If you're looking to anoint a signing of the A-League Men season with just nine rounds left, Central Coast defender Brian Kaltak puts forward a compelling case.
Kaltak arrived in Australia with little fanfare after a career across the Pacific that made his CV read like Abel Tasman's diary.
But after initially signing an injury-replacement contract with the Mariners, the Vanuatu centre back has become a must-pick for manager Nick Montgomery.