“Both clubs have got amazing players and they have got depth. I’d be calling Popa but the crucial factor could be something like getting home-ground advantage. “If the grand final was tomorrow between these two teams you would be flipping a coin. They are the two biggest stand-out teams with the biggest potential. “On form right now this is the grand final. Glory are unbeaten in eight matches and a win will stretch their lead over Victory to seven points but Covic said: “The two teams could not be closer.
Credit: Getty Images, Paul KaneĬovic said it was difficult to separate Glory and Victory in a likely rehearsal for this year’s grand final, a game that could be pivotal in deciding where the Premiers’ Plate is heading. “I reckon this one could have his name on it.” Camera Icon Tony Popovic has enjoyed a sensation maiden campaign with Perth. “You have to ask yourself how many times is he going to be in a grand final before one falls for him,” he said. “Success is a fine line for a coach but he will have learnt a lot from his years at the Wanderers,” Covic said.
Popovic led Wanderers to the 2014 Asian Champions League title - in which Covic won player of the tournament - but his side fell short in three A-League grand finals with Covic in goal for the first two.Īhead of ladder-leading Glory’s blockbuster clash with reigning champions Melbourne Victory at AAMI Park tomorrow, Covic said Popovic would be wiser after the 2013, 20 grand final losses.
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