Australia Cup - Other Australian games

I think Scott is more likely to be at RB than Fenton. I think this in a 4-4-2 diamond:

Marinovic

Scott - Taylor - DeVere - Cacace

Fenton - Rufer - Davila - Sotirio

McCowatt - Waine

Fenton did so well last year as a RWB, I'd almost be disappointed to see him go back to being a RW.

Yeah, feeling the same way. Might take a bit of getting used to.

Excited to see what McCowatt can offer us though. Good chance to see if he's able to carry on from his form in the Handy after a relatively subdued U20WC. Good little test first up me thinks.

His skill set translate better into a RW than RB. He is perfect for a back 3 but Talay isn't gonna play that.

Disagree, but we'll see. Do not think Fenton is good enough to be an A-League winger; RWB suited him perfectly really.

But based on what Uffies said, RWB isn't an option. Fentons skillset seems more transferable to RW than RB to me. but we'll see. Think he's improved enough to do a job at either spot but will depend on what sort of role Ufuk has the fullbacks play. If they still have a lot of license to get forward I think he'll do ok in there.

Look at the way SFC play where Taly has come from. Ryan Grant and Michael Zullo get up and down the line plenty playing in a back four.

I can see Talay wanting to set up a similar structure to allow Fenton and Libby to do the same for us.

Only worry is our defence on the quick counter as we do not have alot of pace there in Taylor and DeVere. Key is with our defensive midfield structure having quality DM's that are quick to cover when required. 

As much as I liked Mandi last year that was certainly not his strong point especially latter in games. 

Someone like Tim Payne would be great for covering the backline when our full backs get up the field. 

Well, sounds Payne like is trialling, as it TAHW who could fill that gap and provide CB competition.

3 weeks out from facing the Jets in the FFA Cup, the Victory have 12 senior players signed (11 if/when Antonis leaves). Yet the TAB still have them as big favorites ($1.67), so I'm rather tempted by the $4.50 for the Jets.

Round of 32 kicks off tonight, sadly Sky TV isn't showing the games. The Nix twitter account said they were gonna talk to Sky about showing the Nix's FFA Cup game.

Alex Smith plays for the home team in tonight's game, no Eric Panzer as he is Cup-tied.

Dunno if it is geoblocked or not but you can get MyFootball Live for 3 months free to watch the FFA Cup atm

https://old.reddit.com/r/Aleague/comments/ch5fb0/the_ffa_are_giving_away_free_3_month_live_passes/

It is geoblocked, used a VPN to set myself in Australia and with the code it worked

Marconi's FFA Cup kit

FFA Cup kicks off again tonight. Ex-Nix player Daniel Mullen is in the Campbelltown City squad set to face Melbourne City.

I know he had a lengthy injury but surely he could still get a gig somewhere in the a league? Not as a starter but he would be fine as a squaddie surely

Still only 29, so would be a decent pick up for most teams. 

Kiwi GK Aiden Munford is included in CCM's squad, along with McGlinchey.

Mullen is playing for his old man's team though, along with some of his cousins. Think he's there genuienly for the family reasons (which is nice to see).

All the big teams are out in the Round of 32, the Victory, Sydney, Glory and Phoenix

FFA Cup 2019 Round of 16 draw

• Brisbane Roar v Central Coast Mariners
• Moreland Zebras v Magpies Crusaders
• Adelaide Olympic v Hume City
• Brisbane Strikers v Manly United
• Marconi Stallions v Melbourne City
• Olympic FC v Adelaide United
• Edgeworth v Newcastle Jets
• Sydney United 58 v Western Sydney Wanderers

Couple of fun derbies there, Edgeworth/Jets and Sydney United/WSW

Some bad new for the Nix here:

A-League wooden-spooners could miss out on FFA Cup

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/a-league-wooden-spooners-could-miss-out-on-ffa-cup-20190808-p52f7l.html

why? are you, like the aussie media will no doubt be, assuming we are finishing last like every season? WE finished 6th last year ahead of four others, including CCM, Newcastle, Western Sydney and Brisbane. Why would we not be better than any of those?

Worse news for CCM

FFA Cup 2019 Round of 16 – Fixture Schedule

Date	Home Team	Away Team	Venue	Kick-off Time (Local)	Kick-off Time (AEST)
Wednesday 21 August 2019*	Edgeworth FC (NNSW)	v	Newcastle Jets	Jack McLaughlan Oval, Edgeworth, NSW	7:30pm	7:30pm
Wednesday 21 August 2019	Marconi Stallions FC (NSW)	v	Melbourne City FC	Marconi Stadium, Bossley Park, NSW	7:30pm	7:30pm
Wednesday 21 August 2019	Olympic FC (QLD)	v	Adelaide United	Perry Park, Bowen Hills, QLD	7:30pm	7:30pm
Wednesday 21 August 2019	Moreland Zebras FC (VIC)	v	Magpies Crusaders FC (QLD)	CB Smith Reserve, Fawkner, VIC	7:30pm	7:30pm
Date	Home Team	Away Team	Venue	Kick-off Time (Local)	Kick-off Time (AEST)
Wednesday 28 August 2019*	Sydney United 58 FC (NSW)	v	Western Sydney Wanderers FC	Campbelltown Sports Stadium, Leumeah, NSW	7:30pm	7:30pm
Wednesday 28 August 2019	Brisbane Strikers (QLD)	v	Manly United FC (NSW)	Perry Park, Bowen Hills, QLD	7:30pm	7:30pm
Wednesday 28 August 2019	Adelaide Olympic FC (SA)	v	Hume City FC (VIC)	VALO Football Centre, Angle Park, SA	7:00pm	7:30pm
Wednesday 28 August 2019	Brisbane Roar FC	v	Central Coast Mariners	Dolphin Stadium, Redcliffe, QLD	7:30pm	7:30pm

Note: Details are subject to change

* Broadcast LIVE & EXCLUSIVE on FOX SPORTS

FFA Cup continues tonight, sadly not on TV.

Former Nix player Alex Smith is playing (with a ruptured ACL) for Olympic FC and Shaun Timmins for the Moreland Zebras. Moss, Italiano, Ridenton & Lia also named in their A-League teams squads,

McBreen hangs up his boots after scoring a stunner against the Jets last night

My last game at Jack McLaughlan Oval. A nice goal to finish a lifetime of football and memories.

I have plenty of wonderful memories from this place and have forged many friendships. Thank you to all who have been there along the way.

Edgeworth Eagles are Forever ⚽️?❤️ pic.twitter.com/pUXSIfsk4R

— Daniel McBreen (@djmcbreen) August 21, 2019

Sign him up! Always liked him - he was like a good version of Matt Simon.

Any games on tv tonight?

Mariners 1 - nil at half time against Brisbane

CCM should beat Hume. I hope Zebras get one over Strikers.

FFA Cup 2019 Quarter Finals – Fixture Schedule

Date	Home Team		Away Team	Venue	Kick-off Time (Local)	Kick-off Time (AEST)
Tuesday 17 September 2019*	Hume City FC (VIC)	v	Central Coast Mariners	ABD Stadium, Broadmeadows, VIC	7:30pm	7:30pm
Tuesday 17 September 2019	Adelaide United	v	Newcastle Jets	Coopers Stadium, Hindmarsh, SA	7:00pm	7:30pm
Date	Home Team	Away Team	Venue	Kick-off Time (Local)	Kick-off Time (AEST)
Wednesday 18 September 2019*	Melbourne City FC	v	Western Sydney Wanderers FC	AAMI Park, Melbourne, VIC	7:30pm	7:30pm
Wednesday 18 September 2019	Brisbane Strikers (QLD)	v	Moreland Zebras FC (VIC)	Perry Park, Bowen Hills, QLD	7:30pm	7:30pm

Note: Details are subject to change
*Broadcast LIVE & EXCLUSIVE on FOX SPORTS

Two Quarter Finals are being played tonight, Hume City vs CCM and Adelaide vs Jets.

The Hume City vs CCM game is live on Sky 057 at 9:30pm.

CCm's #17, Sam Silvera has been getting rave reviews from their fans. He is one to look out for tonight. Guessing their visa player Kim must be hurt, he has looked quality in pre-season games.