Kaz Patafta starts in Melbourne

Canberra's Kaz Patafta got his first start in the A-League in Melbourne Victory's 2-2draw with Adelaide United.



And Kaz did well, very well.

It was noticeable that Patafta was involved in some outstanding ball interplay. His quick feet and vision assisting Melbourne to produce some of it's best football of the season in the first half.

Questions have been raised regarding Patafta's size and physicality but he defended tackled effectively but more importantly provided some much needed craft and intelligence in the forward third.

And yet Victory down 2-0 took him off in the 60th minute.

The crowd weren't happy but possibly in his first game Patafta was tiring.

Either way an excellent start, albeit about 14 games to late, for the boy from Canberra.

Will he start next week?

Who knows but if he doesn't it will just confirm what many think that Ernie Merrick is devoid of ideas to get his team back up the table.

Watch this space.