Sounds like there might be some wide angle highlights at some stage.
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Deeeecent lineup.
Man I wish I could see some clips of this.
So excited about the season now, since seeing us at Weka Park, and now this result.
Still have to play CCM twice - the Nix have had a tendency to play down a gear against them in the past season or two.
We clearly have a great attack - PLLLEEEEASE get us some defensive cover and we can really do something this year!!!!
We clearly have a great attack - PLLLEEEEASE get us some defensive cover and we can really do something this year!!!!
Agreed. Unfortunately, not many options out there. We will likely just take another punt with an Australian fb, give him a few games, swap him out half way through the season and never see him again.
We clearly have a great attack - PLLLEEEEASE get us some defensive cover and we can really do something this year!!!!
Agreed. Unfortunately, not many options out there. We will likely just take another punt with an Australian fb, give him a few games, swap him out half way through the season and never see him again.
And end up with Fenton at right back again...
Great win against a rich team full of 'stars'
Ernie seems happy how we played, and the twitter was full of praise about our structure. 2 golas from freekicks, this a good way to win games against dominating sign and could make a big difference at the end.
As fans we should have a designted villain in every team: Beserk, Codhill. Who else?
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We clearly have a great attack - PLLLEEEEASE get us some defensive cover and we can really do something this year!!!!
Agreed. Unfortunately, not many options out there. We will likely just take another punt with an Australian fb, give him a few games, swap him out half way through the season and never see him again.
Whaddabout T W-H?
We clearly have a great attack - PLLLEEEEASE get us some defensive cover and we can really do something this year!!!!
This off season these are the Aussie defenders that have joined A-League clubs this off season: Rose, Clisby, Cornthwaite, Garuccio, Donachie, Alessi, Zullo, Rowles, Wilkinson, Williams & Muscat.
There have been reports that we were in for Zullo, Williams and tried to poach Risdon before he re-signed with the Glory. So it isn't like we are not trying.
We clearly have a great attack - PLLLEEEEASE get us some defensive cover and we can really do something this year!!!!
This off season these are the Aussie defenders that have joined A-League clubs this off season: Rose, Clisby, Cornthwaite, Garuccio, Donachie, Alessi, Zullo, Rowles, Wilkinson, Williams & Muscat.
There have been reports that we were in for Zullo, Williams and tried to poach Risdon before he re-signed with the Glory. So it isn't like we are not trying.
Got to judge where we are when the season starts - but "they're trying" isn't really the answer. Maybe you need to retain some salary cap juice to pay someone over the odds if they are going to make a big improvement to your team
We clearly have a great attack - PLLLEEEEASE get us some defensive cover and we can really do something this year!!!!
This off season these are the Aussie defenders that have joined A-League clubs this off season: Rose, Clisby, Cornthwaite, Garuccio, Donachie, Alessi, Zullo, Rowles, Wilkinson, Williams & Muscat.
There have been reports that we were in for Zullo, Williams and tried to poach Risdon before he re-signed with the Glory. So it isn't like we are not trying.
Got to judge where we are when the season starts - but "they're trying" isn't really the answer. Maybe you need to retain some salary cap juice to pay someone over the odds if they are going to make a big improvement to your team
We clearly have a great attack - PLLLEEEEASE get us some defensive cover and we can really do something this year!!!!
This off season these are the Aussie defenders that have joined A-League clubs this off season: Rose, Clisby, Cornthwaite, Garuccio, Donachie, Alessi, Zullo, Rowles, Wilkinson, Williams & Muscat.
There have been reports that we were in for Zullo, Williams and tried to poach Risdon before he re-signed with the Glory. So it isn't like we are not trying.
Got to judge where we are when the season starts - but "they're trying" isn't really the answer. Maybe you need to retain some salary cap juice to pay someone over the odds if they are going to make a big improvement to your team
Think getting rid of A-Rod, trying to get an import full-back that is up to scratch and getting someone like a T-W-H in as midfield cover would've probably been the play. Lot of 'ifs' and 'buts' in there though.
Sounds like there might be some wide angle highlights at some stage.
Sounds like News's sex tape.
We clearly have a great attack - PLLLEEEEASE get us some defensive cover and we can really do something this year!!!!
This off season these are the Aussie defenders that have joined A-League clubs this off season: Rose, Clisby, Cornthwaite, Garuccio, Donachie, Alessi, Zullo, Rowles, Wilkinson, Williams & Muscat.
There have been reports that we were in for Zullo, Williams and tried to poach Risdon before he re-signed with the Glory. So it isn't like we are not trying.
Got to judge where we are when the season starts - but "they're trying" isn't really the answer. Maybe you need to retain some salary cap juice to pay someone over the odds if they are going to make a big improvement to your team
Think getting rid of A-Rod, trying to get an import full-back that is up to scratch and getting someone like a T-W-H in as midfield cover would've probably been the play. Lot of 'ifs' and 'buts' in there though.
Except A-Rod is a good player, he can effectively cover the entire midfield and its arguable whether depth off the bench or a better right FB than what we already have, will get you results over a season.
The whole FB issue is strange anyway, how can there not be a reasonably promising young Aussie or Kiwi RB across the 40 or so premier teams below A-league level in both countries? Though obviously I know nothing about being a FB as I thought Gulley looked like he could push on (as did Danaskos on the left).
I am going to this Saturday's Knox grammer match ... will give a post match review as best I can
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We clearly have a great attack - PLLLEEEEASE get us some defensive cover and we can really do something this year!!!!
This off season these are the Aussie defenders that have joined A-League clubs this off season: Rose, Clisby, Cornthwaite, Garuccio, Donachie, Alessi, Zullo, Rowles, Wilkinson, Williams & Muscat.
There have been reports that we were in for Zullo, Williams and tried to poach Risdon before he re-signed with the Glory. So it isn't like we are not trying.
Got to judge where we are when the season starts - but "they're trying" isn't really the answer. Maybe you need to retain some salary cap juice to pay someone over the odds if they are going to make a big improvement to your team
The whole FB issue is strange anyway, how can there not be a reasonably promising young Aussie or Kiwi RB across the 40 or so premier teams below A-league level in both countries? Though obviously I know nothing about being a FB as I thought Gulley looked like he could push on (as did Danaskos on the left).
I wonder if Rossi has a brother, a cousin, someone he's played with and owes him a favour? May be he can recommend someone from back home who also speaks Merrickese and plays fullback. Although I'm a big 3-5-2 fan - so no RB needed.
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[quote=james dean]
We clearly have a great attack - PLLLEEEEASE get us some defensive cover and we can really do something this year!!!!
This off season these are the Aussie defenders that have joined A-League clubs this off season: Rose, Clisby, Cornthwaite, Garuccio, Donachie, Alessi, Zullo, Rowles, Wilkinson, Williams & Muscat.
There have been reports that we were in for Zullo, Williams and tried to poach Risdon before he re-signed with the Glory. So it isn't like we are not trying.
Got to judge where we are when the season starts - but "they're trying" isn't really the answer. Maybe you need to retain some salary cap juice to pay someone over the odds if they are going to make a big improvement to your team
The whole FB issue is strange anyway, how can there not be a reasonably promising young Aussie or Kiwi RB across the 40 or so premier teams below A-league level in both countries? Though obviously I know nothing about being a FB as I thought Gulley looked like he could push on (as did Danaskos on the left).
I wonder if Rossi has a brother, a cousin, someone he's played with and owes him a favour? May be he can recommend someone from back home who also speaks Merrickese and plays fullback. Although I'm a big 3-5-2 fan - so no RB needed.
Unless his cousin is a Kiwi or Aussie then it wouldn't mean anything
No need at to worry as long as we score more than we let in who gives a shark if we dont sign a FB. In Ernie i trust or hope or fingers crossed.
I notice that the two CBs for South Melbourne who won the Victorian State Comp are Kiwi - Luke Adams and Michael Eagar - wonder if they are worth a shout for defensive cover?
I notice that the two CBs for South Melbourne who won the Victorian State Comp are Kiwi - Luke Adams and Michael Eagar - wonder if they are worth a shout for defensive cover?
Luke Adams wasn't very good when he was here. Michael Eager would be a great shout but it seems like Ernie doesn't rate him.
Still no highlights?
#shambles
Good point regarding danger from set pieces now. Teams can't intentionally foul us when we're in the front third which they've been happy to do previously.
as much as i wouldnt want them to go, Adams is good enough these days. he performed for the all whites aswell. Eagar warmed the bench half the season due to getting a bad injury last season. Was playing with jabs. Eagar would be too slow these days for A league but Adams is a gun. top bloke aswell.
as much as i wouldnt want them to go, Adams is good enough these days. he performed for the all whites aswell. Eagar warmed the bench half the season due to getting a bad injury last season. Was playing with jabs. Eagar would be too slow these days for A league but Adams is a gun. top bloke aswell.
Eags has finally turned into the old man he's looked like since he was 13 then! :)
as much as i wouldnt want them to go, Adams is good enough these days. he performed for the all whites aswell. Eagar warmed the bench half the season due to getting a bad injury last season. Was playing with jabs. Eagar would be too slow these days for A league but Adams is a gun. top bloke aswell.
That is interesting insider info. Cheers for that. We'll done on your victourious Victoria State season.
I notice that the two CBs for South Melbourne who won the Victorian State Comp are Kiwi - Luke Adams and Michael Eagar - wonder if they are worth a shout for defensive cover?
Luke Adams wasn't very good when he was here. Michael Eager would be a great shout but it seems like Ernie doesn't rate him.
thought Adams had improved a lot and was a standout for us in our campaign in the islands- though admittedly that's not a high bar!
We clearly have a great attack - PLLLEEEEASE get us some defensive cover and we can really do something this year!!!!
This off season these are the Aussie defenders that have joined A-League clubs this off season: Rose, Clisby, Cornthwaite, Garuccio, Donachie, Alessi, Zullo, Rowles, Wilkinson, Williams & Muscat.
There have been reports that we were in for Zullo, Williams and tried to poach Risdon before he re-signed with the Glory. So it isn't like we are not trying.
Got to judge where we are when the season starts - but "they're trying" isn't really the answer. Maybe you need to retain some salary cap juice to pay someone over the odds if they are going to make a big improvement to your team
Think getting rid of A-Rod, trying to get an import full-back that is up to scratch and getting someone like a T-W-H in as midfield cover would've probably been the play. Lot of 'ifs' and 'buts' in there though.
Except A-Rod is a good player, he can effectively cover the entire midfield and its arguable whether depth off the bench or a better right FB than what we already have, will get you results over a season.
The whole FB issue is strange anyway, how can there not be a reasonably promising young Aussie or Kiwi RB across the 40 or so premier teams below A-league level in both countries? Though obviously I know nothing about being a FB as I thought Gulley looked like he could push on (as did Danaskos on the left).
Bench is more important than the starting XI? That is a new one on me.
Bench is as important as the starting XI
Bench is as important as the starting XI
Still think that when you conceded 52 goals in 27 games and lost two of your 4 starting defenders you need to focus on that part of the park, but what do I know
Bench is as important as the starting XI
Still think that when you conceded 52 goals in 27 games and lost two of your 4 starting defenders you need to focus on that part of the park, but what do I know
Bench is as important as the starting XI
Still think that when you conceded 52 goals in 27 games and lost two of your 4 starting defenders you need to focus on that part of the park, but what do I know
I agree, though also think our defensive capabilities depend a lot on our midfield make up and wingers tracking back.
Bench is more important than the starting XI? That is a new one on me.
The composition of your bench is probably more important over the course of the season than a single position in your starting XI. That is what I wrote and I believe that to be true.
Bench is more important than the starting XI? That is a new one on me.
The composition of your bench is probably more important over the course of the season than a single position in your starting XI. That is what I wrote and I believe that to be true.
Right oh. Well I am going to suggest something that for some reason seems revolutionary and that is sign some defenders to improve our defence.
Last 4 seasons we have been objectively really bad. Finishing 10th, 9th, 4th and 9th; GD of -18, -6, +10 and -20 over the past 4 seasons - it doesn't make great reading!! 180 goals conceded in 108 games for 122 points (source; Wikipedia).
Bench is more important than the starting XI? That is a new one on me.
The composition of your bench is probably more important over the course of the season than a single position in your starting XI. That is what I wrote and I believe that to be true.
Right oh. Well I am going to suggest something that for some reason seems revolutionary and that is sign some defenders to improve our defence.
Last 4 seasons we have been objectively really bad. Finishing 10th, 9th, 4th and 9th; GD of -18, -6, +10 and -20 over the past 4 seasons - it doesn't make great reading!! 180 goals conceded in 108 games for 122 points (source; Wikipedia).
After season 2013/2014 the Nix finished 9th with a -6 goal difference. The next season they signed exactly ONE defender who only played less than a third of the season and the team finished with a +10 goal difference. The main difference? Depth and capability on the bench.
we have no depth in defence either though
we have no depth in defence either though
True, I don't disagree. It just seems that good FB's are hard to come by.
we have no depth in defence either though
True, I don't disagree. It just seems that good FB's are hard to come by.
I know. The quality of Facebook pages has been decreasing rapidly for years.
we have no depth in defence either though
True, I don't disagree. It just seems that good FB's are hard to come by.
we have no depth in defence either though
True, I don't disagree. It just seems that good FB's are hard to come by.
And on that point I disagree, but all good.