Tony Popovic is the best coach in the A-League, but the Perth Glory boss still has a point to prove domestically and he may do so on Sunday.
Popovic led Perth to their first piece of A-League silverware by claiming the premiership this season after an impressive campaign.
Deservedly named coach of the year for a second time, the former Australia international has dominated domestically, aside from winning arguably the biggest prize on offer – the championship.
An A-League Grand Final win has eluded Popovic and it is beginning to shape as a hoodoo.