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Posted November 13, 2016 05:33 · last edited November 13, 2016 05:34

ConanTroutman wrote:

djtim3000 wrote:

ConanTroutman wrote:

tonya wrote:

Ernie deserves a big nod for last night's setup. Tough selection issues defensively, but the newies all did well. With the AW's out Ernie was freed of his biggest problem to date - how to fit Kosta, Roy, Finkler, Roly and McGlinchy all into the same side.

Watson created problems for CCM from the start, and made a huge difference at the top, taking some of the intense marking pressure off Krishna.  Yes it was only CCM, but Watson gave us the option of playing more directly, and faster in transition, when we needed to be. 

We aren't going to beat the Victory, or any of the top 4 sides by attempting pretty football for 90 mins. Kosta has to come in, but at least we have a Plan B option tactically now.

Generally agree, but the problem you mention is one of Ernie's own making. He signed every one of those players you mention without working out how to fit them all on the pitch together. 

Problem? If anything, having game changing players on the bench is a luxury most teams do not have and great recruitment. A good man manager then earns his keep, ensuring benched stars remain happy. Depth across the park is something the Nix have never really had before.

Look at the difference between the squads for Sydney and Adelaide for example, Sydney can bring fantastic players off the bench week in week out. It makes a obvious difference when compared with Adelaide, who through failing to adequately replace players have a handful of injuries and then a team that barely functions.

We don't have depth across the park though, we've got a lot of CM/AM/wide forward type players and piss all depth in other positions. Yeah our makeshift team looked alright yesterday but that was against CCM, and the week before we beat the Jets. Sure, you can only beat what's in front of you but those are two sides who have looked poor for the last few years and haven't had major changes this year. 

Seeing as Ernie doesn't seem to think A-Rod is a DM, who is behind Lia? Where is our depth there? Across both fullback positions we have one guy who is both a genuine fullback and who has professional experience- Doyle. Parkhouse is okay going forward but poor on defensive positioning. Tratt looks like he could be alright, Fenton and Ridenton aren't fullbacks. We could have upgraded our starting DM or one or both FBs before worrying about having quality on the bench

When you've only got a squad of 23, foreign player and salary cap restrictions; some compromises will need to be made. Looking at the squad performance when we're depleted due to injuries and an international window, it looks as though the coach may have the balance right - or at least a lot better than the past. Not many other A-league teams have a strong bench.

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djtim3000 edited November 13, 2016 05:34
ConanTroutman wrote:
djtim3000 wrote:
ConanTroutman wrote:
tonya wrote:

Ernie deserves a big nod for last night's setup. Tough selection issues defensively, but the newies all did well. With the AW's out Ernie was freed of his biggest problem to date - how to fit Kosta, Roy, Finkler, Roly and McGlinchy all into the same side.

Watson created problems for CCM from the start, and made a huge difference at the top, taking some of the intense marking pressure off Krishna.  Yes it was only CCM, but Watson gave us the option of playing more directly, and faster in transition, when we needed to be. 

We aren't going to beat the Victory, or any of the top 4 sides by attempting pretty football for 90 mins. Kosta has to come in, but at least we have a Plan B option tactically now.

Generally agree, but the problem you mention is one of Ernie's own making. He signed every one of those players you mention without working out how to fit them all on the pitch together. 

Problem? If anything, having game changing players on the bench is a luxury most teams do not have and great recruitment. A good man manager then earns his keep, ensuring benched stars remain happy. Depth across the park is something the Nix have never really had before.

Look at the difference between the squads for Sydney and Adelaide for example, Sydney can bring fantastic players off the bench week in week out. It makes a obvious difference when compared with Adelaide, who through failing to adequately replace players have a handful of injuries and then a team that barely functions.

We don't have depth across the park though, we've got a lot of CM/AM/wide forward type players and piss all depth in other positions. Yeah our makeshift team looked alright yesterday but that was against CCM, and the week before we beat the Jets. Sure, you can only beat what's in front of you but those are two sides who have looked poor for the last few years and haven't had major changes this year. 

Seeing as Ernie doesn't seem to think A-Rod is a DM, who is behind Lia? Where is our depth there? Across both fullback positions we have one guy who is both a genuine fullback and who has professional experience- Doyle. Parkhouse is okay going forward but poor on defensive positioning. Tratt looks like he could be alright, Fenton and Ridenton aren't fullbacks. We could have upgraded our starting DM or one or both FBs before worrying about having quality on the bench

When you've only got a squad of 23, foreign player and salary cap restrictions; some compromises will need to be made. Looking at the squad performance when we're depleted due to injuries and an international window, it looks as though the coach may have the balance right - or at least a lot better than the past.