Grounding Jets the main focus for Glory

Perth Glory are on the verge of ending a decade-long trophy drought in next week's FFA Cup final, but the A-League remains the priority for Rostyn Griffiths.

Glory will be out to extend their lead at the top of the league ladder when they host winless Newcastle Jets at nib Stadium tonight.
It is one of three big games in the next eight days, with the cup
final away to Adelaide United and another home league match against Central Coast before Christmas.
Describing himself as a traditionalist, Griffiths said the true marker of a team was its league form. The midfielder said six points from the Jets and Mariners matches would be crucial to Glory's chances of setting up a top-two spot and a home semi- final.
"This next week is really big," Griffiths said.
"The two home games for me are the most crucial. The FFA Cup final obviously is massive and everybody wants to win it, but for me, I'm all about the league.
"We've got a chance to get six points at home before a tough Christmas and New Year period, so we need the points now."
Glory's brilliant start to the campaign has forced them to re-evaluate their targets for the season.
"At the beginning of the season we just said we wanted to make finals, but now you get to Christmas and we're at the top, so we want to be pushing top-two," Griffiths said.
"That's what we want to achieve. We want to get as far up the ladder as possible and definitely getting a home grand final I think is most important now."
Newcastle have endured a week of turmoil, with player bust-ups at training and increasing pressure on coach Phil Stubbins. There have been calls for him to be sacked, but chief executive Robbie Middleby has issued a public show of support for the embattled coach.
The club has also reportedly been the subject of a takeover bid by Scottish club Dundee United.
The Jets have led in five games this season but have only four draws to show for it and sit second-last on the ladder.
On their last trip to Perth, the Jets took a second-half lead before two late Jamie Maclaren strikes sealed the points for the home side. But Griffiths said Glory wouldn't take their opponents lightly.
"They've had a lot of injuries, people coming back late and uncertainty around the club, but I think they've still got a lot to offer," Griffiths said.
"The FFA Cup final … is massive and everybody wants to win it, but … I'm all about the league."" *Rostyn Griffiths *