Nix Team? v QLD

What's the point in playing Elrich - who isn't comfortable on the left - instead of Lochhead when Lochhead was great there last week?

Doesn't make any sense at all.

Also, to the guy that said we should play 3 defensive midfielders at HOME (when we need to win pretty much every game to have a chance of making the top 4..), we aren't f**king Melbourne!



Sorry, but some of these ideas are crazy.
valeo2007-12-12 13:46:58

If he can't put a cross in from the right he most certainly can't put one in from the left.

Although you have a point about him cutting inside and shooting I don't think it's a great idea.

Love Daniel's play but there is no place for him and Felipe  in the starting line up if we still want to push for playoffs and play with 3 at the back. Bring him on later in the game. I can't decide who should play beside Ferrante.

The point is to put him in a position to shoot rather than cross. He should be comfortable on either side, Daniel crosses over a lot, it would be useful if Elrich did so as well.

[Edit] here is a good reason http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-DHsXpitPY[/Edit]

As for picking him over Lochhead, it was just an idea.  If you read the post I stated that that lineup was one way of fitting Elrich on the left, I did not say it was the best lineup we could put out, nor did I state it was the best lineup for this game.
Bones2007-12-12 14:24:11

Which is why it would work better with a back four and Lochhead overlapping.  Unfortunately, as I stated, we have an imbalance of strength in midfielders compared to defenders, which makes this suggestion impractical.

If we did have the personnel to play with a back four however,  a left foot/right foot combination on the flank would provide a lot of useful options.

Yeah, I agree somewhat with your last point. Wish we had a decent right back. Christie is ok but he's not comfortable and is too sluggish.

A right footed Lochhead would suit me fine.

Johnson in the centre of midfield is good at getting the ball and keeping it.  Distributes competently and makes himself available for the return.  No attempts at the million dollar pass.  Every team needs a guy like this.  We looked miles better when he came on against Perth.  Fill the spaces around him however you like. 

8 goal thriller predicted for this Friday night:

With Brownlie and Ferrante dominating...spot on!

Royce Brownlie getting 5. And Ferrante scoring

Was the game attended by Winston Peters and Helen Clark by any chance?

25k crowd I heard too.

Hahha Brownlie 5 goals.

Good to see that Tiatto and McKay might be out. That'd be a huge blow for QLD.

Having opposition players out doesn't really seem to help us much though

[edit] Tiatto confirmed out but McKay will be playing. I think Tiatto was out last time we played them as well?
valeo2007-12-12 16:54:37

Well, if the leader goes, we all have to go...

That Lynch is dangerous though, we'll have to watch him

Who cares when we've got Brownlie...

Same team as last week for me especially given I was advocating for Daniel as sub.  The reality to me is that it didnt actually get tested enough given the sending off so I think the reasons for doing it are still valid.  It unravelled a bit part way through the first half when they were strong but I think it gives us a strong start.....still prepared to drop Elrich tho but as long as he does send in crosses i think he should start.

Put him on penalties!!

http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/story/0,22049,22906770-5006068,00.html

Not sure if this has been posted and/or if it's the right thread, but Tiatto and McKay are 50-50 to play

EDIT: Tiatto is OUT. McKay is IN.
Rising_Phoenix2007-12-12 20:04:55

McKay's traveling, Dirty Tiatto isn't.

http://www.yellowfever.co.nz/show-news.asp?ID=1395

this ill be a tough game

I think we can pull it off.

I hope Melbourne lose though!

 Why?

Isn't it better if Newcastle lose? Bunches up the table and we have more of a chance of sneaking in the top 4.

Brownlie???????????


BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH

thats gold


he wouldn't even make the queensland roar bench. lol you guys are gunna get raped. 4-0 kruse 2, mckay 1, marcinho 1. there is no way your midfield will be able to contain ours. and your defense is absolutely terrible. you guys are in for a hiding.

It Will Be A Great Game And We Should Try And Be Louder Then Ever To Scare The sh*te Outta Queensland. Its There First Game Here And We Should Try And Unsettle Them.

Robbie Kruse was in this shot, but he got within 2 feet of Craig Moore and fell to the ground clutching his shin just as the shot was taken.

Gee some of you Wellingtons boys are pretty insecure, seems the only thing you can bag Qld about is their sponsor or the "so called" diving and rough play that you simply could not handle in the game at Suncorp earlier on in the year.... Harden the f**k up!!!!!

Point is we are heading towards a top two finish while your lot are only in with a ever so slight chance, which will be extinguished after 90 mins this Friday...

...and what have you got on us, Sheep jokes ?  Comedy Gold...and soooo original.

Actually, the first two seasons of the Kingz missed the playoffs in the last match of the season.  If we equal or better that I'll be stoked.
Hard News2007-12-12 22:40:20

Spot on. I'm just concerned that he may not understand your post, some fairly big words in there...

Revz its pretty sad that you have to come onto our forum cos yours isn't satisfying enough. Oh well you'll have lots to talk about when it all goes wrong on Friday!

lol i think the funniest thing is u think Marcinho is going to score, that kid couldnt get the ball into the back of the net to save himself, most shots off target- most shots in general, u guys have the top 2... funny that

Yeh, I think I will back Brownlie to score after all!

Our forum is just fine but thanks for asking...Just curious to see what the oppostion is saying, whether you thin it is sad or not means nothing to me..

Nothing wrong with banter, but if on Friday we win and you are not to be seen, then shame on you.

...and any gloating and I'll ban you...