Mariners Squad - HAL 12 - 2016 - 2017

[Big Al]

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This is not looking good. Monty's mum just let the cat out of the bag.

Last dig at you should resign as see what you will be missing?
On podcast Shaun read his text out that said let's beat the jets and talk again next week. Shaun wouldn't have read it out if it was a talk about leaving conversation

 

[FFC Mariner]

Izzo, Monty, Fab, Roy,faty,Tavares. That's $1m of cap or thereabouts

 

[Shaun Mielekamp]

Hi everyone, whilst this was posted on the members page I thought it would sound to post here also:

After a great result last night it was a shame that the weather ended some great celebrations that were about to take place.

In regards to players contract negotiations it is important to know that out of respect for the players their families and any other clubs that may or may not be involved that until things are fully finalised and every avenue explored it is impossible and reckless to make public any assumptions on what the outcomes may or may not be.

I can assure you that the moment there is a definitive position the first place you will hear that will be via the club's official channels.

The club is still in regular conversation with all players and their representatives, many of these are moving in a very positive direction for everyone.

There does remain the reality that we still do not know what our full budget is for next year with the impending decision from the FFA on the grant still to be determined which has a direct affect on the salary cap parameters for next season.

We can confirm that there a several players who have been told that until we know the budget then we cannot make a rushed decision about their future with the club as much as we would like to either way.

The truth is that the future for many is still unknown and we appreciate everyone's understanding at the current situation.

The priority has been the season at hand and the passion showed by the boys reflected how important last nights win was. Whilst we know that members want to know right now all we can ask is that there is some patience to ensure every player has the best outcome for themselves and also ensures that the planning and structure for our clubs next season is done right.

When we know 100% then you will know 100% until then things are still flexible either way.

 

[Atomic]

We all understand. It's unfortunate though, when a player's mum posts a message on his instagram account saying that he wont be at the club next year, especially when that player is Monty, who I consider to be the heart and soul of the team.

 

[Timmah]

A club can do everything in it's power to control the message but sometimes that sort of stuff is beyond their reach. Sucks, but sad reality.

 

[shipwreck]

This TV rights salary cap issue is f**king up recruiting and retention at a very alarming level. FFA sort your shit out.

 

[pjennings]

Happy to lose Faty, Fab and Tav. Roy will be a shame and he'll cop it at the derbies. Izzo is also a shame.

Fab with residency now makes him a much more attractive option. Faty and Tav going, Monty and Fab with citizenship/residency will only leave Roy as a visa player if we can hang onto him.

 

[JoyfulPenguin]

Kwame Yeboah comes off contract for Borussia Monchengladbach at the end of this year, Paolo has had contact with him before and with Roy seemingly gone having Bingham and him fight it out for the starting striking spot would be a great idea. Has scored 8 goals in 22 games in the German third division this year.

 

[Wombat]

A club can do everything in it's power to control the message but sometimes that sort of stuff is beyond their reach. Sucks, but sad reality.

You mean they get caught out lying??

 

[Forum Phoenix]

Can you be more specific Wombat? Not a nice charge obviously.

 

[Pirate Pete]

Fab with residency now makes him a much more attractive option. Faty and Tav going, Monty and Fab with citizenship/residency will only leave Roy as a visa player if we can hang onto him.

Sorry, but have I missed some news about Fab? Does he now count as non visa because he's been in Aus for a while?
As far as I'm aware he didn't take out citizenship. Shaun was on the radio a while back talking about Monty becoming an Aussie.
When asked about Fab, the replay was something like... "uh, um, I don't know what he's doing".
Which seemed a bit strange to me that the club didn't know one way or the other.

 

[JoyfulPenguin]

Sorry, but have I missed some news about Fab? Does he now count as non visa because he's been in Aus for a while?
As far as I'm aware he didn't take out citizenship. Shaun was on the radio a while back talking about Monty becoming an Aussie.
When asked about Fab, the replay was something like... "uh, um, I don't know what he's doing".
Which seemed a bit strange to me that the club didn't know one way or the other.

Simon Hill initially said on TV that he was still a visa player, few minutes later he seemed to receive a message and said that he is no longer one.

 

[JoyfulPenguin]

Jacob Poscoliero turns 27 today!

 

[Pirate Pete]

Thanks JP.
How is he not a visa player? Anyone?

 

[Capn Gus Bloodbeard]

You mean they get caught out lying??

Show us the proof or give it a rest.
There a number of explanations for that tweet which don't involve intentional deception by the club.

 

[VicMariner]

*Groan* No Monty next season??
How do we replace him?

This TV rights salary cap issue is f**king up recruiting and retention at a very alarming level. FFA sort your shit out.

FFA have been on a downward spiral for years. I don't understand those clowns at all.

 

[Wombat]

Show us the proof or give it a rest.
There a number of explanations for that tweet which don't involve intentional deception by the club.

I hope there is an explanation.
He told me he wants to stay.

 

[Capn Gus Bloodbeard]

Could be that the comment meant something different to what it sounded (as others have suggested).
Could be that she thought he was retiring/leaving and he isn't - or is undecided.

Those are best case scenarios
It could be that he has decided to leave and hasn't confirmed with the club yet.

As I said, number of possibilities. Unfair to accuse the club of deceit. The way Shaun has been talking about/to Monty lately wouldn't make sense if he knew he was leaving. If Shaun was keeping that from us I can't see why he'd be talking about him the way he has been - he simply wouldn't be volunteering/making up that information at all. So I find intentional club deceit to be the least likely scenario here.

 

[style_cafe]

Jacob Tratt has been released from the Nix to return home to Sydney on compassionate grounds.
Any thoughts ?

 

[JoyfulPenguin]

Jacob Tratt has been released from the Nix to return home to Sydney on compassionate grounds.
Any thoughts ?

Personally thought he was very average throughout his time, better right backs both technically and athletically in the NSWNPL and NPLV.