Some interesting twitter chat around ranking our 2019/20 signings (or top 5 at least). Thought I'd chuck mine here and see if people agree/drive some chat in a "bye" week.
1. Davila - head and shoulders our most influential player this year, one of the best signings in Phoenix history. Do I really need to say anything else?
2. Steinmann - one of the best central midfielders we have ever had on the books. Can do a little bit of everything. Steady, high workrate and incisive passing are hallmarks of his game. His massive imapct on the team was made more obvious when he was suspended/sick.
3. Marinovic - Best keeper in the league, imo. Along with Stevie T and DeVere have contributed to a very strong defensive core. An upgrade on Kurto in most ways - certainly better with the ball at his feet and at controlling his box (Kurto did love a flap). Much of a muchness between the two in shot stopping, which is still a very good thing.
4. Ball - Another workhorse. His eye for goal seems to be slowly locking in, after some wayward shooting early. Unfairly maligned in the FFA Cup game loss - yes he missed penalties (one was an amazing save), but also assisted both goals in that match and has been a key player since the day he arrived.
5. Devlin - Has provided great energy and ball-winning in our midfield but I have him low here because the player he's keeping out of the lineup isn't much of a downgrade on him. Still, smart move from Uffie to bring him over and really goes to show exactly how good Sydney are if he couldn't get a run there!
Notable mentions - DeVere, Hooper, Payne.
I think its fair to say this has been our best ever season of recruitment given the situation Uffie inherited and where we now sit on the ladder.