what proved to be the winning goal in Melbourne Victory's 1–0 triumph over arch-rivals Adelaide United in the A-League Grand Final. He was later substituted for teammate Grant Brebner and was awarded the Joe Marston Medal for man of the match. Pondeljak left Melbourne Victory at the conclusion of the 2011–12 A-League season and returned to boyhood club St Albans Saints. Pondeljak retired at the end of the 2013 Victorian State League One season, helping Dinamo avoid relegation in a tough season. A-League career statistics (Correct as of 5 February 2010) National team statistics Honours With Melbourne Victory: A-League Championship: 2008-2009 A-League Premiership: 2008-2009 With Central Coast Mariners: A-League Premiership: 2007-2008 With Perth Glory: NSL Championship: 2003-2004 With Sydney Olympic: NSL Championship: 2001-2002 With Melbourne Knights: NSL Championship: 1995-1996 References External links Melbourne Victory profile Oz Football profile Feature Article on SMH 1976 births Living people Soccer players from Melbourne Association football midfielders Australia international soccer players Australian expatriate soccer players Expatriate footballers in Malaysia Australian people of Croatian descent A-League Men players National Soccer League (Australia) players Central Coast Mariners FC players Melbourne Knights FC players Melbourne Victory FC players Perth Glory FC players Sydney United 58 FC players Sydney Olympic FC players Victorian Institute of Sport alumni Australian soccer players 2002 OFC Nations Cup players Australian expatriate sportspeople in Malaysia