For the remaining weeks of the 2024/25 A-League seasons, we will continue to shine a spotlight on standout performances across the men’s and women’s competitions, featuring Victorian-born players and those who have made their mark in NPL Victoria.
From the Isuzu UTE A-League Men to the Ninja A-League Women, Victorians are making their presence felt in Australia’s top-flight football leagues.
Isuzu UTE A-League Men
Dylan Pierias (Adelaide United)
A Keilor Park and Pascoe Vale product, Pierias played 79 minutes in Adelaide United’s 2-1 win over Newcastle Jets on February 15. He contributed 1 foul and 44 passes.
Tomislav Uskov (Macarthur FC)
Developed at Melbourne Knights, Uskov played 90 minutes in Macarthur’s 2-0 victory over Western Sydney Wanderers on February 16. He registered 1 tackle, 2 fouls, and completed 20 passes.
Matthew Leckie (Melbourne City)
A Brimbank Stallions product, Leckie played 90 minutes in Melbourne City’s 3-1 win over Perth Glory on February 15. He had 2 shots in the match, contributing to his team’s attacking efforts.
Ben Mazzeo (Melbourne City)
Mazzeo, a Box Hill United junior, played 90 minutes and registered 2 shots in City’s 3-1 win over Perth Glory on February 15.
Reno Piscopo (Melbourne Victory)
A Hume City player, Piscopo played 66 minutes in Victory’s 1-0 win over Wellington Phoenix on February 14. He had 2 shots, playing a key role in the victory.
Jordan Lauton (Western United)
The Ballarat Red Devils product played 77 minutes in Western United’s 2-1 win over Auckland City on February 15. Lauton had 2 shots, offering offensive support for his side.
Dylan Leonard (Western United)
Leonard, a Port Melbourne Sharks product, played 90 minutes in Western United’s 2-1 win over Auckland City on February 15. He completed 78 passes, contributed 1 foul, and made 1 tackle.
Ninja A-League Women
Naomi Chinnama (Perth Glory)
Chinnama, formerly of FV Emerging and South Melbourne, played 90 minutes in Perth Glory’s 1-0 win over Wellington Phoenix on February 16. She contributed 44 passes in the victory.
Sarah O'Donoghue (Perth Glory)
A product of Alamein and Heidelberg United, O'Donoghue played 72 minutes in Perth Glory’s 1-0 win over Wellington Phoenix on February 16. She registered 1 assist and 1 shot in the match.
Rhianna Pollicina (Melbourne City)
A Box Hill United NPLW 2024 player, Pollicina played 64 minutes in Melbourne City’s 2-1 win over Wellington Phoenix on February 15. She provided 1 assist and took 3 shots.
Alana Murphy (Melbourne Victory)
A Langwarrin and FV NTC product, Murphy played 90 minutes in Victory’s 3-1 win over Wellington Phoenix on February 16. She registered 1 shot and made key defensive contributions.
Julia Sardo (Western United)
Sardo, a Meadow Park and Essendon Royals NPLW product, played the full 90 minutes in Western United’s 2-1 win over Brisbane Roar on February 16. She made 4 tackles, 1 foul, and completed 26 passes.