In so many ways, Kewell and Emerton have shared a parallel universe for 17 years, intersected by their appearances for the Socceroos. Now the comparisons are inevitable and desirable. It's Kewell versus Emerton as much as Kewell and Emerton, and that's given the A-League a turbo-charge just when it needs it most. Hang on for the ride.
Kewell, right now, is the bigger name. The fact that Melbourne Victory have capped their season tickets at 18,000 shows the extent of their hope and the depth of their ambition. No doubt, Kewell's arrival will have the Victory blasting out of the blocks. But this is a marathon, not a sprint. Both players have signed for three years, and it's Emerton's staying power that has Sydney FC supremely confident they've made the right call.
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