The Roar's A-League Men tips and predictions: Round 26 - the jostle for finals positions is on in earnest
Here is the way the Roar expert panel sees all the action unfolding across the final weekend of play prior to the semi-finals.
In his last game for the club, Melbourne Victory full-back Daniel Georgievski has won the Joe Marston Medal for best afield in the A-League grand final.
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Georgievski was a bustling presence at left back for Victory, competing strongly all night and pushing forward whenever possible.
But his efforts weren’t enough for Victory, who lost Sunday’s decider 4-2 on penalties after the match ended 1-1 after extra time.
The leading contenders for the prize were all Victory players, with veterans Carl Valeri and Alan Baro also stand-out performers.
Sydney FC midfielder Josh Brillante was awarded the broadcaster’s man of the match award.
A crestfallen Georgievski accepted the medal without speaking on the dais.
He joins Jacob Burns (2012) and joint-winner Iacopo La Rocca (2014) as winners of the prize in a losing team.
It was revealed three weeks ago that the Macedonia international has agreed a deal to play with wooden spooners Newcastle Jets next season.
JOE MARSTON MEDALLISTS
2017 – Daniel Georgievski (Melbourne Victory)
2016 – Isaias (Adelaide United)
2015 – Mark Milligan (Melbourne Victory)
2014 – Thomas Broich (Brisbane) and Iacopo La Rocca (Western Sydney)
2013 – Daniel McBreen (Central Coast)
2012 – Jacob Burns (Perth Glory)
2011 – Mat Ryan (Central Coast)
2010 – Simon Colosimo (Sydney)
2009 – Ton Pondeljak (Melbourne Victory)
2008 – Andrew Durante (Newcastle Jets)
2007 – Archie Thompson (Melbourne Victory)
2006 – Dwight Yorke (Sydney)
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Here is the way the Roar expert panel sees all the action unfolding across the final weekend of play prior to the semi-finals.
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