Posted February 22, 2025 14:52
· last edited February 22, 2025 14:55
Just
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I don’t think other clubs will find that as easy as it has been taking our players. Different financial model and deeper pockets, they won’t lose anybody they don’t want to.HattyCW
The most frustrating thing is that what if this somehow ends up being the only season where AFC achieve something like this?
They come in, get 3-0 over us in the derby, win the premiers plate and dare I say the title, then for the remainder of their lifespan end up performing like an average A-League team.
I guess what I'm trying to say is that I wouldn't be as frustrated or annoyed if they built on their achievements and continued to perform strongly in the seasons to come, instead of just turning out to be a one season wonder team who pissed us fans off by performing a clean derby sweep, and winning silverware before us.
You'd have to imagine A-League rivals will be doing everything they can next season to steal AFC's numerous star players.
I feel it's very likely if Auckland do win something/win it all this year, they will really struggle to keep that up at least for the next few seasons after because they seem very all in on this year and I doubt they keep up the spending to win more.
They will lose Paulsen which will be nearly impossible to replace without spending big (and having a solid keeper is really important for winning which we have learnt the hard way), Mata is on loan so he is likely gone (doubt they'd buy him), key players May, Moreno and Rogerson contracts all expire in June and their stocks will be high for bigger clubs/leagues to pick up, and even other standout players like De Vris (unlikely because 30), Pijnaker, Brimmer, or Verstraete would probably be looking to move overseas with their form instead of trying to dominate A-liga next year if opportunities come. I doubt Auckland will pass up coin or provide the coin to keep/replace these players in the future. Even Corcia's contract ends in June which is probably a huge deal for next season if they don't resign him.
It seems like they are very much all in on winning this year and will ease into being a development team like us in the future. Will make it more funny if they end up bottling the league.
I think the complete opposite. Foley wants success (look at Bournemouth, look at his Vegas NHL team) and will spend whatever he needs to achieve it. Think they will win a few titles in the next decade. Their off field staff like training facilities and academy pathways will improve
They formed a quality squad from complete scratch in a few months. They will have more time to scout & fill only a few gaps this season. Some even better visa players??
Paulsen will be missed. But they have a strong defensive unit without him. Sakai has re-signed. Doubt Shrewsbury will recall Mata. And guys like him Rogerson, De Vries and Pijnaker will likely stay another season at least leading into next year’s WC selection
Their AWs prospects have all strengthened with AFC
Other Kiwis like Singh, Just will certainly now be more open to a ALM move. They are a good chance to get Wood (who wants to play in the 2030 WC) in 2027 (end of Forest contract) or 2028
Nah I only see AFC as a club getting stronger in the short term
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Just
Napier Phoenix
I don’t think other clubs will find that as easy as it has been taking our players. Different financial model and deeper pockets, they won’t lose anybody they don’t want to.HattyCW
The most frustrating thing is that what if this somehow ends up being the only season where AFC achieve something like this?
They come in, get 3-0 over us in the derby, win the premiers plate and dare I say the title, then for the remainder of their lifespan end up performing like an average A-League team.
I guess what I'm trying to say is that I wouldn't be as frustrated or annoyed if they built on their achievements and continued to perform strongly in the seasons to come, instead of just turning out to be a one season wonder team who pissed us fans off by performing a clean derby sweep, and winning silverware before us.
You'd have to imagine A-League rivals will be doing everything they can next season to steal AFC's numerous star players.
I feel it's very likely if Auckland do win something/win it all this year, they will really struggle to keep that up at least for the next few seasons after because they seem very all in on this year and I doubt they keep up the spending to win more.
They will lose Paulsen which will be nearly impossible to replace without spending big (and having a solid keeper is really important for winning which we have learnt the hard way), Mata is on loan so he is likely gone (doubt they'd buy him), key players May, Moreno and Rogerson contracts all expire in June and their stocks will be high for bigger clubs/leagues to pick up, and even other standout players like De Vris (unlikely because 30), Pijnaker, Brimmer, or Verstraete would probably be looking to move overseas with their form instead of trying to dominate A-liga next year if opportunities come. I doubt Auckland will pass up coin or provide the coin to keep/replace these players in the future. Even Corcia's contract ends in June which is probably a huge deal for next season if they don't resign him.
It seems like they are very much all in on winning this year and will ease into being a development team like us in the future. Will make it more funny if they end up bottling the league.
I think the complete opposite. Foley wants success (look at Bournemouth, look at his Vegas NHL team) and will spend whatever he needs to achieve it. Think they will win a few titles in the next decade. Their off field staff like training facilities and academy pathways will improve
They formed a quality squad from complete scratch in a few months. They will more time to scout & fill only a few gaps this season. Some even better visa players??
Paulsen will be missed. But they have a strong defensive unit without him. Sakai has re-signed. Doubt Shrewsbury will recall Mata. And guys like him Rogerson, De Vries and Pijnaker will likely stay another season at least leading into next year’s WC selection
Their AWs prospects have all strengthened with AFC
Other Kiwis like Singh, Just will certainly now be more open to a ALM move. They are a good chance to get Wood (who wants to play in the 2030 WC) in 2027 (end of Forest contract) or 2028
Nah I only see AFC as a club getting stronger in the short term