Central Coast seal historic treble in grand final thriller against Melbourne Victory
Mariners beat Victory 3-1 (AET) in A-League Men decider after Ryan Edmondson scored a stoppage-time equaliser to keep hopes alive
www.theguardian.comI don’t have real-time access to live feeds right now, but I can share the latest widely reported context around the A-League Men Grand Final up to 2025 and how to find current updates.
Short answer
- The most recent completed A-League Men Grand Final was in May 2024, where Central Coast Mariners defeated Melbourne Victory 3-1 after extra time to claim the championship and complete a treble. For 2025 and 2026 updates, please check official A-League sources or major sports outlets for the latest result and coverage.
Key background
- 2024 Grand Final: Central Coast Mariners beat Melbourne Victory 3-1 in extra time in the decider, securing their second consecutive title and completing the league’s first treble (A-League/ premiership and AFC Cup) for the club. This match featured standout performances and Pedro Edmondson-like contributions; the Joe Marston Medal went to Ryan Edmondson, and Josh Nisbet earned the Johnny Warren Medal at the trophy ceremony.[5]
- Prior context: The Grand Final is typically played at a neutral or finalist-selected venue, with the second leg (if played in a two-legged format in some years) held days after the first, though recent seasons have used a single-match final or club-specific arrangements.[5]
Where to find the latest news (quick guide)
- Official A-League and league-affiliated sites (e.g., the A-League’s official pages) for match results, dates, venues, and broadcast details.[6][8]
- Major sports outlets with regular A-League coverage (Guardian, ESPN, Olympics site, and Wikipedia pages updated after each season) for match reports, schedules, and statistics.[1][9][10]
- Club pages (Central Coast Mariners and Melbourne Victory) for club-specific statements, player awards, and post-match reactions.
Illustrative example
- If you want a quick snapshot of who won the most recent Grand Final, you’d typically see a sentence like: “Central Coast Mariners defeated Melbourne Victory 3-1 after extra time in the 2024 A-League Men Grand Final, securing the championship” with citations to reliable reports.[5]
Would you like me to look up the exact result and details for the latest Grand Final (2025 or 2026) and provide a concise, source-cited update? If so, tell me which year you want (2025 or 2026) and whether you’d prefer a brief summary or a full match report.