4. MELBOURNE CITY

There's just too many familiar names in this City squad to leave them out of the top four. We could literally raft them off with no explanation and the vast majority of our readers will understand exactly what we mean.

They always had an advantage from a layman's perspective in their ability to re-sign top drawer Matildas like Kyah Simon, Lydia Williams and Steph Catley, all of whom spearhead such a talented roster.

But the signings of Emily van Egmond and Emma Checker set the tone for City very early in the season as Rado Vidosic set about poaching elite Australian talent from the league's weaker clubs.

They then expanded on this trajectory with Ellie Carpenter, who may even usurp Kerr to become the most exciting Australian in the competition this season.

And yes, we are aware that is a massive statement for a 19-year-old fullback.

“I’m looking forward to a new challenge and the opportunity to further develop my game at Melbourne City," added Carpenter. 

“It’s important to be surrounded by a number of internationals, including several of my Matildas teammates, so I can continue to move forwards as a footballer and be challenged week in and week out.

“I’m extremely excited to see what the season will bring and can’t wait to get started."

Then you have the less glamorous but equally important imports: Yukari Kinga, Claire Emslie and Milica Mijatovic could all prove instrumental this season.

The championship winning experience is still there in many of the less-notable names as well, which rounds out an exceptional squad. Like Canberra, the pressure is all on the coach this season.

Just the way we like it.