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FRANCIS LEACH, SEN broadcaster, BPL columnist, football expert

PREMIER: Sydney FC

LAST PLACE: North Queensland Fury

GOLDEN BOOT: Shane Smeltz

WHO WILL FINISH HIGHER, VICTORY OR HEART: Victory - but only just!

MY BOY (WHICH PLAYER IS THE NEXT SUPERSTAR OF THE A-LEAGUE): Mate Dugandzic (Melbourne Victory)

A-LEAGUE HEADLINE YOU'D LIKE TO SEE: Carlos Hernandez Sees His Toes For The First Time In a Decade!

WILL MIRON BLEIBERG SEE OUT THE SEASON AT GOLD COAST: If they can find a straightjacket in his size.

DANIEL GARB, SEN commentator, Ninemsn columnist

PREMIER: Melbourne Victory

LAST PLACE: North Queensland

GOLDEN BOOT: Paul Ifill - Wellington

WHO WILL FINISH HIGHER, VICTORY OR HEART: Victory but not by much - both will make the top four

MY BOY (WHICH PLAYER IS THE NEXT SUPERSTAR OF THE A-LEAGUE): Matthew Leckie (Adelaide) Quick, Skilful, Goalscorer.

A-LEAGUE HEADLINE YOU'D LIKE TO SEE: 'Viduka signs to fill Thompson void'

WILL MIRON BLEIBERG SEE OUT THE SEASON AT GOLD COAST: No. The egos on the coast will clash eventually - Miron will speak out once too often.

ED WYATT, SEN broadcaster, BPL columnist

PREMIER: Sydney FC

LAST PLACE: North Queensland Fury

GOLDEN BOOT: Shane Smeltz (if he stays)

WHO WILL FINISH HIGHER, VICTORY OR HEART: Victory

MY BOY (WHICH PLAYER IS THE NEXT SUPERSTAR OF THE A-LEAGUE): Nicky Carle

A-LEAGUE HEADLINE YOU'D LIKE TO SEE: "Interest, attendance, TV ratings up on last season."

WILL MIRON BLEIBERG SEE OUT THE SEASON AT GOLD COAST: Yes.