A-League grand final player ratings

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WHO were the studs and duds of the A-League grand final? We rate the performances of every player involved in Brisbane Roar's win.

BRISBANE ROAR

Michael Theo (8) – The A-League's most successful ever player with five titles didn't have too much to do but stood up when it counted, denying Labinot Haliti in extra time with a crucial save.

Shane Stefanutto (7) – The veteran left-back was assured in defence and, as always, got forward to support Thomas Broich.

Matt Smith (8) – A skipper's performance from the English-born centre-back. Didn't give Wanderers much all afternoon and performed a brilliant last-ditch tackle to deny Youssouf Hersi in extra time.

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Jade North (8) – Was rock solid next to Smith in the heart of the Roar's defence and used his pace to nullify the threat of Brendan Santalab and Hersi.

Ivan Franjic (7) – The Socceroo showed his versatility by moving from right-back to the wing in the second half. Was tireless and spent the 120 minutes running the line with energy and enthusiasm.

Liam Miller (5) — The Irishman was battling injury after a long season and made way as the Roar chased the game. Sweet redemption for him after giving away the decisive penalty against Brisbane for Perth Glory in 2012.

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Luke Brattan (7) – Was in the wars and came out second best against the Wanderers' midfield two. Nonetheless he worked hard to break up attacks and finished his breakout year with a decent performance.

Matt McKay (7) – Not his best game but buzzed all around the field for 90 minutes to win his second A-League title with the Roar in his first year back.

Thomas Broich (9) (MOTM) – We're fast running out of superlatives for Thomas Broich, who, after winning the Joe Marston medal, has now claimed every possible accolade in Aussie football. Everything good the Roar produced came through the imperious German, who must surely be close to the competition's best ever player.

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Dimitri Petratos (5) – Looked to be suffering the effects of an ankle injury sustained in the semi-final and was largely ineffectual down the right, leading to Mike Mulvey taking him off for match winner Henrique on 69 minutes.

Berisha (8) – A typical performance from the enigmatic striker in his Roar swansong. Scored late on to send the match into extra time, was involved in fireworks with Iacopa La Rocca and had to fight back tears after the final whistle.

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Subs

Henrique (8) – Roar's own grand final good luck charm came off the bench and won a header against the much taller La Rocca in the build-up to his 108th minute winner.

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James Donachie (6) – Came off the bench to play right-back, allowing Franjic to get further forward. He didn't put a foot wrong and crossed the ball for Henrique's winner.

Steven Lustica (6) – Replaced Miller and helped keep the ball moving as Roar enjoyed the lion's share of possession in the later stages.

WESTERN SYDNEY WANDERERS

Ante Covic (6) – His only blight was failing to come out and collect Broich's cross for Berisha's goal.

Jerome Polenz (6) – Had a long afternoon down the right against rampant compatriot Broich.

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Matthew Spiranovic (8) – The Socceroos defender headed the game's opener and pulled off a brilliant last-ditch block to deny Berisha in a fine performance for the losing team.

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Nikolai Topor-Stanley (7) – His injury in the 66th minute cost the Wanderers dearly, as Tony Popovic was forced to reshuffle his formation, and the Wanderers never looked as solid at the back.

Adam D'Apuzzo (7) – The left-back enjoyed a sensational start to his 150th A-League game but petered out in the second half as the Roar took the game by the scruff of the neck.

Iacapo La Rocca (9) (MOTM) – Lived up to his name (the rock) and was game's best player in first half before being moved to the unfamiliar position of centre-back, where he was culpable for Henrique's winner. Was a deserving joint winner of the Joe Marston medal.

Mateo Poljak (7) – Controlled the first half alongside La Rocca but, like many of his teammates, had a quieter second period.

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Shinji Ono (7) – Lasted 81 minutes in his A-League swansong. Supplied the game's first goal to Spiranovic from a corner and had several classy touches without really dominating the game.

Brendan Santalab (6) – Was his usual pesky self in the first period, but toed the disciplinary line after receiving a yellow card, forcing Tony Popovic to take him off for Tomi Juric.

Youssouf Hersi (6) – Not his best performance in a Wanderers jersey but was always a willing runner down the right-hand side.

Mark Bridge (6) – Recovered miraculously from injury to line up in the grand final but never really got a sniff due to Roar's watertight defence.

Subs

Tomi Juric (5) – Came off the bench as a hold-up man for the Wanderers and very nearly got on the scoresheet but the ball just evaded him in the box.

Aaron Mooy (6) – Not a memorable performance from the departing midfielder, who struggled to match the intensity of La Rocca in the Wanderers' midfield two.

Labinot Haliti (5) — Had the Wanderers best chance of the match but shot straight at Michael Theo in extra time in an opportunity he'd dearly love to have again.

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