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Posted September 14, 2020 16:15 · last edited September 14, 2020 16:36

austin111 wrote:

Assuming they get a “low cost” A League up and running next season I don’t think we need to be too despondent about our chances. OK it looks like we may lose most of our imports but every other club will be in the same boat. If we can keep our kiwis and currently signed Aussies and dip into the local competition for players we will do OK IMO. The other nine ALeague sides will be scrapping over the talent in their State leagues plus they have long neglected their academy’s. We however have done a great job developing local talent. Plus we will have almost sole rights to the local talent pool. I would rather be in our situation regarding players than most other clubs.

Not living in NZ anymore means I am out of touch with the domestic comp. Anyone got any suggestions on what players might make the grade? I remember there were some useful imports at Auckland City a few years ago. Anymore Singh’s or McCowatts out there?

Unfortunately not really true, as any player coming out of Ole (McCowatt being a one season exception) is bypassing the Nix. Ole grads currently make up a big chunk of the NZ talent pool.

I imagine some of the Kiwis at ACFC would definitely be keen on a crack at the A League. Whether they are good enough I don't know, but many of them have overseas pro experience. Maybe they are on less coin these days at Kiwitea St. It's coming up 3 years since ACFC were last at a CWC. Lewis, Doyle, Adam Mitchell, Andrew Blake, Myer Bevan. Cam Howieson has reportedly turned down the Nix before. Is 32 year old Emilano Tade worth a look? Supersport in South Africa (the Sydney FC of SA) were sad to see him go reportedly, but less sad to cut Brockie loose.

McGarry has obviously been mentioned. Jack-Henry Sinclair has fans. Ridenton and Roux (not that the Nix need another RB) are 2 off contract Kiwis in Australia can think of. With such a long off season plenty of time for Talay to invite in domestic players to trial, as the existing squad comes back in for pre season training.

He also has his Australian youth network to tap into, but is going to be problematic getting any young Aussies over to trial for awhile. Even worse re looking at any available Kiwis in US or Europe. But I guess as per usual what new visa players are picked up will be key. Might not be until January 2021 transfer window (still exists?) that those signing(s) are nailed down. Gives time for the Nix accountant to tell Talay/Gill what their budget is.

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austin111 wrote:

Assuming they get a “low cost” A League up and running next season I don’t think we need to be too despondent about our chances. OK it looks like we may lose most of our imports but every other club will be in the same boat. If we can keep our kiwis and currently signed Aussies and dip into the local competition for players we will do OK IMO. The other nine ALeague sides will be scrapping over the talent in their State leagues plus they have long neglected their academy’s. We however have done a great job developing local talent. Plus we will have almost sole rights to the local talent pool. I would rather be in our situation regarding players than most other clubs.

Not living in NZ anymore means I am out of touch with the domestic comp. Anyone got any suggestions on what players might make the grade? I remember there were some useful imports at Auckland City a few years ago. Anymore Singh’s or McCowatts out there?

Unfortunately not really true, as any player coming out of Ole (McCowatt being a one season exception) is bypassing the Nix. Ole grads currently make up a big chunk of the NZ talent pool.

I imagine some of the Kiwis at ACFC would definitely be keen on a crack at the A League. Whether they are good enough I don't know, but many of them have overseas pro experience. Maybe they are on less coin these days at Kiwitea St. It's coming up 3 years since ACFC were last at a CWC. Lewis, Doyle, Adam Mitchell, Andrew Blake, Myer Bevan. Cam Howieson has reportedly turned down the Nix before. Is 32 year old Emilano Tade worth a look? Supersport in South Africa were sad to see him go reportedly, but less sad to cut Brockie loose.

McGarry has obviously been mentioned. Jack-Henry Sinclair has fans. Ridenton and Roux (not that the Nix need another RB) are 2 off contract Kiwis in Australia can think of. With such a long off season plenty of time for Talay to invite in domestic players to trial, as the existing squad comes back in for pre season training.

He also has his Australian youth network to tap into, but is going to be problematic getting any young Aussies over to trial for awhile. Even worse re looking at any available Kiwis in US or Europe. But I guess as per usual what new visa players are picked up will be key. Might not be until January 2021 transfer window (still exists?) that those signing(s) are nailed down. Gives time for the Nix accountant to tell Talay/Gill what their budget is.

Unknown editor edited September 14, 2020 16:24
austin111 wrote:

Assuming they get a “low cost” A League up and running next season I don’t think we need to be too despondent about our chances. OK it looks like we may lose most of our imports but every other club will be in the same boat. If we can keep our kiwis and currently signed Aussies and dip into the local competition for players we will do OK IMO. The other nine ALeague sides will be scrapping over the talent in their State leagues plus they have long neglected their academy’s. We however have done a great job developing local talent. Plus we will have almost sole rights to the local talent pool. I would rather be in our situation regarding players than most other clubs.

Not living in NZ anymore means I am out of touch with the domestic comp. Anyone got any suggestions on what players might make the grade? I remember there were some useful imports at Auckland City a few years ago. Anymore Singh’s or McCowatts out there?

Unfortunately not really true, as any player coming out of Ole (McCowatt being a one season exception) is bypassing the Nix. Ole grads currently make up a big chunk of the NZ talent pool.

I imagine some of the Kiwis at ACFC would definitely be keen on a crack at the A League. Whether they are good enough I don't know, but many of them have overseas pro experience. Maybe they are on less coin these days at Kiwitea St. It's coming up 3 years since ACFC were last at a CWC. Lewis, Doyle, Adam Mitchell, Andrew Blake, Myer Bevan. Cam Howieson has reportedly turned down the Nix before. Is 32 year old Emilano Tade worth a look? Supersport in South Africa were sad to see him go reportedly, but less sad to cut Brockie loose.

McGarry has obviously been mentioned. Jack-Henry Sinclair has fans. Ridenton and Roux (not that Nix need another RB) are 2 off contract Kiwis in Australia can think of. With such a long off season plenty of time for Talay to invite in domestic players to trial, as the existing squad comes back in for pre season training.

He also has his Australian youth network to tap into, but is going to be problematic getting any young Aussies over to trial for awhile. Even worse re looking at any available Kiwis in US or Europe. But I guess as per usual what new visa players are picked up will be key. Might not be until January 2021 transfer window (still exists?) that those signing(s) are nailed down. Gives time for the Nix accountant to tell Talay/Gill what their budget is.

Unknown editor edited September 14, 2020 16:23
austin111 wrote:

Assuming they get a “low cost” A League up and running next season I don’t think we need to be too despondent about our chances. OK it looks like we may lose most of our imports but every other club will be in the same boat. If we can keep our kiwis and currently signed Aussies and dip into the local competition for players we will do OK IMO. The other nine ALeague sides will be scrapping over the talent in their State leagues plus they have long neglected their academy’s. We however have done a great job developing local talent. Plus we will have almost sole rights to the local talent pool. I would rather be in our situation regarding players than most other clubs.

Not living in NZ anymore means I am out of touch with the domestic comp. Anyone got any suggestions on what players might make the grade? I remember there were some useful imports at Auckland City a few years ago. Anymore Singh’s or McCowatts out there?

Unfortunately not really true, as any player coming out of Ole (McCowatt being a one season exception) is bypassing the Nix. 

I imagine some of the Kiwis at ACFC would definitely be keen on a crack at the A League. Whether they are good enough I don't know, but many of them have overseas pro experience. Maybe they are on less coin these days at Kiwitea St. It's coming up 3 years since ACFC were last at a CWC. Lewis, Doyle, Adam Mitchell, Andrew Blake, Myer Bevan. Cam Howieson has reportedly turned down the Nix before. Is 32 year old Emilano Tade worth a look? Supersport in South Africa were sad to see him go reportedly, but less sad to cut Brockie loose.

McGarry has obviously been mentioned. Jack-Henry Sinclair has fans. Ridenton and Roux (not that Nix need another RB) are 2 off contract Kiwis in Australia can think of. With such a long off season plenty of time for Talay to invite in domestic players to trial, as the existing squad comes back in for pre season training.

He also has his Australian youth network to tap into, but is going to be problematic getting any young Aussies over to trial for awhile. Even worse re looking at any available Kiwis in US or Europe. But I guess as per usual what new visa players are picked up will be key. Might not be until January 2021 transfer window (still exists?) that those signing(s) are nailed down. Gives time for the Nix accountant to tell Talay/Gill what their budget is.

Unknown editor edited September 14, 2020 16:17
austin111 wrote:

Assuming they get a “low cost” A League up and running next season I don’t think we need to be too despondent about our chances. OK it looks like we may lose most of our imports but every other club will be in the same boat. If we can keep our kiwis and currently signed Aussies and dip into the local competition for players we will do OK IMO. The other nine ALeague sides will be scrapping over the talent in their State leagues plus they have long neglected their academy’s. We however have done a great job developing local talent. Plus we will have almost sole rights to the local talent pool. I would rather be in our situation regarding players than most other clubs.

Not living in NZ anymore means I am out of touch with the domestic comp. Anyone got any suggestions on what players might make the grade? I remember there were some useful imports at Auckland City a few years ago. Anymore Singh’s or McCowatts out there?

Unfortunately not really true, as any player coming out of Ole (McCowatt being a one season exception) is bypassing the Nix. 

I imagine some of the Kiwis at ACFC would definitely be keen on a crack at the A League. Whether they are good enough I don't know, but many of them have overseas pro experience. Maybe they are on less coin these days at Kiwitea St. It's coming up 3 years since ACFC were last at a CWC. Lewis, Doyle, Adam Mitchell, Andrew Blake, Myer Bevan. Cam Howieson has reportedly turned down the Nix before. Is 32 year old Emilano Tade worth a look? Supersport in South Africa were sad to see him go reportedly, but less sad to cut Brockie loose.

McGarry has obviously been mentioned. Jack-Henry Sinclair has fans. Ridenton and Roux (not that Nix need another RB) are 2 off contract Kiwis in Australia can think of. With such a long off season plenty of time for Talay to invite in domestic players to trial, as the existing squad comes back in for pre season training.

He also has his Australian youth network to tap into, but is going to problematic getting any young Aussies over to trial for awhile. Even worse re looking at any available Kiwis in US or Europe. But I guess as per usual what new visa players are picked up will be key. Might not be until January 2021 transfer window (still exists) that those signing(s) are nailed down. Gives time for Nix accountant to tell Talay/Gill what their budget is.