Mariners Squad 2023/2024

[Coastalraider]

I don’t.

We have recruited a number of Aussie players from other teams recently - it’s not just visas and juniors. I don’t think any of our juniors are ready to be a starter with t the greatest respect to our academy team. Do Pizio got a couple of minutes last year, but he’s apparently off in Jan.

We have recruited recently Rhus, Theo, DWH, Sammy, McGarry, Roux, nectar, Aqua and Smith from other A league squads. And I’m sure there are a tonne of early 20s players banging down the door to get in our squad.

First thing I thought when Arzani was released is that he’s the kind of player who would get out of a crap system for another chance to rebuild and go overseas, ala Sammy. Sounds like he’s going to Vuk, but I’m sure there will be other like him.

 

[FFC Mariner]

I don’t.

We have recruited a number of Aussie players from other teams recently - it’s not just visas and juniors. I don’t think any of our juniors are ready to be a starter with t the greatest respect to our academy team. Do Pizio got a couple of minutes last year, but he’s apparently off in Jan.

We have recruited recently Rhus, Theo, DWH, Sammy, McGarry, Roux, nectar, Aqua and Smith from other A league squads. And I’m sure there are a tonne of early 20s players banging down the door to get in our squad.

First thing I thought when Arzani was released is that he’s the kind of player who would get out of a crap system for another chance to rebuild and go overseas, ala Sammy. Sounds like he’s going to Vuk, but I’m sure there will be other like him.

Arzani is a sicknote and far better being hugely overpaid by victory

 

[Coastalraider]

Fair - but de Silva was the same. Arguably Sammy looked the same last year as well.

 

[Meerkat]

So we have Alou for Cummings.
Who is going to replace Sammy?

I don’t think Alou is a straight Cummings replacement.. not yet. But it will certainly be good to have him home and no doubt at all, Monty and Serg will breathe new life into him again.

 

[pjennings]

I don’t think Alou is a straight Cummings replacement.. not yet. But it will certainly be good to have him home and no doubt at all, Monty and Serg will breathe new life into him again.

I don't either. However, with Tulio, Beni, Niz etc causing a lot of turnovers his speed will be better used than last time he was here. I.e we are a better side now

 

[Tevor]

I don't either. However, with Tulio, Beni, Niz etc causing a lot of turnovers his speed will be better used than last time he was here. I.e we are a better side now

Agree, watched what I could of him over in France recently but unfortunately the U23 set up isn’t so much about team play so he was given limited opportunities but he is fast and hustles well off the ball. If he can build some understanding with the team in the front third he could easily be a 10 to 15 goal striker.

 

[Spacks]

DHW + Koul
Theo Nisbet Balard Tulio
McGarry Kaltak ? Roux/?
Vuka

 

[Archie]

The only thing that looks a bit dodgy about this lineup is Farrell at CB which we saw a couple times this season. Also I’m relying on Tulio to resign his contract but overall I think this is a solid lineup.

 

[Holy]

Proved a lot of us wrong. Double bubble, baby!

Just heard you give him a big wrap on “The Borro breakdown“.

Good job big man

 

[Ozhammer]

So we have Alou for Cummings.
Who is going to replace Sammy?

Theo

 

[Ozhammer]

The only thing that looks a bit dodgy about this lineup is Farrell at CB which we saw a couple times this season. Also I’m relying on Tulio to resign his contract but overall I think this is a solid lineup.
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Don’t forget we have Windust and Paull in the NPL setup too

 

[Insertnamehere]

Theo

To be proven.

 

[Huddo]

Don’t forget we have Windust and Paull in the NPL setup too

we'll be bringing Zoracic as back up into left back. Farrell. if we end up doing well in the first half of the season I reckon he may be gone by mid-year.

 

[VonBowellski]

To be proven.

Same could be said for Sammy, 1st time he left he had consistency issues and didn't exactly light things up overseas or his loan at the jets. I think Theo has done enough in his cameos and with a full preseason to have first shot at the wing position.

 

[Big Al]

Theo needs some luck as well. If those early shots go in instead of hitting the bar in his first few games his confidence would have skyrocketed instead of feeling pressure for not scoring

 

[Big Al]

The only thing that looks a bit dodgy about this lineup is Farrell at CB which we saw a couple times this season. Also I’m relying on Tulio to resign his contract but overall I think this is a solid lineup.
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Big Chance that is is Paull at LCB. Will certainly put pressure on Farrell. How SFC didn’t give him a go when they had their injuries is beyond belief

 

[Insertnamehere]

Same could be said for Sammy, 1st time he left he had consistency issues and didn't exactly light things up overseas or his loan at the jets. I think Theo has done enough in his cameos and with a full preseason to have first shot at the wing position.

Theo does what Hoole used to do. Over possess. He should get first crack at starting, if he performs during pre season and earns it.

 

[Huddo]

Theo does what Hoole used to do. Over possess. He should get first crack at starting, if he performs during pre season and earns it.

Technically alot more proficient than Hoole

 

[shipwreck]

I also think Theo is very under rated defensively, he won some huge tackles, not to mention the one in the GF that lead to Moresches goal.

The problem is he isn't a 90 min player and honestly even with a full pre season I don't think he would be.

We definitely need a Sammy replacement.

 

[Archie]

Big Chance that is is Paull at LCB. Will certainly put pressure on Farrell. How SFC didn’t give him a go when they had their injuries is beyond belief

Yeah it’ll be a massive battle for the starting LB role this season and I can’t say either Faz or McGarry don’t deserve to be there