I think the only one that surprises me at all is Bentleigh given their relative stature. They've never won the Victorian league but went and beat Sydney Olympic and Adelaide City, who are both former NSL champions and have both won their state leagues in recent years. With the A-League clubs it felt like it would be a real lottery given it started in pre-season and you go into most A-league games feeling that either side could win it.
I think the only one that surprises me at all is Bentleigh given their relative stature. They've never won the Victorian league but went and beat Sydney Olympic and Adelaide City, who are both former NSL champions and have both won their state leagues in recent years.