COURIER Mail journalist Marco Monteverde gives his player ratings for Brisbane Roar’s triumphant 2013-2014 A-League season.

Michael Theo – Goalkeeper (27 appearances, 27 starts)

The only man to have won five A-League championships was again solid in helping the Roar to another title – 7

Ivan Franjic – Utility (21 appearances, 20 starts, 5 goals)

Despite injury setbacks, Franjic often showed the class that will get him in Australia’s World Cup squad – 8

Jade North – Defender (22 appearances, 22 starts, 1 goal)

Showed how astute Mike Mulvey’s decision was to bring him to the club 14 months ago – 8

Matt Smith – Defender (29 appearances, 29 starts, 3 goals)

Captain courageous played every minute of every game. He and North are easily the competition’s best central defensive pairing – 8

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Shane Stefanutto – Defender (18 appearances, 18 starts)

Finished the season on a good note but battled with form and injury for stretches of the campaign – 6

L uke Brattan – Midfielder (28 appearances, 28 starts, 3 goals)

Unlikely to go to the World Cup, but if he can maintain his form of this season, should be in Australia’s squad for next year’s Asian Cup – 8.5

Liam Miller – Midfielder (22 appearances, 21 starts, 3 goals)

The Irishman divided opinion, but he fitted well enough into a strong Roar midfield – 6.5

Matt McKay – Midfielder (24 appearances, 23 starts, 1 goal)

His return to the Roar this season was crucial. Dependable as ever – 7.5

Besart Berisha – Forward (20 appearances, 19 starts, 13 goals)

Injury and suspension marred his season, but the Albanian international delivered when it mattered – 7.5

Dimitri Petratos – Forward (27 appearances, 18 starts, 5 goals)

Had to bide his time, but made the most of his chance when he got it – 6.5

Thomas Broich – Forward/Midfielder (29 appearances, 29 goals, 3 goals)

The Johnny Warren Medallist was nothing short of superb and seems to be getting better with age – 9

Henrique – Forward (27 appearances, 13 starts, 6 goals)

The “Slippery Fish” did his best work in the supersub role – 6.5

James Donachie – Defender (15 appearances, 9 starts)

Emerging talent who will be soon be rewarded for his patience - 6

Steve Lustica – Midfielder (10 appearances, 2 starts)

Handy addition mid-season who did a good job after coming on in the final - 6

Jack Hingert – Defender (20 appearances, 17 starts)

Did little wrong during his extended first-team run, but was left out in the cold at the business end of the season - 6

Corey Brown – Defender (15 appearances, 9 starts)

Seemed to have cemented left-back spot until Mike Mulvey opted for the experience of Stefanutto. Will hopefully see more game time next season - 6

Diogo Ferreira – Utility (11 appearances, 8 starts)

Deserved more of a chance. Would have been in my match-day squad every week due to his versatility – 6

Jean Carlos Solorzano – Forward (5 appearances, 1 start)

Hardly got a chance after rejoining the club in January. Will be better next season - 5

Matt Acton – Goalkeeper (2 appearances, 2 starts)

Let nobody down in his two matches covering for the injured Theo – 5

Kwame Yeboah – Forward (10 appearances, 3 starts, 2 goals)

Made a big splash early in the season and was subsequently sold to Borussia Monchengladbach – 5.5

Brandon Borrello – Forward (6 appearances, 0 starts)

Teenager who is one for the future - 5

(Others: Devante Clut – 1 start, 1 goal; Patrick Theodore and Jai Ingham, who both made one appearance).