Central Coast Mariners Squad 2021/22

[Ozhammer]

I’m wondering if we’ve thought ahead on what happens if Stensness or Rowles have a great Olympic performance and attract offers too good to reject? I’m guessing Nisbet could slot in for Stensness (though not exactly like for like) and Hall could partner Tongyik if he comes back. If he doesn’t we need a CB.

I know Monty rates Max Ballard from the academy very highly as a 6, so I would imagine he is likely to figure in his plans as an understudy at the very least. Kye would likely be the hardest player to replace given he is naturally left footed and thus gives good balance to our CB pairing.

 

[Michael]

"Probably looking to strengthen in fullback area and wide areas." Monty talked about seemingly everyone who will be there next season, including Ruon Tongyik who hasn't been announced as re-signed yet, absolutely no mention of Nigro so I assume he is gone.

Monty: "Myself and my assistant Sergio"
I assume that means Sergio Raimundo from our youth set-up is/will be Monty's assistant?

Monty: "We have to aim to be in the top six...Without being stupid and saying we're going to win the A-League."
Definitely lower expectations then last year.

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I wouldn’t say the expectations are lower. Staj never expected to finish 3rd. Last season for the most part was a miracle. Don’t have to be a genius to know lightning doesn’t strike same spot twice.

I personally don’t expect us to be world beaters but I do expect us to be quite competitive hopefully after a couple good visa signings

 

[Michael]

I know Monty rates Max Ballard from the academy very highly as a 6, so I would imagine he is likely to figure in his plans as an understudy at the very least. Kye would likely be the hardest player to replace given he is naturally left footed and thus gives good balance to our CB pairing.

also rate Balard.
Along with him, who else do we expect to be promoted from youth? My personal hopes would be Cahill, tsekenis, Jing (if he fails his trial) and maybe Brad Tapp

 

[pjennings]

I just want to know what the case is with these guys first. Hatch, Tongyik, Nigro, Casella & Bouman & Smylie. It sounds like Ruon is staying but it would be nice to get confirmation.

 

[Stephen Gibson]

is Matt hatch stay at central coast Mariner and jaden casella for next season sign them on two year deal and Ruon

 

[JoyfulPenguin]

I just want to know what the case is with these guys first. Hatch, Tongyik, Nigro, Casella & Bouman & Smylie. It sounds like Ruon is staying but it would be nice to get confirmation.

Would be great if the club announced who is staying and going. But the club seem to be focused on softening any bad news with good news. Holding onto announcing Tongyik's re-signing will let them quickly distract from any bad news story that comes out in the future.

From the way Monty talked Ruon's deal is done and dusted just not announced. Hatch also got a mention so I would say he is sticking around too.

The defeaning silence around Casella and Bouman makes me think they are going though that is pure speculation.

 

[pinklady]

I just want to know what the case is with these guys first. Hatch, Tongyik, Nigro, Casella & Bouman & Smylie. It sounds like Ruon is staying but it would be nice to get confirmation.

also rate Balard.
Along with him, who else do we expect to be promoted from youth? My personal hopes would be Cahill, tsekenis, Jing (if he fails his trial) and maybe Brad Tapp

Hatch, Ballard, Smylie and Cahill are all on scholarships for next season

 

[JoyfulPenguin]

Thanks for the summary. I'm happy with all of that.

Would be happy to keep Nigro as a sub if we can strengthen fullback

I've got a feeling that Nigro will go to Victory, considering thst they released Storm Roux. He was well liked by Victory fans, he's from Melbourne and it's an area that they only have scholarship players in and Popovic needs results immediately.

Hatch, Ballard, Smylie and Cahill are all on scholarships for next season

Good to hear that we have got that organised. Leaves room for a scholarship keeper!

 

[turbo]

Holding onto announcing Tongyik's re-signing will let them quickly distract from any bad news story that comes out in the future.

Or they want some clean air from those allegations

Casella and Bouman makes me think they are going though that is pure speculation.

Casella seems worth another punt as a sub or squad player. I dont think Bouman is what we're after unless we are intending to use him as a sub for Urena. May be off overseas again after missing the olympics?

 

[Ironbark]

I wouldn’t say the expectations are lower. Staj never expected to finish 3rd. Last season for the most part was a miracle. Don’t have to be a genius to know lightning doesn’t strike same spot twice.

I personally don’t expect us to be world beaters but I do expect us to be quite competitive hopefully after a couple good visa signings

 

[Ironbark]

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Just being a smart-arze. I agree with your point absolutely

 

[Insertnamehere]

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Are you saying Matt Simon will get struck by lightning twice?

 

[turbo]

Are you saying Matt Simon will get struck by lightning twice?

Would you be surprised if some sort of Frankensteinesque experiment involving lightning was behind last season’s increase in goals?

 

[scottmac]

I'd defs want Casella again. Showed a good desire to go forward when possible. I'd also want Bouman again because he covers all across the front and the wide spots at a stretch. Loses nothing in defence no matter where he plays. I think our money should be spent on a genuine attacking midfielder that covers right across the field and at least one brilliant wide defender.

 

[Insertnamehere]

Would you be surprised if some sort of Frankensteinesque experiment involving lightning was behind last season’s increase in goals?

Best I can think is nipple clamps and a car battery. That's about our usual budget as a club.

 

[marinermick]

I'd defs want Casella again. Showed a good desire to go forward when possible. I'd also want Bouman again because he covers all across the front and the wide spots at a stretch. Loses nothing in defence no matter where he plays. I think our money should be spent on a genuine attacking midfielder that covers right across the field and at least one brilliant wide defender.

And one that can take set pieces including corners.

 

[turbo]

Best I can think is nipple clamps and a car battery. That's about our usual budget as a club.

I think you’re headed down a different path to what I was but hey off season + lockdown will go to some strange places.

 

[Stephen Gibson]

Tomi Juric
Both sign for bulls macArthur today sad we did not get Craig noone at central coast Mariner he will be good player for us


Craig Noone

 

[Stephen Gibson]

I've got a feeling that Nigro will go to Victory, considering thst they released Storm Roux. He was well liked by Victory fans, he's from Melbourne and it's an area that they only have scholarship players in and Popovic needs results immediately.


Good to hear that we have got that organised. Leaves room for a scholarship keeper!

How do you know that nigro is go Melbourne victory? Show us

 

[JoyfulPenguin]

How do you know that nigro is go Melbourne victory? Show us

I don't know that he is, just a guess,and probably a wrong one considering Victory have signed Jason Geria now.