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Posted January 20, 2026 18:10 · last edited January 20, 2026 18:13

Do you mean move their current squad to the club World Cup?

Or do you mean splash out on gun players that year.

They still would need to abide by a hard cap - assuming it comes into place with only one marquee.
LT01
observerfromuh
coochiee
AucklandPhoenix
I don’t think it’s been a great game by Pins.

But you can see some real skill there.

I’m just wondering what is his best position long term. He doesn’t look like a natural forward and lacks that pure pace.

Has a big body and seems to not be afraid to mix it. 

Long term a classy box to box 8?
Was a lovely flick on by Prins for Ellis's goal.
Apparently he has a strong futsal background. I'm only watching bits & pieces.

By yeah maybe he could end up a tall languid looking midfielder aka Stamenic.

The Nix twice bought in Ellis for a looksee. Last season and this pre season.
Armineto becoming available, likely meant Chiefy not signing Ellis for this season. That and I guess signing Edwards.

and that's what gives AFC an edge over us unfortunately, they can sign people up for a look and use them in this league.
Still think other A-League teams might start kicking up a stink when they sign a super team around Club World Cup time

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Unknown editor edited January 20, 2026 18:13
Do you mean move their current squad to the club World Cup?

Or splash out on gun players that year.

They still would need to abide by a hard cap - assuming it comes into place with only one marquee 
LT01
observerfromuh
coochiee
AucklandPhoenix
I don’t think it’s been a great game by Pins.

But you can see some real skill there.

I’m just wondering what is his best position long term. He doesn’t look like a natural forward and lacks that pure pace.

Has a big body and seems to not be afraid to mix it. 

Long term a classy box to box 8?
Was a lovely flick on by Prins for Ellis's goal.
Apparently he has a strong futsal background. I'm only watching bits & pieces.

By yeah maybe he could end up a tall languid looking midfielder aka Stamenic.

The Nix twice bought in Ellis for a looksee. Last season and this pre season.
Armineto becoming available, likely meant Chiefy not signing Ellis for this season. That and I guess signing Edwards.

and that's what gives AFC an edge over us unfortunately, they can sign people up for a look and use them in this league.
Still think other A-League teams might start kicking up a stink when they sign a super team around Club World Cup time
Unknown editor edited January 20, 2026 18:12
LT01
observerfromuh
coochiee
AucklandPhoenix
I don’t think it’s been a great game by Pins.

But you can see some real skill there.

I’m just wondering what is his best position long term. He doesn’t look like a natural forward and lacks that pure pace.

Has a big body and seems to not be afraid to mix it. 

Long term a classy box to box 8?
Was a lovely flick on by Prins for Ellis's goal.
Apparently he has a strong futsal background. I'm only watching bits & pieces.

By yeah maybe he could end up a tall languid looking midfielder aka Stamenic.

The Nix twice bought in Ellis for a looksee. Last season and this pre season.
Armineto becoming available, likely meant Chiefy not signing Ellis for this season. That and I guess signing Edwards.

and that's what gives AFC an edge over us unfortunately, they can sign people up for a look and use them in this league.
Still think other A-League teams might start kicking up a stink when they sign a super team around Club World Cup time