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Ernie Merrick - former Phoenix manager

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Posted February 18, 2013 23:54 · last edited February 18, 2013 23:55

Bazinga... jeezuz, I can't keep up!

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Surge edited February 18, 2013 23:55

The answer is dependant on what the organisation is trying to achieve and how they're trying to achieve it (I'm not sure they know themselves tbh). And, whether Ricki is still "around" as I believe if he is, then they'll be more likely to take the cheap option a punt on a coach with no A-league experience.

I'd like to see RH hang around (and don't believe for a moment he won't) and getting an Aussie coach (assuming Greenie stays as assistant). This will also help us attract half decent Aussie players... and yes, I know there's been exceptions (ie: Dura) but how many have we brought in since LT moved on?... A couple of kids (one of which has stated we're nothing but a shop window - and good luck to him), and other clubs rejects/journeymen. If we want to be competetive (win the league competetive) it's imperative that we attract 2-3 Aussies who are starting 11 quality (and I don't mean VL17 level). They'll have options with other clubs so if we can't sell them the dream/environment we've no chance. It's not like the FFA will help us out.

The balance will be crucial, and it's not a level playing field. Yet.