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• Peninsula Power vs Olympic FC

Peninsula Power are in transition, there’s no arguing that, so collecting a point against a quality Lions, even at AJK, is a step in the right direction. Can they make the top four? Unlikely, but their standard of football will be top four for the rest of the year. Look out.

Olympic FC kickstarted their resurgence with a thumping 4-0 over BRY. And a fully deserved one as well. And with no Danny Driver or Pasquale Da Vita. Are they on the way back from oblivion? It’s going to take more than one win.

Tight contest between two teams near the bottom of the table but playing football good enough to be further up. Too tight to call. Prediction 2-2 draw

• Moreton Bay United vs Redlands United

Moreton Bay United continue to do what they do. A solid point against GCU last time out was another reasonably significant achievement. Plenty are willing to tip them to tumble out of the top four but there isn’t any basis for that assessment.

Redlands United picked up the red card that I suggested was coming but still managed to beat Eastern Suburbs last week. They definitely aren’t out of relegation trouble and could easily see their long ball game come apart at the seams.

Moreton Bay United are clearly the better of these two teams. The run on enthusiasm as opposed to Redlands who are fuelled by an angry coach. Prediction: MBU 2-0

• Rochedale Rovers vs Brisbane Roar Youth

Rochedale Rovers are THE form team in the league and arguably second best after Gold Coast Knights. Low scoring wins, upset wins, late draws…it’s always dramatic when they take to the park. Eventually they’ll come unstuck, it’s just a matter of when.

Brisbane Roar Youth were terrible last week, constantly allowing Olympic to get around the outside of them and conceding multiple opportunities in the area. But they are better than that. Will we see A-League youngsters in the side soon?

Rochedale must be clear favourites to win this, and deservedly so, but BRY had a solid defensive record until last weekend. Tighter than expected. Prediction: 1-1 draw

• Gold Coast United vs Lions FC

Gold Coast United aren’t what they were six weeks ago but they are still good enough to challenge anyone, and that includes the reigning premiers. Top four finish needs to be wrapped up soon and this is the perfect opportunity.

Lions FC are playing solid and sometimes spectacular football but not beating Peninsula last week just isn’t good enough to meet their lofty standards. Something is not quite right, everyone can see that, but they’ll probably end up winning the Grand Final anyway.

Lions have too many stars not to think they should win every match. This looms as their most important of the year. Prediction: Lions 2-1

• Gold Coast Knights vs Brisbane City

Gold Coast Knights should have beaten Redlands in mid-week by the time you read this, stretching their lead at the top of the table. They are finally going to win the league provided games like this don’t turn into a banana skin.

Brisbane City obviously won’t have given up the top four chase but last week’s loss to Rochedale ensures they won’t make it because they are too far behind Lions. It remains to be seen if the wheels will eventually fall off when the games become meaningless. Not yet though.

Gold Coast Knights deserve to be favourites in every game now but will still have to break down that sturdy City defence. Prediction: GCK 1-0

• Eastern Suburbs vs Sunshine Coast Wanderers

Eastern Suburbs can still escape relegation, mathematically, even if they lose this game. That’s not the truth, however. If they lose this one it’s goodnight sweetheart, goodnight. The way they have been playing suggests they need a major slice of luck,

Sunshine Coast Wanderers can feel Olympic breathing down their necks. They haven’t been particularly bad but aren’t getting the results they need. All the pressure will be on them here. If they go behind it could be curtains. Unlikely.

Game of the round. Easts are terrible, we know that, so no one in their right mind can tip them. Wanderers can’t afford this to be a slip up. Prediction: SCW 2-1

Aaron Oppedisano

: Defender

Shirt Number: #5

Date of Birth: 16 May 1997

Previous Clubs: Edgeworth Eagles, Charlestown Azzurri, Broadmeadow Magic, St Albans Dinamo

Tell me about your football career, where you started and what you have achieved. Born in Sydney and my first club was Pacific Hills FC.

Achievements: NNSW Premiership (2017,2018), NNSW Championship (2019) FFA Cup R32 (2017, 2019, 2021, 2022) FFA Cup R16 (2019), NPL Finals series - semi-final

Describe your playing style. What are your strengths and weaknesses?

Strengths: Athleticism, Defending.

Weaknesses: Left foot, shooting

Do you have any pregame routines or superstitions

Describe one of your unforgettable football moments.

Scoring on my NPL first grade debut, long range goal (complete fluke).

• Who are your football heroes?

Thierry Henry, Kaka.

• What are your interests and hobbies outside of football? Tennis, Golf, Skiing.

• What are you looking forward to this season with Power? Winning.

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