2011/2012 Player thread

[Roy Law]

So Tom Rogic has been signed until the end of May. Bit of a short contract IMO

A lttle bit strange; only adds to the tension of being a Mariners fan

 

[dibo]

Gets him through to the end of the Champions League group stage but leaves him a free agent for next season- it's not that weird, really.

 

[Muppet]

Gets him through to the end of the Champions League group stage but leaves him a free agent for next season- it's not that weird, really.

True but that's I what I thought Musty was loaned back to us for. It seems to me as money for nothing.

 

[bikinigirl]

True but that's I what I thought Musty was loaned back to us for. It seems to me as money for nothing.

. taster on both sides of the equation?

. would assume it is not 'that' much money ... and we have a very busy coupla months ahead (and the squad has been shrinking)

. also the ownership structure is still unresolved

 

[Muppet]

So the sun rises, we are top of the league on an 11 run unbeaten run and Matt has now ridden off into the sunset. What next? Who replaces Matt who in some respects has been the engine that drives the Mariners.

To me an obvious choice would be Hearfield. Fast, precocious and with some skill to boot. But can he sustain the line and step into Matt's shoes sufficiently? What about McBreen? For all his faults he is a good target man who has banged in some handy goals. To my mind he is better playing in the position where he is now. And Kwas? Has not been seen for a while but is now apparently 100% fit. Second highest goalscorer for the club behind Matt and always seems to bang in the big one's when needed. There is also some guy called Mitchell Duke playing in the Youth who has a nose for goal. Choices...choices.....

Thoughts anyone? And no not Marvin. He needs to stay off the pies and get some match fitness.

 

[scottmac]

I think Arnie has made it quite clear it will be Hearfield and that Duke/Kwasnik will be the back up plan. It seems to me that Rogic will be Arnies 2nd choice for the #10 once he gets up to speed and Mcbreen will fill the gaps.

 

[bikinigirl]

. mcbreen had a number of opportunities to state his case last night ... but couldn't hit the target ... so you are right muppet - he is better where he is

. scottmac, i think you are right ... will be interesting to see how bernie & troy work together - both kwas and macbreen could be used on occasion if required. the changes to the starting line-up last night were perfect for the circumstances so i wouldn't rule out a bit of chop'n'change to suit the circumstances

. rogic could very well be the long term replacement for ronnie ... but that is a big call at the moment i reckon (perhaps part of the reason for the short, initial, contract)

 

[Roy Law]

A fit and firing Kwas will bring a lot to the squad - he was a stand out in the GF; I expect Arnie to rotate between Bernie, Heafield and Kwas with McBreen only occasionally filling in and Duke to slowly be given his chance

 

[style_cafe]

Hearfield & Bernie for the moment with Duke playing cameo roles...

Kwassies days with us are numbered due to his inconsistency( unless he re-invents himself like McBreen), I think Arnies patience with Kwassie will really be tested.

McBreen`s front line days are probably 2 seasons out of date.He is useful though as a back up 10.

As a roughie we could always throw Rose forward...

 

[Wombat]

I prefer Kwas to Hearfield as a forward.
But I think we need a real frontline striker to partner Bernie and we don't have one. I've only seen Duke play once but was suitably impressed so while it would be an incredibly young and inexperienced pairing....it could be very exciting.

 

[scottmac]

. rogic could very well be the long term replacement for ronnie ... but that is a big call at the moment i reckon (perhaps part of the reason for the short, initial, contract)

The guy would be at Reading if it wasn't for visa issues. I think the short term is so that he can get back to England ASAP. Arnie said in the post match that he is expected to be making starts before the year is out.

 

[MagpieMariner]

What's doing with Musialik? Haven't heard a dicky bird about him for ages. Is he still with us or have we quietly let him go?
I must admit I don't rate him, and I can't think who he might replace in the first team (or the Yoof for that matter) so if we still have him, why?

 

[scottmac]

Musalik is lining up for the youth in their first game of 2012 which will be his first game in a long time. So is Kwassie for that matter.

 

[shipwreck]

Musialik was at Soccer5s last night with the Mariners vs Competition Winners 5 a side game, looked fit and sharp but still has no chance of breaking into the first team any time soon! Only chance I can see is Hutch suspended for yellow cards/Rostyn injured and Bozanic away for olympic duty..

 

[Muppet]

Musialik was at Soccer5s last night with the Mariners vs Competition Winners 5 a side game, looked fit and sharp but still has no chance of breaking into the first team any time soon! Only chance I can see is Hutch suspended for yellow cards/Rostyn injured and Bozanic away for olympic duty..

Yeah I was at the Soccer 5's last night and was surprised to see the lads there. Kudo's to them all. Made one little kids day. He was there to watch his father play all decked out in his Mariners gear and the players turn up. It was priceless. No airs and graces. Olly was fantastic and actually started a conversation with me out of the blue as I was walking to the fields. This is what I like about our club with it's not dic@&eads policy.

I can't see Musialik making the first team except when we hit the heavy schedule of games involving both the ACL and A League games. Also when the others get called up for Olympic duty (providing they make it) that's when we will see these fringe players being used. I just hope they are with the game plan when they step onto the pitch.

 

[MagpieMariner]

Rostyn has more chance of suspension for yellows than Hutch - Rostyn currently has four, not sure about Hutch, think it's only 3.
After the first 5 cards, how many more for a second suspension?

 

[marinermick]

Coast-FM got the scoop last night on-air when Tony Walmsly said that Carceras has been signed for the extended ACL squad,

 

[scoober]

will Wilkinson be going to China before seasons end?

 

[Jocwa08]

will Wilkinson be going to China before seasons end?

Why would he, any rumours?

 

[bikinigirl]

Why would he, any rumours?

. was mentioned during the telecast on sunday ... so there is obviously interest there