Mariners Squad 2024/2025 ALM and ACL Elite

[Corsair]

Now that we're back with Charlesworth and how drastically the TV money distribution got slashed I doubt he would be willing to open the purse strings.

I meant actual insurance not Daddy money!

 

[JoyfulPenguin]

I meant actual insurance not Daddy money!

Either way, saves him some cash. In the dark days all that was funding the club was the TV money, I doubt that's changed.

 

[Big Al]

So the Young Socceroos squad just got announced, no Mariners in the squad.

Would have thought at least Peraic-Cullen and Brandtman would have made it.

Most A League players not released

 

[Corsair]

Either way, saves him some cash. In the dark days all that was funding the club was the TV money, I doubt that's changed.

It's actually a serious point, the less money you have and the weaker the squad the more you need proper insurance, but the less money you have to spend on it. Catch 22...

 

[Spacks]

Now that we're back with Charlesworth and how drastically the TV money distribution got slashed I doubt he would be willing to open the purse strings.

There's no cash here alright, here there's no cash

 

[priorpeter]

Window’s closed. Sure we could sign an injury replacement but they would have to be someone off contract. By the time we get someone fit and bedded into the squad (if there even was anyone who could add something of substance), would there be much of a point?

 

[Spacks]

Window’s closed. Sure we could sign an injury replacement but they would have to be someone off contract. By the time we get someone fit and bedded into the squad (if there even was anyone who could add something of substance), would there be much of a point?

Nah we should just chill, it's a rebuild year.

 

[priorpeter]

Nah we should just chill, it's a rebuild year.

That’s not at all what I’m saying, and I expect us to be pushing for finals at a minimum, top 4 if I’m being greedy. I just can’t think of anyone immediately readily available who would come in and add value now that the window is closed. We missed the boat on Balotelli as he’s signed elsewhere.

 

[Ozhammer]

That’s not at all what I’m saying, and I expect us to be pushing for finals at a minimum, top 4 if I’m being greedy. I just can’t think of anyone immediately readily available who would come in and add value now that the window is closed. We missed the boat on Balotelli as he’s signed elsewhere.

Would have been good enough to make the team though PP?

 

[Corsair]

Window’s closed. Sure we could sign an injury replacement but they would have to be someone off contract. By the time we get someone fit and bedded into the squad (if there even was anyone who could add something of substance), would there be much of a point?

Depends how many more serious injuries occur, they seem to be building up...

Sainsbury
Di Pizio
Theohaurus
Tapp

Anyone I missed?

That's 4 starting players out...with an extra keeper we're down to 20 outfield players to select 17 from.

 

[FFC Mariner]

Need to hire a decent physio then.....

 

[Tevor]

Depends how many more serious injuries occur, they seem to be building up...

Sainsbury
Di Pizio
Theohaurus
Tapp

Anyone I missed?

That's 4 starting players out...with an extra keeper we're down to 20 outfield players to select 17 from.

The bright side is some of the fringe players get a go early in the season when games are less crucial. I’m glad Diesel got a run otherwise it looked like he wasn’t going to get a run for some time.

 

[booney]

Fornaroli absent from last Melbourne Victory squad.He would be on a contract but if possible we need a proven goal scorer who can also hold the ball up.

 

[Big Al]

It’s good to find out if Diesel and Paull can improve to be worth investing in for the future.

Seems they were bad together in preseason but Brian might be able to steady them and help them grow.

No need for a couple months panic buy and we have no money again

 

[FFC Mariner]

Fornaroli absent from last Melbourne Victory squad.He would be on a contract but if possible we need a proven goal scorer who can also hold the ball up.

There is no way on earth we could afford half his wages