Newcastle Jets

Under pressure and looking for a hero, Melbourne Victory found the win they needed thanks to some sumptuous play from Juan Mata.

As far as press conferences go, Adam Griffiths' on Friday was an all-timer. But whatever the Glory coach is saying to his squad, it's working: Perth's stocks are soaring.

Alen Stajcic delivered a passionate plea following WSW's epic win in the Sydney Derby, while Melbourne City's attacking stocks are plummeting.

The Jets get the perfect start after Will Dobson collects a Dan Hall clearance to score the opening goal early

Sydney FC are top of the table and looking ominous. The same can't be said for Juan Mata's Melbourne Victory, with Arthur Diles' stocks beginning to slide.

Saturday's Kiwi Clásico had everything the A-League could hope for, while the pressure is ramping up on Alen Stajcic at the Wanderers.

Juan Mata's A-League revival might just be the story the competition needs, while a number of Socceroos veterans' stocks are sliding.

Garang Kuol, Nestory Irankunda and now Alex Badolato? Four goals in two games will do that to your A-League stocks...

Alex Badolato puts Newcastle 2-0 up against the Victory with a stunning strike from distance.

Sunday's F3 Derby produced one of the most stunning finishes in A-League history, while Ufuk Talay could already be in a bit of strife. Here's what you might have missed over the opening weekend.