Central Coast Mariners Squad 2021/22

[Ironbark]

I'm thrilled. Birraz is immense but it's the implications of this I'm excited by. He is a key member of the leadership group. Ollie is still contracted, and the other talk in the article is of keeping the core spine of the group which is essential for keeping the culture and the work from this season rolling on.
The relief that Staj leaving isn't the pulling of the thread it looked to be is huge

 

[Forum Phoenix]

are you Clisby Jack ?

Lol. Clisby Jack sounds like a bush ranger,
Last year we were all jack of Clisby though.

 

[Forum Phoenix]

I'm thrilled. Birraz is immense but it's the implications of this I'm excited by. He is a key member of the leadership group. Ollie is still contracted, and the other talk in the article is of keeping the core spine of the group which is essential for keeping the culture and the work from this season rolling on.
The relief that Staj leaving isn't the pulling of the thread it looked to be is huge

Yeah and though we can’t know, it does lend credence to the idea the players believed this was the real key to their good season.

 

[Forum Phoenix]

For now the big hole is DDS and we need wingers and another striker.

If we keep Ruon as well, how do people feel about Hall at LB?

 

[sydmariner]

Mark Birighitti re-signs for two years

Goalkeeper Mark Birighitti will be in Mariners colours for two more years after extending his stay on the Central Coast this week. The Mariners gloveman had another superb season on the Coast during the team’s run to third spot, finishing...

www.ccmariners.com.au

The article also says more announcements in the coming days.

 

[Big Al]

For now the big hole is DDS and we need wingers and another striker.

If we keep Ruon as well, how do people feel about Hall at LB?

Not sure about that one.

It’s looking like we might have the core of our back 5 and the one we lost so far was solid but not spectacular and the otherside was our weakest in the chain.

I’d prefer a Left footer and Hall is not a RB or LB he is a CB. No doubt about that for me.

I’d rather go three at the back with him on the right of Roun if you want to fit him in the team than him at LB in a back 4

 

[Big Al]

We are starting to fix alot of he mistakes of the last few years.

1. Solid set backline. The chopping and changing stopped (competent players helped)

2. Also getting the experience to guide the youth right. Great hard older heads to show the boys the way and a good mix instead of of just 1 or 2 experienced guys.

3. Really good youth players

4. Keeping a spine together

We really might just need a couple of flashy players to top it off (not sure where we get them)

 

[Melange]

Not sure about that one.

It’s looking like we might have the core of our back 5 and the one we lost so far was solid but not spectacular and the otherside was our weakest in the chain.

I’d prefer a Left footer and Hall is not a RB or LB he is a CB. No doubt about that for me.

I’d rather go three at the back with him on the right of Roun if you want to fit him in the team than him at LB in a back 4

When Nigro signed I thought Staj said he could play right or left? Maybe switch him over for Hall on the right, Hall is right footed?

Alternatively, poach Galloway!

 

[Big Al]

When Nigro signed I thought Staj said he could play right or left? Maybe switch him over for Hall on the right, Hall is right footed?

Alternatively, poach Galloway!

Galloway would be great but don’t see us getting him again unfortunately

 

[Pirate Pete]

When Nigro signed I thought Staj said he could play right or left? Maybe switch him over for Hall on the right, Hall is right footed?

Alternatively, poach Galloway!

Yes, I think I remember hearing Nigro could play either side or midfield.

 

[turbo]

Bring in the scum from the Newcastle Fans Fourm.

Not after perfect english, just something that the punters are able to understand.

Hover over his name and click ignore if it bothers you that much.

 

[Coastalraider]

Isnt Hatch the next LB off the rank?

 

[Big Al]

Isnt Hatch the next LB off the rank?

Yes but there’s a bit of doubt about his defense I think

 

[Big Dog]

I wouldn't see Dan Hall as a LB. Definitely a centre back. Perhaps Nigro at LB and persist with Lewis Miller at RB. He is improving there. Not sure where Matt Hatch fits but I don't see him as our LB option yet.

 

[JackMariner]

What the hell have we done to have even a rumour of that happening. He might have left the "Old Hovel Biplanes" but as sure as shit I never ever want to see his ugly mug on the coast again.

 

[booney]

I agree and acknowledged he had a good season. But even a good team can (and often does) still have weaker elements - and for mine he’s still one of them.

Point being, I’m less worried at losing him than a number of others who I see as more critical to retain.

No argument there-retaining Birraz especially a lot more important than retaining Jack .Now need to retain Ruon though Hall is looking good if he does go.It would be difficult to replace Birraz with a keeper near to his standard.

 

[Cricko_086]

Official now I guess for DDS

 

[Ozhammer]

I guess it would have been all but impossible to keep every single one of the team and I hope this decision doesn’t see his career stall again.

Now is the time to allow Nizzy to play as an AM imho, as I believe he can do an excellent job in that position.

 

[Ironbark]

Whoever comes in as coach I'm hoping to see them run a system that suits the players we have. We do have some good players if we can hold onto them.

Staj loved his 4222 dropping back to a 442 in defence. I like the 442 in defence, but wasn't convinced by the 4222 late in the season.

 

[Rising Sun]

Yes but there’s a bit of doubt about his defense I think

So pretty much a like-for-like replacement then