A-League tipping Round 5: The biggest of blues and a wild night in Adelaide to set the scene

After the international break, A-League action is back underway for Round 5. The Big Blue is the headline match of the weekend. Anyone can contribute to The Roar and have their work featured alongside some of Australia’s most prominent sports journalists. After an international window that brought no joy for the Socceroos, A-League action for the men is back underway this weekend. The Reds will look to keep their mostly impressive start to the season rolling when they host Melbourne City on Friday night. Wellington welcome Macarthur on Saturday afternoon before the Wanderers and Mariners clash at 5pm. The Big Blue lights up the evening timeslot, with Auckland hosting Brisbane Roar on Sunday and the struggling Jets are up against Perth to close out the round in the Hunter.

Good luck with your tips for the round, be sure to enter them in the sheet below and maintain the early dominance of the voice of the people. Here are the tips and predictions of the panel for Round 5. Adelaide, Wellington, Central Coast, Sydney, Auckland, Newcastle. Adelaide and City on Friday night looks a ripper on paper. The visitors have clicked early and the home crowd will need to lift the locals. The Phoenix have the weapons and form to beat Macarthur on Saturday afternoon, whilst the Mariners have another chance to embarrass the critics against the Wanderers. Sydney look easy winners in the blue based on Round 4 results and Auckland will put up the wall against the Roar on Sunday afternoon.

After the international break, A-League action is back underway for Round 5. The Big Blue is the headline match of the weekend.
The Reds will look to keep their mostly impressive start to the season rolling when they host Melbourne City on Friday night.
The Big Blue lights up the evening timeslot, with Auckland hosting Brisbane Roar on Sunday and the struggling Jets are up against Perth to close out the round in the Hunter.

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