A-League. Version 6. (part 3)

Here are the last three previews. Perth, Sydney and Wellington:

PERTH GLORY

Notable Inclusions/Exceptions:
Perth have made a huge signing in the way of former Liverpool star Robbie Fowler from North Queensland Fury. He should help attract the crowds this season. Leaving the club is star midfielder Wayne Shroj to Melbourne Heart. Apart from that only Scott Bulloch and Daniel McBreen leave the club.

Key players:
In a strong looking squad the only players that stand our for me are, Robbie Fowler, the hugely influential striker labeled "God" is going to bring in the crowds and hopefully, for Perth fans, bring in the goals and wins. Also Victor Sikora and Jacob Burns are gonna be vital in those attacking posistions.

Prediction:5th. This Perth outfit is going to be hard to stop. Exspecially at home. Will be unlucky, not to get in top four, might even sneak first. But i've predicted them fifth because I have this feeling that luck wont be on there side, due to bad refereeing and possibly injuries.

SYDNEY FC

Notable Inclusions/Exceptions:
Sydney have done extremely well in the off-season in terms of signings with the impressive and proven Liam Reddy(Wellington Phoenix), Scott Jamieson(Adelaide United)and Nick Carle(Crystal Palace) all coming in to the squad. Although they have lost a lot of key players from there championship winning campaign including Slovakian Defender/Midfielder Karol Kisel who leaves to Slavia Prague in Czech Republic and Goalkeeper Clint Bolton, Defender Simon Colosimo and marquee striker John Aloisi all depart for new A-League franchise Melbourne Heart. Also Steve Corica has retired from Football.

Key Players:
Classy midfielder Nick Carle comes into an absolute quality midfield which includes Stuart Musialik, Terry McFlynn and new recruit Scott Jamieson. If Liam Reddy is in the form he was in for Wellington towards the end of last season, then Sydney have more than made up for the loss of Clint Bolton. The defence should be strong once again and Mark Bridges and Alex Brosque should be more than reliable given last seasons form.

Prediction:1st. Have done well in bringing Nick Carle back to Australia, and if they have continue last seasons form top four is almost a certainty.

WELLINGTON PHOENIX

Notable Inclusions/Exceptions:
Wellington have suffered a huge loss in Jon McKain to Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia. But with Jade North coming back from a stint overseas to reignite his championship winning centre back pairing with Andrew Durrante, they should have a reasonable replacement. Dylan Macallister(Central Coast Mariners)comes into the squad to give Chris Greenacre a target man to play off up front. Oscar Roberto Cornejo(Toto)(Nueva Chicago, Argentina)has been signed by Ricki Herbert to give the Phoenix that creative link in the attacking third.

Key Players:
Barbados international Paul Ifill will be key up front along with Leo Bertos. If these two make good attcking play, Phoenix will be a force to be reckoned with. If Jade North and Andrew Durrante can rediscover there form from there Newcastle days, and if Mark Paston plays like he did in the World Cup, Wellington may have one of the best defenses in the league, along with one of the best attacks in the league.

Prediction:2nd. Have the goods to win the league, with one of the best attacks and defenses, on paper, in the league. Also if they can continue there record of 19 games without a loss at Westpac Stadium then they are a very good chance to win it all.