2005–06 Melbourne Victory FC season

Melbourne Victory were considered to be one of the future "powerhouse" football clubs in Australia prior to the 2005/06 A-League season, with Socceroos Kevin Muscat and Archie Thompson returning to Melbourne from successful club careers in Europe. It was widely believed that they would be contenders for the A-League championship. However, the team ended up finishing a disappointing seventh and missed out on the finals.

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End-of-season awards

 * Player of the Year (Victory Medal)
 * Kevin Muscat
 * Clubman of the Year
 * Adrian Leijer
 * Players' Player of the Year
 * Adrian Leijer
 * Golden Boot
 * Archie Thompson
 * Union Supporters Fans' Player of the Year
 * Richard Kitzbichler