Mariners Squad 2022/2023

[Corsair]

How is he going to get any game time? We are stacked in the attacking third.

True, hence the loan to Avondale. I guess he just wasn't good enough, maybe an NPL side will pick him up.

 

[pjennings]

An article on Garang quoting Craig Carley (GV Suns) and Sergio

https://true-faith.co.uk/new-gold-dream-garang-kuol-and-newcastle-uniteds-future/

 

[Big Al]

An article on Garang quoting Craig Carley (GV Suns) and Sergio

https://true-faith.co.uk/new-gold-dream-garang-kuol-and-newcastle-uniteds-future/

The defense talk is exactly what we are seeing for the Socceroos. He is not the player to hold on to a lead and defend he is the one when we need to go chase it. Will be interesting if we are behind if he gets another run

 

[Cricko_086]

I apologise in advance if this is a known fact but I have been away for some months. Do we get Garang for the game v the Scum or is his time here already?

 

[Insertnamehere]

An article on Garang quoting Craig Carley (GV Suns) and Sergio

https://true-faith.co.uk/new-gold-dream-garang-kuol-and-newcastle-uniteds-future/

Man I hope he and Alou go onto be top level players. If only, well they have now, to make a massive difference in the life of their family. But I feel like the Kuols are the types to feed their gain back to the community.

 

[Ironbark]

I apologise in advance if this is a known fact but I have been away for some months. Do we get Garang for the game v the Scum or is his time here already?

He's with us until January, so 5 more games

 

[Corsair]

Going off FB photos, looks like Moresche is training well. Hope he's back in Jan.

 

[Tevor]

Going off FB photos, looks like Moresche is training well. Hope he's back in Jan.

Would mean about a 10 month recovery so probably too soon, I recall Monty saying they will not rush him back and risk him. Does look like his training intensity has definitely lifted though so all good signs.

 

[sydmariner]

 

[LG__]

Seen a few people raving about Kaltak so here’s my humble opinion,

I think his strong points are incredible, seems to be on the end of nearly every single defending/attacking set piece in his vicinity and uses his strength and physicality incredibly well.

However there’s still a few heart in mouth moments in terms of his positioning & passing / playing out from the back.

If he can sort that out I think we have an absolute top shelf A Liga centre half.

 

[marinermick]

Seen a few people raving about Kaltak so here’s my humble opinion,

I think his strong points are incredible, seems to be on the end of nearly every single defending/attacking set piece in his vicinity and uses his strength and physicality incredibly well.

However there’s still a few heart in mouth moments in terms of his positioning & passing / playing out from the back.

If he can sort that out I think we have an absolute top shelf A Liga centre half.

I agree with this. Still concerned about his lack and opposition coaches putting fast players on him. Trent B got behind our defence with ease.

I also look at the Triantis versus Wanderers and wondered what has happened since . He was next level in that game.

 

[Coastalraider]

Had a thought last night leaving the game. We seem to be fairly patient with visa forwards.,, Tulio, Moresche, Beni for example that we understand it seems to take players like that a couple of months to warm up and understand the Australian game.

For some reason we/me haven’t afforded Kaltak the same leeway. Fair to say that he and Tulio were both 2 of our best the last 2 games, both following a similar trajectory of getting used to the comp.

 

[pjennings]

Seen a few people raving about Kaltak so here’s my humble opinion,

I think his strong points are incredible, seems to be on the end of nearly every single defending/attacking set piece in his vicinity and uses his strength and physicality incredibly well.

However there’s still a few heart in mouth moments in terms of his positioning & passing / playing out from the back.

If he can sort that out I think we have an absolute top shelf A Liga centre half.

The guy, while he is a bit older, has only been a football professional for a few months. IMHO he should be given a chance to learn in a professional environment similar to the guys coming through the NPL side. He has some fine attributes and seems to be learning quickly.

As for passing out from the back. When I look at it live I always worry (probably because I'm not in a position to judge) but when I watch the replays there normally doesn't seem too much to worry about.

 

[Michael]

I agree with this. Still concerned about his lack and opposition coaches putting fast players on him. Trent B got behind our defence with ease.

I also look at the Triantis versus Wanderers and wondered what has happened since . He was next level in that game.

I think triantis has been good every time he’s been on the pitch, last night he reminded me of a young Jedi in CM

 

[style_cafe]

I’m more worried about Danny with the ball at his feet than Kaltek. He just lets the opposition close himself down and im sure it won’t be long before he has a Matt Ryan moment…

 

[Corsair]

Had a thought last night leaving the game. We seem to be fairly patient with visa forwards.,, Tulio, Moresche, Beni for example that we understand it seems to take players like that a couple of months to warm up and understand the Australian game.

For some reason we/me haven’t afforded Kaltak the same leeway. Fair to say that he and Tulio were both 2 of our best the last 2 games, both following a similar trajectory of getting used to the comp.

Consequences for defensive mistakes are far worse than attacking mistakes.

 

[Corsair]

I also look at the Triantis versus Wanderers and wondered what has happened since . He was next level in that game.

Isn't he coming back from injury?

 

[pjennings]

Consequences for defensive mistakes are far worse than attacking mistakes.

Not really - missing an easy chance is just as bad as making a bad mistake that leads to a goal. We just criticize keepers and defenders more.

 

[style_cafe]

The defense talk is exactly what we are seeing for the Socceroos. He is not the player to hold on to a lead and defend he is the one when we need to go chase it. Will be interesting if we are behind if he gets another run

Absolutely fantastic article about Garang,thanks Al

 

[JoyfulPenguin]

Just noticed Monty in his presser say on Kaltak "he's going to be a big part of this club moving forward for the next couple of years." Cat out of the bag on a two year extension?