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State of Origin is having a massive impact on the NRL season.

Five defenders feature in the A-League Team of the Week for Matchweek 19, presented by Bunnings Warehouse. Melbourne City defeated Newcastle Jets 3-1 in the first game of the Matchweek before three consecutive 0-0 draws took place between Friday and Saturday night. The Sydney Derby was then to follow, with five goals finding the back of the net in a 3-2 Western Sydney Wanderers win over Sydney FC.

Melbourne Victory interim head coach Steve Kean says there's no guarantee his three stars returning from suspension will start against Central Coast Mariners on Sunday, May 2, after the impressive performances of players in their place last time out. Victory lost 1-0 against Sydney FC in Matchweek 18 without Robbie Kruse, Callum McManaman and Jake Brimmer who all missed the Big Blue serving suspensions for an accumulation of yellow cards.

Sydney FC boss Steve Corica believes his side should be top of the A-League table heading into Matchweek 19, as the second-placed Sky Blues prepare to face Western Sydney Wanderers in a high-stakes Sydney Derby at Bankwest Stadium on Saturday, May 1. It's the second meeting of the season between the two sides after a 1-1 draw at ANZ Stadium in Matchweek 4.

Matthew Comito 1619612526,1619612526 Melbourne City will aim to consolidate its lead on top of the A-League table with a win over Newcastle Jets in the first game of Matchweek 19 kicking off at AAMI Park on Thursday, April 29. After Central Coast fell to a 4-0 defeat to Brisbane Roar in the final game of Matchweek 18, Patrick Kisnorbo's side have the chance to go four points clear of both the Mariners and Sky Blues with a win over the Jets. Craig Deans' Newcastle outfit bring a dismal record to Melbourne, having gone 10 games without a win. The Jets sit last on the A-League table ...