2. SYDNEY FC

The reigning champions were always going to be near the podium places due to Ante Juric's commendable ability to ensure his squad were re-signed by day-dot with barely a loss of note.

Certainly, Sydney have managed to strengthen upon last season's squad and lock down all their players for a long pre-season, two qualities very few other clubs possess.

All your favourites are still on the Harbour. Alanna Kennedy, Elizabeth Ralston, Aubrey Bledsoe and prodigy Shadeene Evans highlight the best defence in the league. Elle Brush a huge additional coup in that area.

As soon as you move into the midfield it becomes chaotically impressive. Sofia Huerta, Chloe Logarzo, Princess Ibini and Teresa Polias the clear standouts.

The best part is we already know that every one of these players can perform at W-League level because we've seen them do it, mostly together in this unit and for a very long time.

But the key for Sydney is the arrival of Veronica Latsko. A clear, defined goalscorer is what the Sky Blues lacked this season, but adding a formidable poacher who has W-League experience can make Sky Blues fans very excited this season.

Of course, in that front third you've also get Remy Siemsen and arguably the competition's biggest star, Caitin Foord. We'll leave you with that for a minute.