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Posted March 25, 2016 04:30 · last edited March 25, 2016 04:32

djtim3000 wrote:

Ryan54 wrote:

If you score a goal every 140 minutes and play 90 minutes in all 27 games then you bang in 17 goals. This is why I think we need to start Powell next season. This is also why I feel Finkler is a bit surplus because picking Finkler means you don't have room for Powell. I suppose the mark against Powell is that 4 of his goals did come in just the one game. Still I believe he can score 13-14 goals in a season. Krishna could score 10 and Barbarouses could get 6 or 7. That gives you enough of a base with other people chipping in.

I would go:

           Riera------- A-Rod

 Barbarouses--Finkler--Krishna

                Powell

If I were to pick Roly it would be ahead of Finkler or A-Rod. I think Krishna and Finkler aren't so good at tracking back so leaving Riera with Roly alongside him would not be ideal. I don't see how McGlinchey would make the team if we don't need his set pieces.

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I quite like that formation. Assuming we have decent CB's I'd make a small tweak though and have only one of Riera and A-Rod playing and having Roly play slightly higher than the holding mid. 

In terms of surplus players, its all about depth isn't it? People complain about not having depth and then complain when we look like we'll have it in spades. A-Rod can cover for Roly and Riera, AM and if needed CB. Weemac can cover for both wide positions, AM and striker if needed. Fenton can cover pretty much anywhere as can Ridenton. Watson is a little more restricted but he's our only targetman so covers Plan B. In most positions our bench is miles deep. I'm already a lot less worried about key injuries next season.

The problem with leaving imports on the bench is a) it's a bit of a waste, especially if we struggle to find a good Aussie/NZ defender b) they are more likely to throw tantys. (imagine if we left Roly on the bench for Fink..) I also think Finkler is coming expecting to start every game. He threw a tantrum because he was left out of the ACL..

[quote=Doloras]

No strikers, no defenders. How long does this go on before everyone agrees that Ernie has no idea on how to pick a team?

I feel like next season is make or break with Ernie. There were some mitigating factors this year, but the truth is we've only had 1 good season under him.

The fact that no one can really figure out how to fit all of our attacking options into a starting line up that makes sense is what worries me.

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valeo edited March 25, 2016 04:32
djtim3000 wrote:
Ryan54 wrote:

If you score a goal every 140 minutes and play 90 minutes in all 27 games then you bang in 17 goals. This is why I think we need to start Powell next season. This is also why I feel Finkler is a bit surplus because picking Finkler means you don't have room for Powell. I suppose the mark against Powell is that 4 of his goals did come in just the one game. Still I believe he can score 13-14 goals in a season. Krishna could score 10 and Barbarouses could get 6 or 7. That gives you enough of a base with other people chipping in.

I would go:

           Riera------- A-Rod

 Barbarouses--Finkler--Krishna

                Powell

If I were to pick Roly it would be ahead of Finkler or A-Rod. I think Krishna and Finkler aren't so good at tracking back so leaving Riera with Roly alongside him would not be ideal. I don't see how McGlinchey would make the team if we don't need his set pieces.

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I quite like that formation. Assuming we have decent CB's I'd make a small tweak though and have only one of Riera and A-Rod playing and having Roly play slightly higher than the holding mid. 

In terms of surplus players, its all about depth isn't it? People complain about not having depth and then complain when we look like we'll have it in spades. A-Rod can cover for Roly and Riera, AM and if needed CB. Weemac can cover for both wide positions, AM and striker if needed. Fenton can cover pretty much anywhere as can Ridenton. Watson is a little more restricted but he's our only targetman so covers Plan B. In most positions our bench is miles deep. I'm already a lot less worried about key injuries next season.

The problem with leaving imports on the bench is a) it's a bit of a waste, especially if we struggle to find a good Aussie/NZ defender b) they are more likely to throw tantys. (imagine if we left Roly on the bench for Fink..) I also think Finkler is coming expecting to start every game. He threw a tantrum because he was left out of the ACL..

[quote=Doloras]

No strikers, no defenders. How long does this go on before everyone agrees that Ernie has no idea on how to pick a team?

I feel like next season is make or break with Ernie. There were some mitigating factors this year, but the truth is we've only had 1 good season under him.

valeo edited March 25, 2016 04:31
djtim3000 wrote:
Ryan54 wrote:

If you score a goal every 140 minutes and play 90 minutes in all 27 games then you bang in 17 goals. This is why I think we need to start Powell next season. This is also why I feel Finkler is a bit surplus because picking Finkler means you don't have room for Powell. I suppose the mark against Powell is that 4 of his goals did come in just the one game. Still I believe he can score 13-14 goals in a season. Krishna could score 10 and Barbarouses could get 6 or 7. That gives you enough of a base with other people chipping in.

I would go:

           Riera------- A-Rod

 Barbarouses--Finkler--Krishna

                Powell

If I were to pick Roly it would be ahead of Finkler or A-Rod. I think Krishna and Finkler aren't so good at tracking back so leaving Riera with Roly alongside him would not be ideal. I don't see how McGlinchey would make the team if we don't need his set pieces.

I quite like that formation. Assuming we have decent CB's I'd make a small tweak though and have only one of Riera and A-Rod playing and having Roly play slightly higher than the holding mid. 

In terms of surplus players, its all about depth isn't it? People complain about not having depth and then complain when we look like we'll have it in spades. A-Rod can cover for Roly and Riera, AM and if needed CB. Weemac can cover for both wide positions, AM and striker if needed. Fenton can cover pretty much anywhere as can Ridenton. Watson is a little more restricted but he's our only targetman so covers Plan B. In most positions our bench is miles deep. I'm already a lot less worried about key injuries next season.

The problem with leaving imports on the bench is a) it's a bit of a waste, especially if we struggle to find a good Aussie/NZ defender b) they are more likely to throw tantys. (imagine if we left Roly on the bench for Fink..) I also think Finkler is coming expecting to start every game. He threw a tantrum because he was left out of the ACL..