The A-League is full of players who left Australia early to try their luck in Europe, didn't get the breaks or failed to make it there, and returned home to reboot their careers.

Some make a go of it and are successful enough to return to major leagues in Europe. Others make good careers in the A-League.

Adelaide United feature Jake Barker-Daish on their roster. Credit:Getty Images

The National Premier Leagues across Australia play a similar role at the next level down. They are full of clubs boasting players who have been in the A-League and have come down one tier to rebuild their career before trying to get back into the top division.

They are also full of young up and coming players who may have been missed by the scouting system first time round but who are hoping to catch the eye in senior competition just below the top level.