australia and the incumbent . Fraser went to St George represented against several visiting in 1970 where he broke his wrist and spent some teams and in interstate matches. When he hung up his time at Canterbury on loan after he recovered. boots in 1978 he began a long-running coaching career St George tried a couple of other keepers but at a host of clubs and with the national and state teams, when Jack Reilly decided to return to Melbourne, eventually setting up the International Goalkeepers’ Jimmy Fraser regained his spot at St George. Academy in 2000 with the aid of a number of investors When World Cup qualification got under way and supporters including that well known soccer nut, in 1973, Ron Corry was still the number one would-be keeper and film superstar Anthony La Paglia. keeper with Reilly pressing him close. Jim Fraser’s performances for St George could not be ignored and he got his first full cap at Olympic Park in Melbourne against Bulgaria on 18 February 1973. After Australia was held to a surprise 3-3 draw by Fraser was given the number one spot against Iraq on 18 March. He kept a clean sheet as the Socceroos held out Iraq in a scoreless draw. A 6-0 thrashing of Indonesia saw Australian through the first stage, a point and goal difference ahead of Iraq. The next opponent was and Fraser once again denied the opposition as Australia ran away with a 3-0 win. The second leg in Tehran was a different story as Iran scored twice through Parviz Ghelichkhani in just over half an hour. It was backs to the wall from then on, with Fraser putting up the shutters once again. Then came home and away matches against . Both were drawn, the first scoreless, the second a fight back from a 2-0 deficit. While Branko Buljevic

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Proudly Brings you SQUAD S B ¨ ¨ 01 Goalkeeper ¨ ¨ 02 Matt SMITH Defender ¨ ¨ 03 Shane STEFANUTTO Defender ¨ ¨ 05 Midfielder ¨ ¨ 07 Forward ¨ ¨ 09 Kofi DANNING Forward ¨ ¨ 10 HENRIQUE Forward ¨ ¨ 11 Midfielder ¨ ¨ 12 Julius DOE Forward ¨ ¨ 13 Defender ¨ ¨ 14 Diogo FERREIRA Midfielder ¨ ¨ 15 James DONACHIE Defender ¨ ¨ 16 Jean Carlos SOLORZANO Forward ¨ ¨ 17 Matt McKAY Midfielder ¨ ¨ 18 Luke BRATTAN Midfielder ¨ ¨ 19 Jack HINGERT Defender ¨ ¨ 20 Goalkeeper ¨ ¨ 22 Forward ¨ ¨ 23 Forward ¨ ¨ 25 George LAMBADARIDIS Midfielder ¨ ¨ 26 Defender ¨ ¨ 27 Devante CLUT Midfielder ¨ ¨ 28 Brandon BORRELLO Forward TODAY'S MATCH ¨ ¨ 30 Ben LITFIN Midfielder Grab a pen and write down your own ¨ ¨ 34 Patrick THEODORE Forward ¨ ¨ record of the game. 35 Midfielder

Ladder* *Ladder correct at completion of Round 17 Club P W D L F A GD PTS 1 Brisbane Roar 17 12 1 4 32 15 17 37 COACH ASSISTANT COACH 2 Western Sydney Wanderers 18 8 6 4 22 18 4 30 Mike MULVEY Luciano TRANI 3 Central Coast Mariners 17 7 6 4 18 17 1 27 4 Melbourne Victory 18 6 6 6 23 28 -5 24 5 Sydney FC 17 7 1 9 23 24 -1 22 6 Adelaide United 17 5 6 6 25 24 1 21 7 Perth Glory 17 5 6 6 17 18 -1 21 SUBSTITUTES 8 Wellington Phoenix 17 5 5 7 23 21 2 20 9 Newcastle Jets 17 5 5 7 17 22 -5 20 OFF OFF OFF 10 Melbourne Heart 17 2 6 9 16 29 -13 12 LEGEND ON ON ON P Played W Wins D Draws L Losses F Goals For A Goals Against GD Goal difference PTS Points

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23 Asian Cup Hopefuls

Story by Ann Odong @AnnOdong

For two weeks in May Australia will do battle for the 2014 AFC Women’s Asian Cup in one of the toughest women’s football confederations.

oubling as 2015 World Cup Qualifiers, the defending AFC Champions are set to take on World DChampions Japan, and in Group A. While the final squad announcement is still months away several Wander Women find themselves in contention for a place on Hesterine de Reus’ 23 player roster. Emily van Egmond he number 10 made the move away from hometown club Newcastle Jets and by the start of the season Twas leading the Wanderers figuratively and literally. Van Egmond was at the heart of virtually all of the Wanderers attacks this season with her vision and passing a treat. At times van Egmond was a Wanderers island in a sea of opposition. The return of Garriock gave van Egmond licence to roam forward and while she is yet to get on the scoreboard it has resulted in an increased output of goals for the team. and the returning Collette McCallum makes van Egmond’s goal to start for the Matildas trickier still but she is a big part of the conversation.

WSWANDERERSFC.COM.AU 24 n the last 12 months the Matildas’ Miss Versatility has gone about cementing a regular starting Ispot at right back for the national team. A strong season played with her trademark strength, aggression and pace has seen Allen battle and share the spoils with the likes of and Jodie Taylor. Allen’s main competition is former Sydney FC teammate and good friend . Foord has had a lock on the right back position since 2011 but there is not much that separates the two and with Foord proving a revelation in her move up forward, Allen may finally get her chance. ack issues restricted Kennedy’s movement and match time with the Wanderers early Bin the season but upon her return she was an instant steadying presence at centre back. Without the intense physicality of , Kennedy is a ball playing central defender with good mobility and pace; a significant plus in modern day football. Kennedy will be duelling it out with the more experienced Brisbane trio Laura Alleway, and , Sydney’s Renee Rollason and teammate for a place in the heart of defence.

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While the Western Sydney Wanderers Hyundai A-League team has been grabbing the headlines with their performance and results, the current crop of youngsters coupled with Tony Popovic’s willingness to blood them in the first team can leave fans safe in the knowledge that the future is bright at Pirtek Stadium.

oxtel National Youth League players Daniel Alessi and Alusine Fofanah have both started Fmatches in the Hyundai A-League; Alessi’s debut was particularly impressive for a 16 year old, coming up against in the . Jaushua Sotirio was the first of the young crop to make his senior debut this season when he came on against the Newcastle Jets in Round 10 and made an immediate impact forcing a smart save from the opposition keeper. Mark Cindric, who scored an incredible four goals in a recent NYL match against Perth Glory, has sat on the bench for the first team but is yet to make it onto the pitch. Young Socceroos Martin Lo, Lawrence Hanna and Shayne D’Cuhna are also in the wings, continually developing and waiting for their chance to impress on the big stage. Bursting with talent these players also represent the cultural variety of Western Sydney with heritages of Vietnamese, Turkish and Indian respectively. It is the Wanderers ‘whole club’ attitude that puts the emphasis on a holistic approach to running a football club; giving talented youth the opportunity to develop to their full potential – in the long run benefiting not just the first team but Australian football in general.

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DANIEL ALESSI Alusine Fofanah he 16 year old born in Sydney made his senior oming to Australia as a refugee from Sierra Leone, the debut on 11 January 2014 against Sydney 16 year old once scored six goals in two matches while TFC. 186cm tall and weighing 78kgs, defender is Con trial at City but visa issues meant the move well on his way to becoming a future Hyundai could not be made permanent. The midfielder had sat on A-League star and will be looking forward to the bench previously before making his senior debut against more opportunities in the Red and Black. Adelaide United when he started on 19 January 2014.

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Jaushua Sotirio Mark Cindric he first of the current crop to make his debut in the nother talented attacker, the 18 year old from Hyundai A-League, the 18 year old came off the bench Sydney has yet to play for the senior team but Tagainst Newcastle Jets on 14 December 2014 and impressed hasA been given a taste having sat on the bench. A onlookers with a solid cameo performance. Born in Sydney, phenomenal goal scoring record in the Foxtel National the local lad has been making waves in the Foxtel National Youth League has Wanderers fans licking their lips in Youth League and will be a talent to watch out for. anticipation of what he may be capable of in the future. WEEKLY CLINICS BOOK IN NOW SK

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