From last season they have Imray in goal (who I think is damn good). Whalen at the back and Patrick in the middle are both getting on in years; pace and movement up front could trouble Whalen I reckon. Eager and Barbarouses are skillful and dangerous in the middle though - but our midfield lads are young and fit so they will be able to compete I'm sure. Sadly they have our own Paddy Fleming - he might end up being their best player.
I've never seen the u-20 lads they have except on the TV. They look good to me but not outstanding - the most dangerous one looks like Lucas, but he might not be able to play - I read on the Team Wellington forum there is an issue with his transfer from Waitak. The big lab Galbraith will obviously be a problem at set piece time. Matt Joy will have to stand on his feet. I see they have recently signed an Aussie striker as well and he looks to have some good experience.
All in all we need to defend like hell and run our butts off in the middle of the park. What else is new! Then we have to hope poacher Hancock can bag a few. What's our new Canadian striker like by the way?
But we can win it for sure and easily get a point I reckon so long as we are organised - I'm going down there so will be able to post an unbiased Southern match report.
From last season they have Imray in goal (who I think is damn good). Whalen at the back and Patrick in the middle are both getting on in years; pace and movement up front could trouble Whalen I reckon. Eager and Barbarouses are skillful and dangerous in the middle though - but our midfield lads are young and fit so they will be able to compete I'm sure. Sadly they have our own Paddy Fleming - he might end up being their best player.
I've never seen the u-20 lads they have except on the TV. They look good to me but not outstanding - the most dangerous one looks like Lucas, but he might not be able to play - I read on the Team Wellington forum there is an issue with his transfer from Waitak. The big lab Galbraith will obviously be a problem at set piece time. Matt Joy will have to stand on his feet. I see they have recently signed an Aussie striker as well and he looks to have some good experience.
All in all we need to defend like hell and run our butts off in the middle of the park. What else is new! Then we have to hope poacher Hancock can bag a few. What's our new Canadian striker like by the way?
But we can win it for sure and easily get a point I reckon so long as we are organised - I'm going down there so will be able to post an unbiased Southern match report.