R2 vs WSW, Sunday 7pm SS1

Getting some starting 11 players back from the AW's fiasco. What's the line up ? COYN !

Siggy Siggy Siggy Siggy

Why is Siggy not standing in front of the goal?

He doesn't even need to. 

I think we're going to beat them.

I'll be interested in seeing what shape the Nix players away on AW duty will come back home in.

that's a huge call! I'd be happy if we managed a draw. Especially with Moss (he makes me nervous with his one/two mistakes per game)

I'd go with this

                Moss

Adams - Boxall - Dura - Caira

              Riera - Manny

Ifill - Hernandez - Kenny C

          Waffles

Bench: Spoons, Siggy, Hicks, Brockie, Boyd

I know Adams wasn't great on Sunday but I'm struggling to think of anyone else I'd rather have there. Also I rate Boxall so I'd keep him in over Siggy. Riera looks a much better player than Vince so lets get him in the middle now!

Could move Boxall or even Siggy over to RB? Not ideal, but probably better than Adams. 

Or just put Bertos there ffs. 

I'd rather Adams than Siggy but Boxall could slot in there okay.

Also interested to see what he does with Brockie - I'm not quite sure where he fits into the Merrick game plan but you've got to find a way to replace his goals if you leave him out; not easy 

my team.......                                                              Moss

                                         Siggy                 Boxhall                  Dura                  Caira

                                              Riera               Manny           Henandez         Kenny C

                                                                Brockie               Huysegems

subs.....Spoons, Hicks Ifill  ,Boyd, Adams               

With the All Whites playing Wednesday then flying back from LA and flying on to Aussie, I'm not sure Ernie will start many of them. I expect to see Spoonley retain the keepers gloves and Dura replacing Adams, with Boxall going to RB. Brockie on the bench for Watson.

Is Leo back? If so, would have him at full back instead.

Merrick doesn't want Leo to play at right back for some reason.

Strange decision to dump one converted attacker-into-full back for another (Fenton) ...

Was it a knee or a thigh? I had forgotten about that.

I think the only thing to fear at WSW is the hostile environment. Definitely have one of the best groups of supporters by a mile. I don't think their team is anything special at all to be honest. Nix to win.

I hope Spoonley keeps his place. I thought he did quite well against the roar. He left his line and smothered, he CAUGHT the ball instead of punching it. Ok, he made the odd mistake but I felt a lot of confidence with him. Moss makes me want to take up smoking for the first time. Reminds me of "Spider" we had for a season or two. Shame we couldn't get back Reddy or Vuducovic.

That's not completely true. He did say that initially but later said Leo could fill in there when he got back from international duty. I think he will be picked at right back if fit.

This is what I think the team will be assuming everyone is fit...

                  Moss

Bertos Siggy  Durante  Caira

               Riera Muscat

Cunningham Hernandez  Brockie  

               Hysugems

Spoonley, Boxall, Lia, Hicks, Iffill

Until Ifill is 100% fit, I quite like him coming off the bench against some tired legs. So I'd go for:

                 Moss

Boxall     Siggy   Dura     Caira

         Riera      Muscat

Brockie       Hernandez    Kenny

                Stein

Bench: Spoons, Lia, Ifill, Hicks, Boyd

Don't really think that this will happen though. Will probably be what Marshy has above but with Lia instead of Riera.

Err no, I wasn't. Although in Paston's case he retired at the right time - goes out a World Cup hero at the right age. I don't think his last season was his best and he made the right decision.

Spoonley could well be worth the punt although I have not seen the Aussie fella in action.

I also think people forget the Riera is a natural left footer (unless he was faking at ACFC) where if he was not in the midfield, he was at LB. For the Phoenix, I suspect he would play in goal if asked.

Was it that obvious....?

Why did we sign Shermy again? Going to go down as the most pointless signing in Nix history I think

And serve up the half-time oranges.

I wonder if Ernie is doing someone a favour plucking a kid from QSL

Jeeeez, TAB got us at $7.50! You'd be crazy not to get on that.

Must be it's so odd. Why sign a kid as RB/LB and not play him when that cover is required. People can say oh but hes not ready yet but REALLY? why sign a guy thats not ready. So over that kind of thinking...