After yet another horror Perth Glory season, Ben Smith runs the rule over every player who features for the club this season.

A-

Jaylan Pearman: Arguably Glory’s best player in just half a season. Would be in contention for Most Glorious Player honours had he played more than 13 games. Faded out of games at times, as to be expected of a 19 year-old — but at his best was pure class and guile and scored five important goals.

B+

Adam Taggart: It was always going to be tough for the captain to repeat his form from last season. But although he only managed half as many goals (10, down from 20), he was ultimately thwarted by a lack of service. Still won his second Most Glorious Player award in a row and his link-up play remains underrated.

Nicholas Pennington: The energetic Pennington quickly impressed upon his arrival in Perth and brought some drive to Glory’s midfield. At times, his box-to-box nature and willingness to play at a high tempo whenever possible brought him unstuck or contributed to some wayward, rushed passing — but ultimately, had far more positive moments than negative ones.

Luke Amos: The January transfer window arrival was a welcome presence at the Glory and added some midfield steel and nous. Added some much-needed quality in the middle of the park. Perth should look to lock him down to a longer-term deal.

B-

Josh Risdon: Might not be the player he used to be, but Risdon still has plenty to offer at this stage of his career. While he doesn’t careen up and down the right wing as he used to, he remained a good defender this season and his distribution out of right back was reliable.

Andriano Lebib: A breakout season was ruined by a knee injury, but the glimpses from the Young Socceroos defender were bright. His talent is unquestionable and hopefully can stay fit enough to earn a sustained run of games in the first 11 next season. Already has some interest from overseas.

Tomi Mrcela: Improved the team’s defence after signing a short-term deal in December. Despite being 35 years-old, still a solid option at A-League Men’s level and was a much-needed stabalising presence.. Out of contract but showed enough to warrant a new deal despite his age.

Lachie Wales: Smart January signing who quickly showed his pedigree but was only able to have limited impact before getting injured. There was enough promise shown in a short amount of time to justify his re-signing, which should be a priority.

C+

Zach Lisolajski: Endured a slow start as he got to grips with life at the top level. A natural centre back played at left back, Lisolajski grew in confidence as the season progressed before injury ended his campaign prematurely. Will be better for the experience.

Yuto Misao: Arrived in January and added some solidity at left back, making the position his own. But while the Japanese defender was a safe option, he also never really stood out as being a significantly above-average A-League Men’s defender.

Takuya Okamoto: Like his Japanese counterpart Misao, was a solid option at right-back when called upon, but never really stamped his authority on games in the way a visa player ideally should.

Adam Bugarija: Scored in Perth’s opening league game but failed to make an impact beyond that for a long stretch of the season. However, his appearances off the bench towards the end of the campaign showed a more-developed player with increased confidence.

David Williams: Scored the goal which gave Perth their first win of the season and helped them avoid the longest winless run in A-League history. Heartbreakingly, the 37 year-old tore his ACL the very next game. Would be a sad and undeserved end to a fan favourite and one of the league’s most popular journeymen.

Tas Mourdoukoutas: A mid-season signing who shored up the defence. Began to form a good partnership with Tomi Mrcela prior to injury. A low-thrills option with a low ceiling but a solid floor.

Trent Ostler: Featured frequently but struggled for consistent quality output. Had some good moments sprinkled throughout the season and his work ethic was never in question.

Will Freney: Youngster who played in the second half of the season, but was gradually entrusted with more responsibility. Was able to show his passing skills the more the season grew on.

Joel Anasmo: Added plenty of spark and dynamism off the bench but was never properly given a run at starting, much to the chagrin of most supporters. Ended the season surprisingly loaned out to Korean giants Jeonbuk.

Jarrod Carluccio: Moved back to previous club Western Sydney Wanderers in January, but his work-rate and endeavor beforehand was appreciated.

C

Oli Sail: Like last season, struggled for consistency and had another year of polarising showings. Cost Glory points with some basic errors — but conversely kept them in games they had no right to be in with some great shot-stopping. His best is quality, his worst cost Perth games.

Kaelen Majekodunmi: Started the season poorly and was dropped and seemingly forgotten...only to reappear at the end of the season and deliver several promising performances. Despite his own-goal in the Australia Cup play-off, should push for a starting berth next campaign.

Nikola Mileusnic: Started pre-season injured and then sustained multiple hamstring issues early in the season which forced him out. By the time he had built up some fitness and confidence, the season was over.

Brandon O’Neill: Did not have the impact he would have liked on his return to Perth and did not appear to fit coach David Zdrilic’s system. Lost his place in the starting line-up early and never gained it back once Luke Amos arrived.

Lachie Barr: Showed some OK signs early but was unable to alleviate Glory’s defensive woes and could not win his spot back after injury.

Cameron Cook: Was given a chance early in the season to take the number one jersey for good but was unable to really make it his own. Will need to push Sail for the number one jersey if he wants to remain at the club beyond next year.

Taras Gomulka: Glory fans were expecting good things from the central midfielder, but despite appearing in 22 games and starting 17, Gomulka never really took his spot in the side by the scruff of the neck.

Khoa Ngo: Showed early signs of promise and an ability to beat players off the dribble, but struggled for consistency. Floated in and out of the team, but hopefully can build on it next season.

C-

Nathanael Blair: Youngster who showed some promise in pre-season but was unable to replicate it when the season began. One for the future.

Riley Warland: Only played a handful of games and was unable to really stake a claim for the left back spot. The Perth boy and former Fulham signing is out of contract.

Patrick Wood: Arrived on loan from Sydney FC, but the attacker failed to find the net and make the desired impact for the Glory. Started six out of nine games but was limited to bit-part roles by the end.

D

Luis Canga: Heralded as an important piece of Perth’s defence upon signing, but promising early performances quickly turned sour. Lasted just eight games before departing the club, but not before several disappointing outings had fans wondering whether he was in the conversation for the club’s worst foreign signing in history.

Luke Bodnar: Started frequently in pre-season but a slow start to the season cost him his place and he was rarely seen afterwards. Came to a mutual agreement with the club to terminate his contract.

Anas Hamzaoui: Was a surprise visa signing and relatively unknown — unfortunately for Perth fans, they were right to be wary. Battled at injury at times, but also got caught out defensively on a number of occasions. Played 10 games, started five, barely featured towards the end of the year.

Hiroaki Aoyama: Like Hamzaoui, was a low-profile visa signing with an unimpressive CV and failed to exceed expectations. Playeds four of the first five games and was subbed at half-time in all of them and only appeared in one more match.

Abdul Faisal: Was on fire in pre-season, but then failed to have a similar impact when the A-League began and left the club for Central coast Mariners to be closer to home.

F

Cristian Caicedo: Played three games, the last of which culminated with him being subbed off against Adelaide, having already started the game on the bench. It led to the attacker throwing a tantrum and storming down the Coopers Stadium tunnel. He was never seen again in a Perth shirt.