Melbourne Victory have recruited strongly over the off-season, and Kevin Muscat has adapted to his revamped squad by adjusting their formation and system.
Melbourne Heart may have transformed into a new-look Melbourne City, but their tactics and approach will be very familiar
Phil Moss ensured solidity at the Central Coast Mariners despite the departure of Graham Arnold, and this is now his opportunity to make the side his own
Brisbane Roar will defend their A-League title in the same way they won it, with their monopolisation of possession
If Josep Gombau’s first season at Adelaide United was about revolution, this year is firmly about evolution.
Brisbane Roar are the A-League’s dominant side, but there is a way to break the relentless possession machine
The original Dual 10 system revolutionised A-League tactics, but it had clear strengths and weaknesses. Will Muscat keep with it or embrace his new signing Besart Berisha?
Adelaide United’s new technical director could prove to be one of the club’s most important ever signings
Graham Arnold’s tactical adjustments to Sydney FC’s style of play have been obvious in the side’s pre-season friendlies
In a tight, cagey Grand Final, the Wanderers took the lead through intelligent manipulation of Brisbane’s man-marking at set-pieces, but were eventually run down by the Roar’s controlled possession
First vs second play off for Championship glory.
The Wanderers are into a second consecutive Grand Final thanks to a goal and assist from Youssouf Hersi.