Brisbane Roar FC - Wellington Phoenix FC

Friday night sees Brisbane at home again against the visitors from across the Tasman. At 8pm the Postecoglou experiment will continue and watchers will be interested in whether the exciting wirlwind style will continue, and whether it will work against a well organised side like Wellington. Paul Ifill's goal last week was of a quality to indicate he is right back to his best and will play a role in this game. My tip - a score draw.

Friday, 27 August 2010 - Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane - Local kick-off: 8.00pm AEST

Referee: Chris Beath

Live and exclusive broadcast on FOX Sports 1, FS1 HD & on Sky Sports 2. Hyundai A-League club broadcast partner is 1035AM The Radio Network (Wellington). To purchase tickets visit www.ticketek.com.au http://www.ticketek.com.au

Brisbane Roar Squad: 1. Michael THEOKLITOS (gk), 2. Matt SMITH, 3. Luke DEVERE, 4. Shane STEFANUTTO, 6. Erik PAARTALU, 7. Kosta BARBAROUSES, 8. Massimo MURDOCCA, 10. HENRIQUE, 11. REINALDO, 12. Matt MUNDY, 14. Rocky VICSCONTE, 15. Matt McKAY (c), 17. Mitch NICHOLS, Andrew REDMAYNE, 22. Thomas BROICH, 23. Milan SUSAK
*one to be omitted*

In: 8. Massimo MURDOCCA (returns from injury), 12. Matt MUNDY, 14. Rocky VISCONTE (promoted); Out: 5. Ivan FRANJIC (quad strain - 1-2 weeks), 18. Luke BRATTAN (illness - 1 week); Unavailable: 9. Jean Carlo SOLORZANO (awaiting ITC)

Wellington Phoenix squad: 1. Mark PASTON (gk), 2. Manny MUSCAT, 3. Tony LOCHHEAD, 6. Tim BROWN, 7. Leo BERTOS, 8. Paul IFILL, 9. Chris GREENACRE, 10. Oscar Roberto CORNEJO, 11. DANIEL, 13. Troy HEARFIELD, 14. Mirjan PAVLOVIC, 17. Vince LIA, 18. Ben SIGMUND, 19. Danny VUKOVIC (gk), 22. Andrew DURANTE (c), 23. Dylan MACALLISTER
*one to be omitted*

In: Mirjan PAVLOVIC (promoted), Danny VUKOVIC (gk, new signing); Out: Griffin McMASTER (gk, omitted); Unavailable: Diego WALSH (knee - 3 weeks), Jade NORTH (overseas - 2 weeks), Reece CROWTHER (gk, ribs - 7 weeks)

Head-to-Head: All matches (played 9): Brisbane Roar 5 wins, Wellington Phoenix 1 win (3 draws)

North Queensland Fury FC - Adelaide United FC

Saturday evening in Townsville will be mild compared to Adelaide's recent weather but the fans are in for a treat if Frank Straka's charges can continue their carefree approach to games and Rino Coolen is able to extract some more guile into the Red's slashing counter-punching style. Tip - the more experienced Reds might just put Fury under enough sustained pressure to snatch this.

Saturday 28 August 2010 - Dairy Farmers Stadium, Townsville - Local kick-off: 5.15pm AEST

Referee: Peter Green

Live and exclusive broadcast on FOX Sports 3. Hyundai A-League club broadcast partner is Zinc 100.7 (Townsville) and ABC Digital (Adelaide). To purchase tickets visit www.ticketek.com.au http://www.ticketek.com.au

North Queensland Fury squad: 1. Justin PASFIELD (gk), 2. Jack HINGERT, 3. Brad McDONALD, 5. Mark HUGHES, 6. Ufuk TALAY (c), 7. Gareth EDDS, 8. Adam CASEY, 9. Eugene SSEPPUYA, 10. Dyron DAAL, 11. David WILLIAMS, 12. Panagiotis NIKAS, 15. Chris PAYNE, 16. Simon STOREY, 17. Osama MALIK, 18. Brett STUDMAN, 19. Isaka CERNAK, 20. Matthew HAM (gk), 21. Jason SPAGNUOLO *four to be omitted*

In: 2. Jack HINGERT (promoted), 3. Brad McDONALD (promoted), 12. Panagiotis NIKAS (promoted), 21. Jason SPAGNUOLO (promoted) ; Out: 4. Eric AKOTO (suspended - 1 week), 14. Chris GROSSMAN (suspended - 1 week); Unavailable: 13. Andre KILIAN (foot injury - 2 weeks)

Adelaide United squad: 1.Eugene GALEKOVIC (gk), 4.Iain FYFE, 5.Daniel MULLEN, 6.CASSIO, 7.Lucas PANTELIS (c), 8.Adam HUGHES, 9.Sergio VAN DIJK, 10.Marcos FLORES, 12.Paul REID, 16.Inseob SHIN, 17.Iain RAMSAY, 19.Mathew LECKIE, 20.Mark BIRIGHITTI (gk), 24.Cameron WATSON, 26.Joe KEENAN

In: Adam HUGHES (returns from suspension), Sergio VAN DIJK (returns from injury), Joe KEENAN (short term replacement); Out: Francesco MONTEROSSO (omitted), Joe COSTA (omitted), Matthew MULLEN (omitted); Unavailable: Nigel BOOGAARD (ankle - 10 weeks), Robert CORNTHWAITE (groin - 1 week), Travis DODD (groin - 5 weeks), Lloyd OWUSU (knee - indefinite), Fabian BARBIERO (ankle - 2 weeks)

Head-to-Head: All matches (played 3): North Queensland Fury 1 win, Adelaide United 1 win (1 draw)

Sydney FC - Central Coast Mariners FC

The 'commuter's nightmare' derby comes back to a more sensible Saturday evening and will pit Graham Arnold's somewhat experimental team against Sydney blunted attack. Don't expect too many goals or even much excitement but fans will get the sort of committed display from both sides that is typical of this game. The inclusion of Mark Bridge for Sydney will be a plus but losing captain Terry McFlynn to injury could be crucial. My tip - Coast by one goal.

Saturday, 28 August 2010 - Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney - Local kick-off: 7.30pm AEST

Referee: Matthew Breeze

Live and exclusive broadcast on FOX Sports 3, FS3 HD. Hyundai A-League club broadcast partner is SBS Digital 6 (Sydney) and 66.3 Coast FM (Gosford). To purchase tickets visit www.ticketek.com.au http://www.ticketek.com.au

Sydney FC squad: 1. Liam REDDY (gk), 2. Sebastian RYALL 3. Stephan KELLER, 5. Hayden FOXE, 6. Hirofumi MORIYASU, 7. Brendan GAN, 8. Stuart MUSIALIK, 10. Nick CARLE, 11. Kofi DANNING, 12. Shannon COLE, 16. Terry ANTONIS, 17. Matthew JURMAN, 19. Mark Bridge, 20. Ivan NECEVSKI (gk), 21. Scott JAMIESON, 22. Sung-Hwan BYUN, 23. Rhyan GRANT, (No. not yet allocated) Dimitri PETRATOS
*three to be omitted*

In: Mark BRIDGE (returns from injury), Terry ANTONIS (promoted), Dimitri PETRATOS (promoted) Out: Terry MCFLYNN (Hamstring - 2 weeks); Unavailable: Alex BROSQUE (Ankle - 1 week)

Central Coast Mariners squad: 1. Jess VANSTRATTAN (gk), 2 Daniel MCBREEN, 3. Joshua ROSE, 4. Pedj BOJIC, 6. Patrick ZWAANSWIJK, 7. John HUTCHINSON, 8. Rostyn GRIFFITHS, 9. Nik MRDJA, 10. Patricio PEREZ, 11. Oliver BOZANIC, 12. Matthew LEWIS, 14. Michael McGLINCHEY, 17. Chris DOIG, 18. Alex WILKINSON (c), 19. Matt SIMON, 20. Mathew RYAN (gk), 23. Adam KWASNIK
*two to be omitted*

In: 12. Matthew LEWIS (promoted); Out: 5. Brad PORTER (foot - 1 week); Unavailable: 5. Brad PORTER (foot - 1 week)

Head-to-Head: All matches (played 16): Sydney FC 8 wins, Central Coast Mariners 4 wins (4 draws)

Gold Coast United FC - Melbourne Victory FC

How both sides of this Sunday clash must strain at the leash that only 2 draws apiece puts on their table position! So this will be a thriller right through to the 90mins plus stoppage time. With Shane Smeltz looking likely to move to Turkey and therefore not included in the squad, and with Robbie Kruze starting his second game, this will come down to how the two coaches - the dour Ernie Merrick and the sometimes enigmatic Miron Bleiberg, get their teams firing! My tip - an away Victory to Melbourne by the odd goal.

Sunday, 29 August 2010 - Skilled Park, Robina - Local kick-off: 3.00pm AEST

Referee: Ben Williams

Live and exclusive broadcast on FOX Sports 3, FS3 HD. Hyundai A-League club broadcast partner is 774 ABC (Melbourne), SEN Digital. To purchase tickets visit www.ticketek.com.au http://www.ticketek.com.au

Gold Coast United Squad: 1.Glen MOSS (gk), 2.Steve PANTELIDIS, 3.Michael THWAITE, 5.ROBSON, 6.Dino DJULBIC, 7.Zenon CARAVELLA, 8.ANDERSON, 10.Jason CULINA (c), 13.Bas VAN DEN BRINK, 14.Joel PORTER, 15.Tahj MINNIECON, 16.Kristian REES, 18.James BROWN, 19.Andrew BARISIC, 20.Scott HIGGINS (gk), 21.Golgol MEBRAHTU, 22.Adama TRAORE, 24.John CURTIS, 26.Ben HALLORAN
*four to be omitted*

In: 19.Andrew BARISIC (promoted), 21.Golgol MEBRAHTU (promoted), 22.Adama TRAORE (promoted), 24.John CURTIS (return from calf injury), 26.Ben HALLORAN (promoted) Out: 9.Shane SMELTZ (overseas) Unavailable: Daniel Piorkowski (ankle injury - 4 weeks), Matt Osman (knee injury - indefinite)

Melbourne Victory squad: 1.Michael PETKOVIC (gk), 2.Kevin MUSCAT (c), 3.Mate DUGANDZIC, 5. Surat SUKHA, 6. Leigh BROXHAM, 8.Grant BREBNER, 11.Marvin ANGULO, 12.Rodrigo VARGAS, 13.Diogo FERREIRA, 14. Billy CELESKI, 15.Tom PONDELJAK, 16.Carlos HERNANDEZ, 17.Matthew FOSCHINI, 19.Evan BERGER, 20.Sebastian MATTEI (gk), 21.Robbie KRUSE, 22.Nick WARD, 23.Adrian LEIJER, 27. Geoff KELLAWAY
*four to be omitted*

In: 14.Billy CELESKI (returns from injury), 17.Matthew FOSCHINI (promoted), 22.Nick WARD (promoted), 8.Grant BREBNER (returns from soreness); Out: Nil; Unavailable: Archie THOMPSON (knee - indefinite), Matthew KEMP (knee - indefinite)

Head-to-Head: All matches (played 3): Gold Coast United 1 win, Melbourne Victory 2 wins

Melbourne Heart FC - Perth Glory FC

Sunday also has Perth Glory travelling east to take on Melbourne Heart at the Melbourne Football Stadium. Heart are struggling to live up to the hype and indeed the potential that their star-studded first 11 would suggest, and part of that is the absence of Josip Skoko and John Aloisi. Add Micheal Beauchamp to that list this week and it is a big ask even at home to get off the bottom of the table by stopping the impressive Glory outfit, even with Mile Sterjovski and Jamie Harnwell out. My tip - more sadness for now for the new side and a win to Perth. Sunday, 29 August 2010 - AAMI Park, Melbourne - Local kick-off: 5pm AEST

Referee: Kurt Ams

Live and exclusive broadcast on FOX Sports 3 and FS3 HD. Hyundai A-League club broadcast partner is 774 ABC (Melbourne), SEN Digital and 882 6PR (Perth). To purchase tickets visit www.ticketek.com.au http://www.ticketek.com.au

Melbourne Heart squad: 1. Clint BOLTON, 2. Michael MARRONE, 3. Brendan HAMILL, 4.Simon COLOSIMO, 6. Matt THOMPSON, 7. Rutger WORM, 9. Gerald SIBON, 10. Wayne SRHOJ, 11. ALEX TERRA, 12. Peter ZOIS, 17. Jason HOFFMAN, 18. Ante TOMIC, 19. Eli BABALJ, 21. Kliment TASESKI, 22. Nick KALMAR, 23. Dean HEFFERNAN, 24. Aziz BEHICH
*two to be omitted*

In. Kliment TASESKI, Ante TOMIC; Out: 5. Michael BEAUCHAMP (ankle - 2 weeks); Unavailable: 15. John ALOISI (hamstring - 1 week), 20. Josip SKOKO (hamstring - 4-5 weeks)

Perth Glory squad: 1. Tando VELAPHI, 2. Josh MITCHELL, 3. Jamie COYNE, 7. Jacob BURNS (C), 9.Robbie FOWLER, 10. Michael BAIRD, 11. Branko JELIC, 12. Scott NEVILLE, 14. Steven McGARRY, 15. Howard FONDYKE 16. Adriano PELLEGRINO, 17. Todd HOWARTH, 19. Naum SEKULOVSKI, 20. Aleks VRTESKI, 22. Anthony SKORICH, 23. ANDRIJA JUKIC
*one to be omitted*

In: Howard FONDYKE (promoted), Anthony SKORICH (promoted), Michael BAIRD (Universitatea Craiova) - subject to provisional registration; Out: Jamie HARNWELL (Calf - 2-3 weeks), Mile STERJOVSKI (ankle - 2 weeks); Unavailable: Andy TODD (knee- 1 weeks), Victor SIKORA (hip- 5 weeks), Chris COYNE (On loan - 12 weeks)

Newcastle United Jets FC -> weekend break

Tipping result from our last preview: R3 - 2/5; Tally to date: 7/15

National Youth League

The first round of the 3rd season of the National Youth League under the FFA will be held on 18 September 2010 (HAL round 7). The final will be played following Round 23 (ie. after 26/27 February, 2011).

Full NYL Draw: 2010/2011 Fixtures

"The National Youth League provides players aged between 16-20 years of age a clear pathway from youth leagues to senior level and then on to professional level. When combined with existing State-based competitions, players in the national youth league will play between 35-40 games each year. Youth Players must have a minimum time on the park if in the squad.
Please note that squads are subject to interchange once on the park, and (OA) depicts overage player (born before 1 January 1991).

Westfield W-League

The first round of the 12 rounds of the 3rd season of the Westfield W-League will be held from 6 November 2010, and the final will be played on Saturday 12 February, 2011. This will be a 7 team league after withdrawal of funding by FNSW and the resultant shock demise of Central Coast Mariners W-League team.

Full W-League Draw: 2010/2011 Fixtures

Chris Dunkerley for BOTN - 26 August, 2010