Why I like stripes (stripping 2009)

According to sources, the Mariners' new striped look is just the tip of the iceberg for a league that, thus far, has stuck to a traditional unified look across the board.

And the changes to the kits have been driven by feedback from the clubs.

For instance, Adelaide's Reds shirt will feature a red jersey with a subtle white "knitted" effect - but their new away kit will shock and delight fans by abandoning the enforced white for an all-BLACK strip.

Perth Glory will see stripes - believed to be alternating light and dark purple - on their front but plain on the back.

Sydney FC will opt for a "cleaner" look with their sky blue shirts. Like the Mariners' new away top, Sydney's home strip is expected to be mainly light blue with only some thin dark blue detailing and just a hint of orange.

And Wellington Phoenix will also go for stripes in a look similar to Hull City in the EPL, with multiple thin stripes compared to the Mariners' new look broad stripe.

Newcomers North Queensland Fury's kit will be green - but definitely NOT the green and white hoops of Fury manager Ian Ferguson's former Glasgow rivals Celtic from his time as a Rangers star.

The A-League kit sponsor is Reebok who are expected to unveil the new-look kits later in the year.