nixin wrote:Bullion wrote:Yes.nixin wrote:NoBig Pete 65 wBurgess would be the best Nix state leagues recruit no?
There certainly have always been some good players in the Aussie state leagues capable of stepping up to the A-League or higher whose ability was never spotted by A-League clubs.
One of the most prominent examples is current Scotland international striker Lyndon Dykes who appeared in the World Cup, who is basically an Aussie.
Born on the Gold Coast to Scottish immigrant parents but he never played above Queensland state league level though Brisbane Roar had ample opportunity to scout him, he left for Scotland aged 20 and was instantly snapped up by Queen of the South, soon moving on to Premier League Livingstone, then QPR, Birmingham City and Charlton in the Championship.
The Nix have signed some good players from the Aussie state leagues in the past who were neglected by their local A-League sides, principally club legend Manny Muscat.
Another was striker Mirjan Pavlovic signed from Sydney United.
Dylan Fox, Josh Brindell-South, Adam Parkhouse, Blake Powell, Lewis Italiano are other players picked up by the Nix from state league clubs whose talent wasn't appreciated by their local A-League sides.
Kept Singh on the bench at times. Longish A league career. Outstanding for Newcastle last year. At or near the top of this list for me. Your mileage obviously varies.
Rudan only benched Singh because he was taking Burgess to WU with him.
Falls into the "good career, but not for us" list with Stensness.
Falls into the "good career, but not for us" list with Stensness.