Ridenton made the bench for the Queensland side when this was played a week or so ago, can't find a starting XI to see if Wellsmore played.
With Auckland getting a team, I wonder if we will see Ridenton head home?
With Auckland getting a team, I wonder if we will see Ridenton head home?
If he's made himself a life in Brisbane (been there 3-4 years now), he might try and pick up a deal with a National Second Tier (NST) club. If the proposed new NST kicks off next year, there is likely to be at least one Brissy team in the mix. Though not his Lions club, who haven't entered a bid.
he's only 27, so still young enough to make a crack at the a-league, if he thinks he's good enough hten why wouldn't he give Auckland a try?
Again depends whether he's made a nice life for himself in the Sunshine State (coaching on the side?). He's tried the ALM with 3 different clubs, so may have come to realise in all honesty he's not good enough to be a regular starting player at that level. He had a season at the Lions with Louie Fenton who's moved onto other stuff post football. But yeah for sure he could be sort of player an Auckland club target as an experienced squaddie. Who really knows.
Oh & 23 yr old Wellsmore played for Victoria. Mentioned early in this game report, plus also involved in the pen shootout to decide the contest. Another who may be looking at a pro gig in the new NST (if it happens).
https://www.footballvictoria.com.au/news/battle-states-mens-report
Victoria’s first shot on target came in the 20th minute through Emlyn Wellsmore as he sent a long ball in the direction of the keeper which doubled as a cross that almost found the head of NPLM Victoria’s all-time leading scorer, Liam Boland.
Oakleigh Cannons’ Emlyn Wellsmore made it seven converted penalties in a row across both sides and then Queensland captain Joe Duckworth made it eight as the pressure went back on the Vic’s.