Looks like Brimmer is injured at the moment. Couple Aussie trialists listed on the bench.
Aus-Kiwi James Bayliss (DM & 23 yr old older brother of Lachlan) trialled at the Nix last year. Thomas Makko looks to be a 22 yr old midfielder in the NSW NPL.
Auckland FC opened their 2024/25 Australia pre-season tour with a 2-2 draw against the Newcastle Jets at Leichhardt Oval.
Logan Rogerson scored the opening goal, giving Auckland FC the lead early in the first half of their match with a long-range finish. His precise finish set the tone for Auckland FC, who controlled the game in the early stages.
The second goal came from Max Mata’s intense pressure causing a defensive mishap from the Newcastle Jets resulting in an own goal, putting Auckland FC in a commanding 2-0 lead as they headed into halftime.
Starting Lineup Micheal Woud [1] Hiroki Sakai [2] Dan Hall [23] Tommy Smith [5] [Captain] Francis De Vries [15] Cam Howieson [7] Finn McKenlay [18] Adama Coulibaly [16] Logan Rogerson [27] Jesse Randall [21] Max Mata [9]
Reserves Joe Knowles [30] Scott Galloway [3] Callan Elliot [17] Jonty Bidios [36] Nikko Boxall [31]* James Bulkeley [32]* Ralph Rutherford [33]* Codey Phoenix [34]* James Bayliss [38]* Thomas Makko [39]*
* Trialist players Substitutions 60′ Hiroki off for Elliot 60′ Coulibaly off for Bidios 70′ Rogerson off for Rutherford 70′ Smith off for Boxall 76′ Howieson off for Makko 80′ Phoenix off for Randall
Looks like Brimmer is injured at the moment. Couple Aussie trialists listed on the bench.
Aus-Kiwi James Bayliss (DM & 23 yr old older brother of Lachlan) trialled at the Nix last year. Thomas Makko looks to be a 22 yr old midfielder in the NSW NPL.
Auckland FC opened their 2024/25 Australia pre-season tour with a 2-2 draw against the Newcastle Jets at Leichhardt Oval.
Logan Rogerson scored the opening goal, giving Auckland FC the lead early in the first half of their match with a long-range finish. His precise finish set the tone for Auckland FC, who controlled the game in the early stages.
The second goal came from Max Mata’s intense pressure causing a defensive mishap from the Newcastle Jets resulting in an own goal, putting Auckland FC in a commanding 2-0 lead as they headed into halftime.
Starting Lineup Micheal Woud [1] Hiroki Sakai [2] Dan Hall [23] Tommy Smith [5] [Captain] Francis De Vries [15] Cam Howieson [7] Finn McKenlay [18] Adama Coulibaly [16] Logan Rogerson [27] Jesse Randall [21] Max Mata [9]
Reserves Joe Knowles [30] Scott Galloway [3] Callan Elliot [17] Jonty Bidios [36] Nikko Boxall [31]* James Bulkeley [32]* Ralph Rutherford [33]* Codey Phoenix [34]* James Bayliss [38]* Thomas Makko [39]*
* Trialist players Substitutions 60′ Hiroki off for Elliot 60′ Coulibaly off for Bidios 70′ Rogerson off for Rutherford 70′ Smith off for Boxall 76′ Howieson off for Makko 80′ Phoenix off for Randall
There must be an error (or lie) in their squad list because they mention:
12′ De Vries delivered a beautifully in-swinging corner that caused a scramble at the back post. Toomey rose above the defenders, heading it towards the goal, but it was just a close shot.
But then Toomey isn’t listed as a starting or reserve player?
Looks like Brimmer is injured at the moment. Couple Aussie trialists listed on the bench.
Aus-Kiwi James Bayliss (DM & 23 yr old older brother of Lachlan) trialled at the Nix last year. Thomas Makko looks to be a 22 yr old midfielder in the NSW NPL.
Auckland FC opened their 2024/25 Australia pre-season tour with a 2-2 draw against the Newcastle Jets at Leichhardt Oval.
Logan Rogerson scored the opening goal, giving Auckland FC the lead early in the first half of their match with a long-range finish. His precise finish set the tone for Auckland FC, who controlled the game in the early stages.
The second goal came from Max Mata’s intense pressure causing a defensive mishap from the Newcastle Jets resulting in an own goal, putting Auckland FC in a commanding 2-0 lead as they headed into halftime.
Starting Lineup Micheal Woud [1] Hiroki Sakai [2] Dan Hall [23] Tommy Smith [5] [Captain] Francis De Vries [15] Cam Howieson [7] Finn McKenlay [18] Adama Coulibaly [16] Logan Rogerson [27] Jesse Randall [21] Max Mata [9]
Reserves Joe Knowles [30] Scott Galloway [3] Callan Elliot [17] Jonty Bidios [36] Nikko Boxall [31]* James Bulkeley [32]* Ralph Rutherford [33]* Codey Phoenix [34]* James Bayliss [38]* Thomas Makko [39]*
* Trialist players Substitutions 60′ Hiroki off for Elliot 60′ Coulibaly off for Bidios 70′ Rogerson off for Rutherford 70′ Smith off for Boxall 76′ Howieson off for Makko 80′ Phoenix off for Randall
There must be an error (or lie) in their squad list because they mention:
12′ De Vries delivered a beautifully in-swinging corner that caused a scramble at the back post. Toomey rose above the defenders, heading it towards the goal, but it was just a close shot.
But then Toomey isn’t listed as a starting or reserve player?
It also says 'Phoenix off for Randall', but dosen't mention Phoenix coming on in the first place?
Yeah I noticed the comment about Toomey, and then even counted the stated starting lineup to make sure was 11 names. There was, but who knows if Toomey played or not.
Still a better write up, than post most Nix pre season games. Whilst on the Jets website and Twitter is absolute zero mention of the run around at all! I guess these matches and general publicity mean more to the new boys.
McKenlay & Coulibaly getting good minutes in pre season with Brimmer absent. I imagine Corica will be keeping one eye on Clayton Lewis's court case. Possible signing if he's found innocent/not suspended, but MAC still release him. Court date next Thursday August 22nd, is when police are expected to present a brief of evidence against him, Davila & Baccus
Yeah I noticed the comment about Toomey, and then even counted the stated starting lineup to make sure was 11 names. There was, so who knows maybe Toomey played after all.
Still a better write up, than post most Nix pre season games. Whilst on Jets website and Twitter is absolute zero mention of the game at all! I guess these games and general publicity mean more to the new boys.
McKenlay & Coulibaly getting good minutes in pre season with Brimmer absent. I imagine Corica will be keeping one eye on Clayton Lewis's court case. Possible signing if he's found innocent/not suspended, but MAC still release him. Next court date is next Thursday August 22nd, when police are expected to present a brief of evidence against him, Davila & Baccus
Wouldn't get too far ahead of the game here. The younger lads will end up as squad players once the season rolls around with the remaining four imports set to form the spine of the team.
For sure. I think of the young guys signed from local football - Randall, Toomey & Gillioan are the most likely to feature in match day squads from the start of the season. The rest will need to be patient, and will feature mostly for their reserve team in the Northern League next winter.
Prior to Paulsen coming in, I would have also obviously said Joe Knowles.
Corica said back in May/June he hoped to have his visa players announced by August. So expect some news on that front soon.
No had a good friend who diced with our friendship by letting me know he was going to get a Paulsen Jersey instead of a Sakai one. About 7 minutes after I first found out Paulsen had gone to AFC.
Phoenix till I die here. Respect Sakai a lot, but he’s not my favorite. Nix should sign Nagatomo! Not really, but that man’s a player and then some.
Auckland FC to announce first youth football programmes! Keep an eye on our website and socials, Auckland FC will be announcing details regarding the club’s first youth football programs on August 26th.
Auckland FC will be heading to Auckland United & Bay Olympic this Saturday from 8am! Our Membership team are heading to Auckland United & Bay Olympic tomorrow morning to chat about Auckland FC nad our kickback offer to local clubs.
Auckland FC to announce first youth football programmes! Keep an eye on our website and socials, Auckland FC will be announcing details regarding the club’s first youth football programs on August 26th.
Auckland FC will be heading to Auckland United & Bay Olympic this Saturday from 8am! Our Membership team are heading to Auckland United & Bay Olympic tomorrow morning to chat about Auckland FC nad our kickback offer to local clubs.
Probably just school holiday football clinics I'd imagine
"..... people hate Aucklanders for being from Auckland", wrote carlind.
It's not quite true. We hate them for being Aucklanders. The new team should be called 'the jaffa's'.
In true penny pinching style AkFC haven't paid a cent for players thus far, though I congratulate them on the choice of a quality coach. As long as his ball boy Hays should is left to kitchen clean up duties, the Ozzie could possible get them off the bottom rung.
Found this. So Paulsen was playing in the 2nd half at least - the mistake by the keeper leading to a goal happened in the 1st half - So either it was Paulsen or they gave him and Woud a half each
Good run of the game on the website re the 2-2 draw with the Jets. Nada I note for yesterday's 4-2 loss at WSW.
Since day 1, Auckland FC has been focused on embedding itself in the community and becoming a key factor in the development of young local talent in NZ.
By signing, Jonty Bidois, Joe Knowles, Jesse Randall, Luis Toomey, Liam Gillian, Ollie Middleton, Finn McKinlay, and Adama Coulibaly, their prior clubs will receive over $70,000 in FIFA training compensation. This goes back to the clubs as a reward for the hard work and diligence they have put into developing these local talents.
The clubs receiving the money are:
Western Springs AFC Auckland City FC Auckland United Bay Olympic FC Birkenhead United AFC East Coast Boys AFC Wellington Olympic Christchurch United AFC Tauranga City AFC Tauranga Boys College Papamoa FC Eastern Suburbs AFC Hawke’s Bay United Napier Marist Football Club Manurewa AFC Western Suburbs Onehunga Sports Hamilton Wanderers Melville United AFC
In the coming weeks, Auckland FC will announce that more funds will be given back to clubs with a 20% membership rebate.
They are proud to make payments that they are mandated by fifa to do. Such blow harding.
I might be missing something here, but shouldn't that list include the Phoenix too? Saying this as Toomey was with us (ressies) for a few years without ever signing over to pro terms.
May have missed something in there, but just a thought. 🧐
They certainly do love a spelling/naming error in their tweets. I guess as long as you have the right associated social media emoji, close enough is good enough.
By signing, Jonty Bidois, Joe Knowles, Jesse Randall, Luis Toomey, Liam Gillian, Ollie Middleton, Finn McKinlay, and Adama Coulibaly.
So Christchurch United get 70 grand just for playing Jonty Bidios only 140 minutes in the National League, and being at the club only for 3 months?? Crazycoochiee
Good run of the game on the website re the 2-2 draw with the Jets. Nada I note for yesterday's 4-2 loss at WSW.
Since day 1, Auckland FC has been focused on embedding itself in the community and becoming a key factor in the development of young local talent in NZ.
By signing, Jonty Bidois, Joe Knowles, Jesse Randall, Luis Toomey, Liam Gillian, Ollie Middleton, Finn McKinlay, and Adama Coulibaly, their prior clubs will receive over $70,000 in FIFA training compensation. This goes back to the clubs as a reward for the hard work and diligence they have put into developing these local talents.
The clubs receiving the money are:
Western Springs AFC Auckland City FC Auckland United Bay Olympic FC Birkenhead United AFC East Coast Boys AFC Wellington Olympic Christchurch United AFC Tauranga City AFC Tauranga Boys College Papamoa FC Eastern Suburbs AFC Hawke’s Bay United Napier Marist Football Club Manurewa AFC Western Suburbs Onehunga Sports Hamilton Wanderers Melville United AFC
In the coming weeks, Auckland FC will announce that more funds will be given back to clubs with a 20% membership rebate.
I presuming it's only $70,000 in total?? So a few thousand each club, or school in the case of Tauranga Boys??
Bidois - Bay of Plenty & ChCh United Randall - Welly Olympic Toomey - Hawkes Bay Gillion - Auckland City
Who out Joe Knowles, Ollie Middleton, Finn McKenlay, and Adama Coulibaly is via Hamilton Wanderers & Melville United AFC?
Any blow harding aside, AFC are doing a good job with the grass roots stuff around the Northern Region. Be interesting though to see how their potentially 'stacked' reserve team is perceived next year. Room for some friction in that space
I presuming it's only $70,000 in total?? So a few thousand each club, or school in the case of Tauranga Boys??
Bidois - Bay of Plenty & ChCh United Randall - Welly Olympic Toomey - Hawkes Bay Gillion - Auckland City
Who out Joe Knowles, Ollie Middleton, Finn McKenlay, and Adama Coulibaly is via Hamilton Wanderers & Melville United AFC?
Any blow harding aside, AFC are doing a good job with the grass roots stuff around the Northern Region. Be increasing though to see how their potentially 'stacked' reserve team is perceived next year. Room for some friction in that space
They are doing a good job at controlling the narrative. marketing 101, make sure everyone knows about all the "good" things you're doing, keep them focussed on this and they'll ignore everything else - ie the clearly snakey dealings to get Paulsen from Bournemouth
Found this. So Paulsen was playing in the 2nd half at least - the mistake by the keeper leading to a goal happened in the 1st half - So either it was Paulsen or they gave him and Woud a half each
