The 2016-17 campaign delivered a spectacular season of attacking football for Melbourne Victory as The Big V finished a strong 2nd in the A-League, mounting a genuine challenge for the Premiership. Leading the charge was the relentless, prolific striker Besart Berisha, whose 19 goals secured the A-League Golden Boot and cemented his legendary status. It was a standout year under manager Kevin Muscat that saw them reach the Grand Final and remains a defining chapter in the club's modern history of exciting football.