Kate Cohen: Alessandro Del Piero's team will play more attractive football this season but questions remain whether they can win consistently
Sydney FC have some impressive names – including Alessandro Del Piero – on their teamsheet this season
Kate Cohen: Perth have struggled to replicate their peak in the NSL but there are signs that they are returning to winning ways
There has been a big change in personnel in the league's Western Australia representative over the close season
Joe Gorman: Emile Heskey is out for the start of the campaign, and Newcastle will hope they can do more than just make up the numbers
Gary van Egmond has promoted youth at the Jets but there are questions as to whether they will be able to challenge for honours this season
Kate Cohen: Ange Postecoglou has had a season to implement his ideas and if his side click they will be a formidable prospect
Australian football's biggest club side have an impressive fanbase but that brings added expectation
Joe Gorman: Harry Kewell's new club have expended plenty of effort on advertising but they remain a work in progress
Melbourne manager John Aloisi has been on an off-season spending spree
Pete Smith: The reigning champions are the self-proclaimed smallest club in the league, and that isn't necessarily a disadvantage
The champions have a reputation for consistency but with limited resources they may well struggle to retain their title
Pete Smith: Mike Mulvey's side are built on solid foundations and they could well challenge for the title again this season
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