Perth Glory enters the new season as a club undergoing a radical revolution, born from the necessity of its worst-ever campaign. After finishing last for a second consecutive year, the club was forced into a complete institutional overhaul under new ownership, appointing rookie head coach David Zdrilic to spearhead a new era. Tasked with implementing a hyper-modern, high-intensity system learned at RB Leipzig, Zdrilic is attempting to forge a completely new identity for a team built to escape a losing culture. This high-stakes experiment, defined by the tension between a pragmatic defensive rebuild and a radical attacking philosophy, represents the club’s ambitious, all-or-nothing gamble to climb from rock bottom and re-establish a baseline of competitiveness in Australian football.
The Full Story
For a deep dive into the club’s history, culture, iconic players, and greatest rivalries, read our complete Club Gateway Guide: Perth Glory.
The Squad: Key Players
This section highlights the most important players for the current season. For the full squad list, please see the official Gateway Guide.
- Adam Taggart Player Profile
- Brian Kaltak Player Profile
- Scott Wootton Player Profile
- Charbel Shamoon Player Profile
Club Vitals
- Full Name: Perth Glory FC
- Founded: 1995
- Home Ground: HBF Park
- Major Honours:
- A-League Premiership – 1
- Biggest Rivalry: Wellington Phoenix