Aquilina certainly has it in his skillset, just need to get him back into some decent form.
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Mariners Squad 2022/2023
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while i would also like some kind of experience added to the squad, i think many are overlooking all the academy boys ready for a breakout year
Kuzevski
Cresnar
Tapp
Windust
Bayliss
Kasalovic
combined with the experience brought by Vuka & Kaltak, Beni, Cumdog & Storm, theres enough experience to get us by
i suspect Aquilina will spend a bit on the bench behind Kuzevski
Kuzevski
Cresnar
Tapp
Windust
Bayliss
Kasalovic
combined with the experience brought by Vuka & Kaltak, Beni, Cumdog & Storm, theres enough experience to get us by
i suspect Aquilina will spend a bit on the bench behind Kuzevski
Ironbark
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I agree we still need a little more experience to balance the squad - and quality depth in the mids would be ideal.
In our favour over last season (as seen in friendlies/training only) is we have at least a GK and a CB. maybe 2, that can distribute forward accurately and with pace. Running onto that are the likes of Beni, Ruhs, Ayongo, Garang and Silvera. All can score themselves. Then at the pointy end or receiving from them we have JC and hopefully Matty.
Still not sure what's happening with Matty or Nis, just because we haven't seen him since his surgery, and you'd think there is still room in the squad financially and physically for at least another signing. I guess they could wait and leave a spot to see what they need in January but would still like that strong presence in the mids to compliment Niz/Balard/Steele.
I also think it will be a breakout season for Kuzevski, Cresnar et al.
In our favour over last season (as seen in friendlies/training only) is we have at least a GK and a CB. maybe 2, that can distribute forward accurately and with pace. Running onto that are the likes of Beni, Ruhs, Ayongo, Garang and Silvera. All can score themselves. Then at the pointy end or receiving from them we have JC and hopefully Matty.
Still not sure what's happening with Matty or Nis, just because we haven't seen him since his surgery, and you'd think there is still room in the squad financially and physically for at least another signing. I guess they could wait and leave a spot to see what they need in January but would still like that strong presence in the mids to compliment Niz/Balard/Steele.
I also think it will be a breakout season for Kuzevski, Cresnar et al.
This is also a very good point. Our academy boys are elite. Kuzy, Tapp and Kasalovic look the next 3 in particular. I wouldn’t be surprised if the Lachie Bayliss gets involved too.
Who are we thinking will be Skipper? Max looks likely going off pre-season… youngest skipper since wilko if I’m not mistaken? Couldn’t go wrong with Vuka either, obviously.
Balard has been very vocal in the games that I have seen in pre-season. Either him or vuka I would say
Its always that unknown at the beginning of the season on how a squad will perform together, our squad last season punched above my expectations so would be great to see that again. The friendly against City will be a good test and to see if we are still experimenting in the mids which I expect to be the case with no Niz or Steele. Not sure either Dan or Triantis have performed that well in the mids so far, another run will not hurt either of them.
marinermick
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Or a Jem Karacan. He had a higher intensity than Tom and was more of a leader.
pjennings
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Triantis looked good in the mids - but yet to be tested against higher opposition
marinermick
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The Michael Baird/Adriano Pellegrino effect. Consistently our best players in preseason.
FFC Mariner
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Aquilina won't play more than a handful of games. Calling it.
Mariners 2016 level signing
Mariners 2016 level signing
Corsair
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Yeah not looking up to snuff so far, still early days though. People seem to have got a bit carried away with Storm, he's no spring chicken. I think we'll see him get exposed more for speed this season. It's going to be an interesting season, some of the other clubs have put a lot more money into their squads than us, I think the lack of experienced players may cost us.
Wombat
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But nowhere near Tom's technical ability.
Wombat
Well-Known Member
Strongly Disagree.
I’m with wombat on this one. He’s done it at A league level before. Was in a relatively even battle with Russell at WSW until they made their choice, possibly because he was in talks or signed with us. Just got to get whatever form issue sorted but you could say the same for Hall.
Wombat
Well-Known Member
Looked serviceable rather than good. But has the physique and touch to play there with a bit of polish. Not this year though.
midfielder
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hhhmmm here or in Australia thread....
Just comparing the in's and out's and a good look at other squads ...
Just comparing the in's and out's and a good look at other squads ...
Corsair
Well-Known Member
Victory look like they're taking it seriously this season. Will be interesting to see full squad lists, not as many new signings for some clubs as I thought.hhhmmm here or in Australia thread....
Just comparing the in's and out's and a good look at other squads ...
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