Melbourne Victory’s James Troisi is set to make his 100th Hyundai A-League appearance in Round 21 against Newcastle Jets at GMHBA Stadium.
After 99 games, 27 goals and one A-League Championship, Troisi will become Victory’s 13th 100-game player if he features on Saturday night.
Victory’s number ten is currently enjoying his fourth season with the club and has created 30 chances for his teammates since Round One – more than any other A-League player.
Here are some of Troisi’s Melbourne Victory highlights, so far:
First of many
After signing a one-year loan deal, Troisi made his Victory debut at Etihad Stadium in Round One of the 2013-2014 season. Troisi featured for 83 minutes in the 10th Melbourne Derby, which ended 0-0.
In his second A-League game, Troisi opened his Victory account. A 90th minute equaliser against Adelaide inspired Troisi to score four goals in five games – including a brace against Wellington Phoenix
That season, he won Victory’s Golden Boot with 12 goals in 29 games.
https://twitter.com/JamesTroisi/status/464918111288705024
Returning to Victory
Troisi returned to Melbourne in August 2016 on a one-year contract and signed an extension the following season.
Signed, sealed & delivered ✍ @JTroisi14 #WelcomeBackJT #MVFC pic.twitter.com/leRX7tBupn
— Melbourne Victory (@gomvfc) August 1, 2016
In his first season back, Troisi scored six goals in 26 appearances. One of those six, came in a 4-2 win over Newcastle Jets in Geelong – Victory’s opponents and venue this Saturday.
During his second spell with the club, Troisi has featured in 70 games and found the net on 15 occasions.
The 30-year-old scored the goal of the week in Round 20 of last season, with a thunderous strike against Brisbane Roar.
James Troisi with an absolute bullet for @gomvfc!!
Watch every goal from last weekend's action in the link below.https://t.co/zC6x02fQAE pic.twitter.com/1vBDbKuTJH
— Isuzu UTE A-League (@aleaguemen) February 13, 2018
A standout performance
Troisi played a pivotal role in Victory’s run of form, leading to the Grand Final in Newcastle.
His performance and leadership against Sydney in the semi-final enhanced Victory’s chances of progression, before Terry Antonis’ heroic winner in extra time.
Troisi’s close-range finish in the 47th minute gave Victory the lead – thanks to a clever pass by Besart Berisha.
TROISI! We've got the lead in Sydney #SYDvMVC 1-2 #ALeagueFinals @FOXFOOTBALL pic.twitter.com/16GmEHOXfT
— Melbourne Victory (@gomvfc) April 28, 2018
One night in Newcastle
This one goes without saying.
Victory’s number ten played a full 90 minutes in the 2018 A-League Grand Final in Newcastle.
Troisi came inches from making it 2-0 in the 85th minute, when his effort struck the outside of the post.
In the end, Kosta Barbarouses’ early opener was enough to secure Victory’s fourth A-League title and Troisi’s first.
