Just goes to show that the top 6 this season is really quite even. Imagine if Steven Taylor hadn't hit the post point blank in Brisbane, or if we'd held out a fast finishing Perth in Wellington - we'd be knocking on Perth's door level with Sydney and Victory.
Game of fine margins at times, but at least for now the margin between us and 7th is already 10 points, and long may that gap widen!
Few crucial games coming up for us (actually massive for our season), but also a mix of teams around us playing each other, so if we can keep up this run we're definitely in with a shout for the top 4.
Next 3 rounds should have some implications for the top 6
Perth Glory (not including WSW which is on currently)
Sat 19/1/19 v Melbourne City (A)
Thu 24/1/19 v Adelaide United (H)
Sun 27/1/19 v Newcastle Jets (H)
Melbourne Victory
15/1/19 v Brisbane Roar (A)
20/1/19 v Wellington Phoenix (H)
26/1/19 v Sydney FC (H)
Sydney FC
19/1/19 v Newcastle Jets (H)
23/1/19 v Wellington Phoenix (A)
26/1/19 v Sydney FC (H)
Melbourne City
16/1/19 v Central Coast (A)
19/1/19 v Perth Glory (H)
22/1/19 v Western Sydney (H)
Wellington Phoenix
20/1/19 v Melbourne Victory (A)
23/1/19 v Sydney FC (H)
26/1/19 v Melbourne City (H)
Adelaide United
18/1/19 v Western Sydney (A)
24/1/19 v Perth Glory (A)
27/1/19 v Central Coast (H)
We've probably got the toughest stretch - 3 games in 6 days, against very good sides. Will define how far we can climb up that ladder for sure. Massive challenge, but wouldn't have it any other way. COYN!