Mariners Preseason 2019

[Forum Phoenix]

He won’t win any aerial duals that’s a given. But he’ll still steal his share of balls, win a few tackles, and most importantly as a central midfielder, keep possession, even under pressure, then consistently pick a pass... so while he might not be a classic ball winning DM, he’s got many of the most important attributes. Very Intelligent player.

Playing number 10 would have seemed like a more natural fit given his stature, so the fact he still doesn’t at 20, must be for a good reason im thinking. My money is on the fact he’s continually proved himself good enough as a DM so far. And his greatest strength likely lies in composure not creativity.

 

[shipwreck]

So we've drawn Brisbane Roar, who defeated Sydney FC 2-0

 

[Forum Phoenix]

So we've drawn Brisbane Roar, who defeated Sydney FC 2-0

Great chance to plant a flag and build confidence.

 

[Pirate Pete]

So we've drawn Brisbane Roar, who defeated Sydney FC 2-0

Brisbane away that is.

 

[turbo]

Great chance to plant a flag and build confidence.

That'll be hard with a back 2 unless we bring some more players in.

 

[Michael]

I like it. Good chance to really build some confidence in the boys and for us fans.
We’ll have Markovski in and going well by then (touch wood) and he looks the goods thankfully. We won’t have GG and maybe not tongyik so could be good chance for Lewis Miller to get some minutes. But rowles still has his suspension doesn’t he?

I have question marks over fowlers British signings, Roy will score goals but the other 4 are all average league 1 players at best, so they’ll work hard but their quality on the ball will be limited imo.

 

[turbo]

But rowles still has his suspension doesn’t he?

yep. This is his last match to serve afaik. If we get through he should be able to play the next round.

I have question marks over fowlers British signings,

That'll be one of the interesting stories of the season. Will that be a good enough level for his visa players and will the sum of the parts be more important than a few individuals. Apparently last night they were pretty strong at the back.

 

[Wombat]

Not saying that Nizzy doesn't put in the effort but Melling puts in a lot of work for us. Yes his passing lets him down, sometimes more than others, but he was very busy and had some good performances for us last year. His work rate was far higher than most of our starting players. I dont think it's a bad idea to have and use both of them for different situations.

Melling is a good squaddie but not starting 11. Maybe useful in closing out a game with his relentless running and tackling.

 

[turbo]

Melling is a good squaddie but not starting 11

I wasnt suggesting he was, I'm not sold on Nisbet being a starter yet either. Both decent options to have for depth or injury though.

 

[Wombat]

I like it. Good chance to really build some confidence in the boys and for us fans.
We’ll have Markovski in and going well by then (touch wood) and he looks the goods thankfully. We won’t have GG and maybe not tongyik so could be good chance for Lewis Miller to get some minutes. But rowles still has his suspension doesn’t he?

I have question marks over fowlers British signings, Roy will score goals but the other 4 are all average league 1 players at best, so they’ll work hard but their quality on the ball will be limited imo.

League 1 players will have a higher technical ability than most HAL players

 

[turbo]

League 1 players will have a higher technical ability than most HAL players

I dont think that's what most people are questioning, it's whether they bring as much to the team as other visa signings do. What Fowler is doing could fail or it could further influence future visa player trends.

 

[Wombat]

You saw the results last night. Even look at LeFronde last season. He was a League 1/Championship player.

Snobbery from Foster and the Football elite has stopped clubs from mining where they should. The Asian influx this season could also be good for our League.

 

[bikinigirl]

We won’t have GG and maybe not tongyik so could be good chance for Lewis Miller to get some minutes. But rowles still has his suspension doesn’t he?

. I heard Miller picked up an injury ... hence no coverage in Maitland

. Simon starting CB?

 

[turbo]

I didnt get to watch the game in full and that was 1 game in preseason, we've got a long way to go before judgement can be passed on his imports either way. ALF did stuff up a few chances last night from what I've heard and the first goal was a lucky deflection. Second goal was very nice though.

 

[bikinigirl]

Melling is a good squaddie but not starting 11. Maybe useful in closing out a game with his relentless running and tackling.

. only useful in closing out a game if we're nowhere near our 18 yard box

 

[finally retired]

. I heard Miller picked up an injury ... hence no coverage in Maitland

. Simon starting CB?

noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo (please no)

 

[turbo]

Simon starting CB?

Nobody outmemes the mariners. But if we can get it out of our system in preseason that would be tops.

 

[Ironbark]

At least all the issues with our backs happened now and not mid-season. Hopefully Staj has a plan to manage it (best if the plan was acquiring more depth/quality CBs)

 

[Michael]

League 1 players will have a higher technical ability than most HAL players

The better ones, yeah ofcourse.
The ones fowlers brought with him aren’t some of the better ones.

 

[Forum Phoenix]

That'll be hard with a back 2 unless we bring some more players in.

Forgotten we have 3 CB’s out. Might be a bridge too far. Interesting to see what we do in tomorrow nights friendly.