WATCH: A-League All Access cameras go behind the scenes at Phoenix

League leaders Wellington Phoenix have been the surprise story of the men’s A-League.

Written off as wooden spoon contenders by pundits before the season began, the team has found its footballing mojo thanks to a new coach, new ideas and a tight-knit squad who get along.

The A-Leagues All Access team took their cameras behind the scenes at the Phoenix training camp, interviewing head coach Giancarlo Italiano, captain Alex Rufer, rejuvenated forward Kosta Barbarouses and emerging star goalkeeper Alex Paulsen.

The output was this six-minute episode in the All Access series …

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