Melbourne City sits pretty atop the A-Leagues table in both competitions as our squads gear up for a weekend of away fixtures.
While the Men’s ladder is slightly skewed with our nearest two rivals holding a game in hand, a seven-match unbeaten streak—capped by three consecutive wins—has propelled us to the summit.
Meanwhile, Michael Matricciani’s Women’s squad remains undefeated, sitting four points clear at the top as we approach the halfway point of the season.
We travel to Tarneit on Friday night to face Western United for the first time this season, a team we’re still yet to defeat since their inclusion into the competition.
On Saturday, Aurelio Vidmar’s men take to the pitch in New Zealand for their inaugural away clash against Auckland FC.
Both head coaches have now finalised their extended squads as preparations near completion.
Emilia Murray and Kiera Meyers have been added to the Women’s squad, offering further attacking options as the team looks to extend its unbeaten run.
Unfortunately, Bryleeh Henry will remain sidelined for another week as she continues her recovery from a concussion.
There’s big news coming out of the Men’s squad, with Mathew Leckie in line to make his first appearance since Round 4.
A hamstring injury has seen the City star sidelined since then, but having now fully recovered, Leckie will travel with the team to Auckland on Friday morning.
Arion Sulemani and Lawrence Wong have also been added to the extended squad with both a chance to make an impact across the ditch.
ALW Round 12 Squad
5. Taylor OTTO, 6. Leticia McKENNA, 7. Kathryn HARVEY, 8. Alexia APOSTOLAKIS, 9. Holly McNAMARA, 10. Rhianna POLLICINA, 11. Emilia MURRAY, 12. Shelby McMAHON, 13. Rebekah STOTT (C), 14. Laura HUGHES, 15. Kiera MEYERS, 16. Karly ROESTBAKKEN, 17. Mariana SPECKMAIER, 18. Leah DAVIDSON, 19. Lourdes BOSCH, 23. Melissa BARBIERI (GK), 24. Malena MIERES (GK), 27. Tyla-Jay VLAJNIC.
In: 11. Emilia MURRAY, 15. Kiera MEYERS (both promoted).
Out: Nil.
Unavailable: 20. Caitlin KARIC (hamstring), 22. Bryleeh HENRY (concussion).
ALM Round 15 Squad
1. Jamie YOUNG (GK), 2. Callum TALBOT, 6. Steven UGARKOVIC, 7. Mathew LECKIE, 13. Nathaniel ATKINSON, 16. Aziz BEHICH (C), 19. Zane SCHREIBER, 20. Arion SULEMANI, 22. Germán FERREYRA, 26. Samuel SOUPRAYEN, 27. Kai TREWIN, 33. Patrick BEACH (GK), 35. Medin MEMETI, 38. Harry POLITIDIS, 39. Emin DURAKOVIC, 41. Lawrence WONG, 42. Ben DUNBAR, 46. Ben MAZZEO, 47. Kavian RAHMANI, 50. Mikey GHOSSAINI.
In: 7. Mathew LECKIE (returns from injury), 20. Arion SULEMANI, 41. Lawrence WONG (both promoted).
Out: 36. Harry SHILLINGTON (omitted).
Unavailable: 8. Jimmy JEGGO (achilles), 10. Yonatan COHEN (knee), 15. Andrew NABBOUT (knee), 17. Max CAPUTO (leg), 21. Alessandro LOPANE (knee), 23. Marco TILIO (hamstring), 30. Andreas KUEN (hamstring), 34. Jayden NECOVSKI (knee).
