Mariners Pre Season 2022

[Allreet?]

That's what I thought... makes it hard.

But I might go to the NPL game.

 

[pjennings]

When exactly is the Melb City game?

This Saturday, 4pm

Now if we could put it back to 5pm then at least we could put the U20s and First team on NPL TV on the big screen as part of the Family Day.

 

[Wombat]

I'm going to the City game but I will have my fingers crossed for the Academy teams.

 

[Ironbark]

Now if we could put it back to 5pm then at least we could put the U20s and First team on NPL TV on the big screen as part of the Family Day.

Great call

 

[Meerkat]

Now if we could put it back to 5pm then at least we could put the U20s and First team on NPL TV on the big screen as part of the Family Day.

That is actually a very clever idea.

 

[Rising Sun]

Now if we could put it back to 5pm then at least we could put the U20s and First team on NPL TV on the big screen as part of the Family Day.

Would need to be a flexible kick off time between 5.00pm and 5.45pm though to allow for the possibility of extra time and penalties in the NPL game

 

[priorpeter]

Would need to be a flexible kick off time between 5.00pm and 5.45pm though to allow for the possibility of extra time and penalties in the NPL game

City won’t agree to it. Was tough enough getting them to lock in a kick off time in the first place.

 

[marinermick]

City won’t agree to it. Was tough enough getting them to lock in a kick off time in the first place.

Plastic is not very flexible

 

[bikinigirl]

Plastic is not very flexible

. well that depends on your definition ... scientifically if something is plastic, it can be re-shaped - like your morals or stance on human rights when sufficient force (or cash) is applied

. surely that definition gives us a chance

 

[Corsair]

. well that depends on your definition ... scientifically if something is plastic, it can be re-shaped - like your morals or stance on human rights when sufficient force (or cash) is applied

. surely that definition gives us a chance

In which case seemingly Shuan Evans is made of plastic

 

[Wombat]

In which case seemingly Shuan Evans is made of plastic

He likes donations to his plastic. Its always nice to get those creeping debts cleared after one game.

 

[midfielder]

Hey guys, wanna start a CCM Fans Book Club thread?

go for it

 

[Ozhammer]

Plastic is not very flexible

It literally is one of the definitions of the word Mick.

 

[Forum Phoenix]

Very interested to see how we go against City. As an optimist, sorry to say that I'm not at all convinced by our balance of experience and leadership right now. Sure as hell want to be wrong and if we challenge this year, Monty is a genius... but looking at us right now, there's a lot of alarm bells ringing in my head.

 

[Ironbark]

Agreed. I felt the same way last season and was proven wrong, but the drop in over experience is easily quantifiable. Guess we'll see.

 

[JoyfulPenguin]

My issue with our squad this year is every signing is a speculative one. We haven't signed anyone who has demonstrated significant ability at this level or above.

There is no Urena, Bozanic or even Hiarej/Brama/Karacan level signing. Not even a Baro to a lesser extent.

We haven't signed a proven A-League performer who has excelled in Australia or beyond. Kelechi, Ayongo and Kaltak are all arguably coming from a weaker or equal league.

Even our younger players do not have the same level of A-League experience as past years. Kuol, Balard, Hall are yet to really run out a full season. In comparison to Rowles, Tongyik or Stensenss of seasons past they have far less experience at this level.

If any of our speculative signings go wrong or we get injuries I can see this season going south fast.

 

[scottmac]

My issue with our squad this year is every signing is a speculative one. We haven't signed anyone who has demonstrated significant ability at this level or above.

There is no Urena, Bozanic or even Hiarej/Brama/Karacan level signing. Not even a Baro to a lesser extent.

We haven't signed a proven A-League performer who has excelled in Australia or beyond. Kelechi, Ayongo and Kaltak are all arguably coming from a weaker or equal league.

Even our younger players do not have the same level of A-League experience as past years. Kuol, Balard, Hall are yet to really run out a full season. In comparison to Rowles, Tongyik or Stensenss of seasons past they have far less experience at this level.

If any of our speculative signings go wrong or we get injuries I can see this season going south fast.

Danny Vuk just sitting in the corner singing "what about me..... it isn't fair"

 

[style_cafe]

My issue with our squad this year is every signing is a speculative one. We haven't signed anyone who has demonstrated significant ability at this level or above.

There is no Urena, Bozanic or even Hiarej/Brama/Karacan level signing. Not even a Baro to a lesser extent.

We haven't signed a proven A-League performer who has excelled in Australia or beyond. Kelechi, Ayongo and Kaltak are all arguably coming from a weaker or equal league.

Even our younger players do not have the same level of A-League experience as past years. Kuol, Balard, Hall are yet to really run out a full season. In comparison to Rowles, Tongyik or Stensenss of seasons past they have far less experience at this level.

If any of our speculative signings go wrong or we get injuries I can see this season going south fast.

I was at Tuggerah this morning watching the last part of the session. For mine our most potent attacking weapon will be Vuka. His low trajectory Crawley kicks are so accurate they are going to catch out a lot defences especially late in the game. I didnt see Matty at all so I don’t think he’ll feature too much, if at all. Moresche was there but he’s about 8 months away. Nizzy was looking ok but very tentative in the game situation

 

[Tevor]

I was at Tuggerah this morning watching the last part of the session. For mine our most potent attacking weapon will be Vuka. His low trajectory Crawley kicks are so accurate they are going to catch out a lot defences especially late in the game. I didnt see Matty at all so I don’t think he’ll feature too much, if at all. Moresche was there but he’s about 8 months away. Nizzy was looking ok but very tentative in the game situation

Thanks for the info. Yeah Vuk is an exciting prospect and I hope he has a run on Saturday.

 

[Ironbark]

I was at Tuggerah this morning watching the last part of the session. For mine our most potent attacking weapon will be Vuka. His low trajectory Crawley kicks are so accurate they are going to catch out a lot defences especially late in the game. I didnt see Matty at all so I don’t think he’ll feature too much, if at all. Moresche was there but he’s about 8 months away. Nizzy was looking ok but very tentative in the game situation

That's what I've seen too. And we have players who can take advantage of that