Posted July 10, 2025 10:41
· last edited July 10, 2025 13:18
Feels like there are no good kiwi/aus options for us that could lead the back line like Wooten did.
Tuiloma too expensive and would have better offers especially after his last game.
Adams has a +1 and green card so would stay in US.
Musa is old, but plays CB 90 mins each week and maybe could want to come home after his contract ends?
Maybe Tommy Smith wants to play more that 5-15 minute bench cameos for Auckland especially because of the world cup. Could be smart to come here to stay local and get game time to prove himself for the world cup? Doubt it, but I wouldn't mind him for a season with all the young defenders we have.
Aus free agents that could be good are Beadling or Laws which I don't know much about, but could be good enough if we really want somebody older.
Guys in the NZ leagues like Mitchell, Gray, or Benj Mata seem like too much of a gamble and might be better to use/develop what we have.
Maybe we just go all in on getting attackers this season and rely on Hughes plus LKH/Piper in a back 3 or 2 with Rufer sitting deep to lead and hope they all swim instead of sink. Defense has our most experienced young guys who do look promising so maybe give them a chance and focus on scoring more than conceding.coochiee
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So Gill reckons there could be announcement of our new visa striker next week. Says it is still yet to be decided whether the other visa spot will be used on a CB or a #10, depends on the quality of local player we can get in either position
You'd think finding a quality Aus/Kiwi free agent CB would be a lot easier than a local AM. Bearing in mind based off last season, that without that high quality AM the Nix could again be quite shark.
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Unknown editoredited July 10, 2025 13:18
Feels like there are no good kiwi/aus options for us that could lead the back line like Wooten did.
Tuiloma too expensive and would have better offers especially after his last game.
Adams has a +1 and green card so would stay in US.
Musa is old, but plays CB 90 mins each week and maybe could want to come home after his contract ends?
Maybe Tommy Smith wants to play more that 5-15 minute bench cameos for Auckland especially because of the world cup. Could be smart to come here to stay local and get game time to prove himself for the world cup? Doubt it, but I wouldn't mind him for a season with all the young defenders we have.
Aus free agents that could be good are Beadling or Laws which I don't know much about, but could be good enough if we really want somebody older.
Guys in the NZ leagues like Mitchell, Gray, or Benj Mata seem like too much of a gamble and might be better to use/develop what we have.
Maybe we just go all in on getting attackers this season and rely on Hughes with LKH/Piper in a back 3 or 2 with Rufer sitting deep to lead and hope they all swim instead of sink. Defense has our most experienced young guys who do look promising so maybe give them a chance and focus on scoring more than conceding.coochiee
imanixsupporter
So Gill reckons there could be announcement of our new visa striker next week. Says it is still yet to be decided whether the other visa spot will be used on a CB or a #10, depends on the quality of local player we can get in either position
You'd think finding a quality Aus/Kiwi free agent CB would be a lot easier than a local AM. Bearing in mind based off last season, that without that high quality AM the Nix could again be quite shark.
Unknown editoredited July 10, 2025 11:02
Feels like there are no good kiwi/aus options for us that could lead the back line like Wooten did.
Tuiloma too expensive and would have better offers especially after his last game.
Adams has a +1 and green card so would stay in US.
Musa is old, but plays CB 90 mins each week and maybe could want to come home after his contract ends?
Maybe Tommy Smith wants to play more that 5-15 minute bench cameos for Auckland especially because of the world cup. Could be smart to come here to stay local and get game time to prove himself for the world cup? Doubt it, but I wouldn't mind him for a season with all the young defenders we have.
Aus free agents that could be good are Beadling or Laws which I don't know much about, but could be good enough if we really want somebody older.
Guys in the NZ leagues like Mitchell, Gray, or Benj Mata seem like too much of a gamble and might be better to use/develop what we have.
Maybe we just go all in on getting attackers this season and rely on Hughes with LKH/Piper in a back 3 or 2 with Rufer sitting deep to lead and hope they all swim instead of sink. Defense has our most experienced young guys who look promising so maybe give them a chance and focus on scoring more than conceding.coochiee
imanixsupporter
So Gill reckons there could be announcement of our new visa striker next week. Says it is still yet to be decided whether the other visa spot will be used on a CB or a #10, depends on the quality of local player we can get in either position
You'd think finding a quality Aus/Kiwi free agent CB would be a lot easier than a local AM. Bearing in mind based off last season, that without that high quality AM the Nix could again be quite shark.
Unknown editoredited July 10, 2025 10:52
Feels like there are no good kiwi/aus options for us that could lead the back line like Wooten did.
Tuiloma too expensive and would have better offers especially after his last game.
Adams has a +1 and green card so would stay in US.
Musa is old, but plays CB 90 mins each week and maybe could want to come home after his contract ends?
Maybe Tommy Smith wants to play more that 5-15 minute bench cameos for Auckland and could be keen to come here to stay local and get game time to prove himself for the world cup? Doubt it, but I wouldn't mind him for a season with all the young defenders we have.
Aus free agents that could be good are Beadling or Laws which I don't know much about, but could be good enough if we really want somebody older.
Guys in the NZ leagues like Mitchell, Gray, or Benj Mata seem like too much of a gamble and might be better to use/develop what we have.
Maybe we just go all in on getting attackers this season and rely on Hughes with LKH/Piper in a back 3 or 2 with Rufer sitting deep to lead and hope they all swim instead of sink. Defense has our most experienced young guys who look promising so maybe give them a chance and focus on scoring more than conceding.coochiee
imanixsupporter
So Gill reckons there could be announcement of our new visa striker next week. Says it is still yet to be decided whether the other visa spot will be used on a CB or a #10, depends on the quality of local player we can get in either position
You'd think finding a quality Aus/Kiwi free agent CB would be a lot easier than a local AM. Bearing in mind based off last season, that without that high quality AM the Nix could again be quite shark.
Unknown editoredited July 10, 2025 10:45
Feels like there are no good kiwi/aus options for us that could lead the back line like Wooten did.
Tuiloma too expensive and would have better offers especially after his last game.
Adams has a +1 and green card so would stay in US.
Musa is old, but plays CB 90 mins each week and maybe could want to come home after his contract ends?
Maybe Tommy Smith wants to play more that 5-15 minute bench cameos for Auckland and could be keen to come here to stay local and get game time to prove himself for the world cup? Doubt it, but I wouldn't mind him for a season with all the young defenders we have.
Aus free agents that could be good are Beadling or Laws which I don't know much about, but could be good enough if we really want somebody older.
Guys in the NZ leagues like Mitchell, Gray, or Benj Mata seem like too much of a gamble for such an important role and might be better to use what we have.
Maybe we just go all in on getting attackers this season and rely on Hughes with LKH/Piper in a back 3 or 2 with Rufer sitting deep to lead and hope they all swim instead of sink. Defense has our most experienced young guys who look promising so maybe give them a chance and focus on scoring more than conceding.coochiee
imanixsupporter
So Gill reckons there could be announcement of our new visa striker next week. Says it is still yet to be decided whether the other visa spot will be used on a CB or a #10, depends on the quality of local player we can get in either position
You'd think finding a quality Aus/Kiwi free agent CB would be a lot easier than a local AM. Bearing in mind based off last season, that without that high quality AM the Nix could again be quite shark.
Unknown editoredited July 10, 2025 10:44
Feels like there are no good kiwi/aus options for us that could lead the back line like Wooten did.
Tuiloma too expensive and would have better offers especially after his last game.
Adams has a +1 and green card so would stay in US.
Musa is old, but plays CB 90 mins each week and maybe could want to come home after his contract ends?
Maybe Tommy Smith wants to play more that 5-15 minute bench cameos for Auckland and could be keen to come here to stay local and get game time to prove himself for the world cup? Doubt it, but I wouldn't mind him for a season with all the young defenders we have.
Aus free agents that could be good are Beadling or Laws which I don't know much about, but could be good enough.
Guys in the NZ leagues like Mitchell, Gray, or Benj Mata seem like too much of a gamble for such an important role and might be better to use what we have.
Maybe we just go all in on getting attackers this season and rely on Hughes with LKH/Piper in a back 3 or 2 with Rufer sitting deep to lead and hope they all swim instead of sink. Defense has our most experienced young guys who look promising so maybe give them a chance and focus on scoring more than conceding.coochiee
imanixsupporter
So Gill reckons there could be announcement of our new visa striker next week. Says it is still yet to be decided whether the other visa spot will be used on a CB or a #10, depends on the quality of local player we can get in either position
You'd think finding a quality Aus/Kiwi free agent CB would be a lot easier than a local AM. Bearing in mind based off last season, that without that high quality AM the Nix could again be quite shark.
Unknown editoredited July 10, 2025 10:43
Feels like there are no good kiwi/aus options for us that could lead the back line like Wooten did.
Tuiloma too expensive and would have better offers especially after his last game.
Adams has a +1 and green card so would stay in US.
Musa is old, but plays CB 90 mins each week and maybe could want to come home after his contract ends?
Maybe Tommy Smith wants to play more that 5-15 minute bench cameos for Auckland and could be keen to come here to stay local and get game time to prove himself for the world cup? Doubt it, but I wouldn't mind him for a season with all the young defenders we have.
Aus free agents that could be good are Beadling or Laws which I don't know much about, but could be good enough.
Guys in the NZ leagues like Mitchell, Gray, or Benj Mata seem like too much of a gamble for such an important role and might be better to use what we have.
Maybe we just go all in on getting attackers this season and rely on Hughes with LKH/Piper in a back 3 or 2 with Rufer sitting deep to lead and hope they all swim instead of sink. Defense has our most experienced young guys so maybe give them a chance and focus on scoring more than conceding.coochiee
imanixsupporter
So Gill reckons there could be announcement of our new visa striker next week. Says it is still yet to be decided whether the other visa spot will be used on a CB or a #10, depends on the quality of local player we can get in either position
You'd think finding a quality Aus/Kiwi free agent CB would be a lot easier than a local AM. Bearing in mind based off last season, that without that high quality AM the Nix could again be quite shark.
Unknown editoredited July 10, 2025 10:42
Feels like there are no good kiwi/aus options for us that could lead the back line for us like Wooten did.
Tuiloma too expensive and would have better offers especially after his last game.
Adams has a +1 and green card so would stay in US.
Musa is old, but plays CB 90 mins each week and maybe could want to come home after his contract ends?
Maybe Tommy Smith wants to play more that 5-15 minute bench cameos for Auckland and could be keen to come here to stay local and get game time to prove himself for the world cup? Doubt it, but I wouldn't mind him for a season with all the young defenders we have.
Aus free agents that could be good are Beadling or Laws which I don't know much about, but could be good enough.
Guys in the NZ leagues like Mitchell, Gray, or Benj Mata seem like too much of a gamble for such an important role and might be better to use what we have.
Maybe we just go all in on getting attackers this season and rely on Hughes with LKH/Piper in a back 3 or 2 with Rufer sitting deep to lead and hope they all swim instead of sink. Defense has our most experienced young guys so maybe give them a chance and focus on scoring more than conceding.coochiee
imanixsupporter
So Gill reckons there could be announcement of our new visa striker next week. Says it is still yet to be decided whether the other visa spot will be used on a CB or a #10, depends on the quality of local player we can get in either position
You'd think finding a quality Aus/Kiwi free agent CB would be a lot easier than a local AM. Bearing in mind based off last season, that without that high quality AM the Nix could again be quite shark.
