The 2021-22 campaign delivered a brilliant resurgence for Melbourne Victory as The Big V, led by new manager Tony Popovic, surged to a 2nd-place finish in the A-League Men. Spearheading the attack was Nicholas D'Agostino, whose 10 league goals proved vital in a campaign built on domestic success, including a dramatic run to win the FFA Cup. It was a pivotal year that re-established the club as a major force and remains a defining chapter in the Popovic era.