Mariners Squad 2023/2024

[Wombat]

An underrated highlight of last night was that Monty was basically just taking the p1ss by the time of the last subs - taking Nector off and moving Brian to full back

Brian played fullback before and looked awesome in the role...so it wasn't a mickey take.

 

[Wombat]

Someone said a player was going to another ALeague club - is it Dan?

I'm hoping hard we've extended Tulio. If he doesn't stay we'd then at least get a fee

It is Dan sadly. The rumour is the drive bys but the Meth lab would make more sense.

 

[ryan]

That is a shame about Dan but he would be starting XI for most other sides.

 

[Rising Sun]

Brian played fullback before and looked awesome in the role...so it wasn't a mickey take.

Yes, absolutely agree with that based on that one stint he had there. It wasn't so much that Brian was playing full back that was the micky take, more that he took Nector off, the remaining 3 defenders all changed positions and slotted Harry in at left back. Pretty much saying you might have the golden boot and all time record goal scorer and your big money squad behind him but we can play whoever we want across the backline and we have you covered.

 

[Ancient Mariner]

However, it Kaltak as a fullback appears to be in Monty's thoughts somewhere. He is fast, reputed to be in the top 10 fastest footballers in the world. Maybe he was a 100m runner in his youth.
He would be like a supercharcharged Lewis Miller bringing terror to opposition wingers.
Just an interesting thought.
You would have to be mad though, he is too valuable as a central back.

 

[Pirate Pete]

However, it Kaltak as a fullback appears to be in Monty's thoughts somewhere. He is fast, reputed to be in the top 10 fastest footballers in the world. Maybe he was a 100m runner in his youth.
He would be like a supercharcharged Lewis Miller bringing terror to opposition wingers.
Just an interesting thought.
You would have to be mad though, he is too valuable as a central back.

The last sentence says it.
He's built like a centre back.

I remember him playing as full back, late in the game.
Was it against Adelaide when they were down to 10?
I remember him going on a great run and putting in a cross.
But he's a centre back.

 

[Ancient Mariner]

Went looking for the reference about his speed. I could not remember where I read it. Found this in my search.

 

[AJames]

Think rich may have accidentally revealed upcoming extension announcements when he said “every player is contracted for next year”
So if that’s true… Tulio and Theo have been extended which is obviously massive news. Who else was off contract?

Theo has definitely re-signed, he is only getting a 2 week off season.

 

[gemkayem]

Theo has definitely re-signed, he is only getting a 2 week off season.

Needs to be doing a few laps of the Skillion but I can’t wait to see him with a pre season under his belt

 

[Michael]

Theo has definitely re-signed, he is only getting a 2 week off season.

That’s scary for every other team in the comp

His solid build helps him beat players but 100% needs to become a 90minute player not just for us but his own career too. Such a talent.

 

[crock]

Also must mean danny is going around for one more season

 

[Ozhammer]

Our owner

Is he Russian?

 

[Ozhammer]

Also must mean danny is going around for one more season

Danny announced the activation of his second year a while back, so he is going nowhere

 

[AJames]

Brian heading to India as well?

 

[turbo]

Brian heading to India as well?

I expected Triantis but thought Kaltak would be around for at least another year. Keeping one of our CBs would make it a lot easier to rebuild around a good spine.

 

[bikinigirl]

Brian heading to India as well?

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. National team commitments

 

[crock]

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How good

 

[pjennings]

I expected Triantis but thought Kaltak would be around for at least another year. Keeping one of our CBs would make it a lot easier to rebuild around a good spine.

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[Ironbark]

If Monty stays for one more season I think there will be a lot of players that stay for the extra year rather then go and be a benchwarmer in europe. Another year of improving and their stocks rise even more, way more than a year sitting on the bench. And some of the players that have done this will know, and advise the same (eg. Sammy, Theo) as well as watching what has happened with Garang and Alou.

I think this even applies to Monty. One good season might get him a look in at a decent league. But a season like this, followed by success in Asia, and then another overperforming season - the offers will be much better.

Fingers crossed this is how everyone is looking at things.

 

[Tevor]

If Monty stays for one more season I think there will be a lot of players that stay for the extra year rather then go and be a benchwarmer in europe. Another year of improving and their stocks rise even more, way more than a year sitting on the bench. And some of the players that have done this will know, and advise, the same (eg. Sammy, Theo) as well as watching what has happened with Garang and Alou.

I think this even applies to Monty. One good season might get him a look in at a decent league. But a season like this, followed by success in Asia, and then another overperforming season - the offers will be much better.

Fingers crossed this is how everyone is looking at things.

Agree, then Monty can take a few players with him. Ange is good at doing this.