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How the A-League Men Actually Works: Cap, Marquees and the Finals Series
Photo: 2025 A-League Grand Final Melbourne City v Melbourne Victory. — Leo12780, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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How the A-League Men Actually Works: Cap, Marquees and the Finals Series

Here is a simple question: How exactly are squads built in A-League Men, and how is the league champion decided? Is it all about a ladder, predominant recruitment, and spending practices?

SESA Sport desk · 6 September 2026

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Both opening games in Cup are drawn

Both opening games in the Cup are drawn Geelong’s long running pre-season competition kicked off at Bell Park Sports Club on Friday night. The first…