Mariners Squad - HAL 12 - 2016 - 2017

[dibo]

We know the NPL is where we will shop. Might as well make it good.

 

[style_cafe]

We know the NPL is where we will shop. Might as well make it good.

Do we get a discount if we buy in bulk?

 

[sydmariner]

Customer loyalty program, buy 5 NPL players & get the 6th free

 

[Wombat]

I think Moss signed us up to one of those NPL programmes where they send the players automatically, whether we want one or not.

 

[Big Al]

It's not where we shop it's what we buy, how long we buy it and how we use them.

MV buys Jai Ingham we buy brad McDonald.

We buy prolific goal scorer, looks great in preseason then never use him or properly, sure he was slow but never played a style to suit him. That should have been evident from scouting.

 

[garlo]

Reddy signs with Glory...7th club Haha

 

[Rowdy]

Reddy signs with Glory...7th club Haha

Was talked about yesterday, in the
appropriate thread

 

[garlo]

Was talked about yesterday, in the
appropriate thread

You bloody got me

 

[style_cafe]

Reddy signs with Glory...7th club Haha

3 to go then he`ll have a full set

 

[pjennings]

Another reason for a second division - where we he go when he has the full set?

 

[Forum Phoenix]

We still have enough youth and inexperience already. No NPL recruits this next season I think would be wise.

And as to Heffernan, he was a failed attempt at Money ball. Have it on good authority by players who trained and played against him that he was simply not up to it at this level. But his record and goals against Wanderers got him a contract. It did not show poor research. It made sense in our position/budget limitations to sign him... but it didn't work out. Bingham and Trent are clearly better prospects. Bray showed potential - but he's older and had a bad run with injuries.

So the only one I feel differently about is Uskok, I thought there was some promise there. But I can still understand and I also appreciate the decision to go for experience instead.

 

[Rowdy]

Bray showed potential - but he's older and had a bad run with injuries.

Old ??? hardly

He's just turned 23 !, in 'Keeper-Dog years' one would still consider him a 'pup'

By comparison Necesvki is 36, getting closer to that age when one considers 'putting him down'

 

[Forum Phoenix]

I said "older"
But ive made an error, I was sure i read he was 28 - which surprised me. So i was thinking tinker and yes even Izzo had that over him.

At 23, i feel differently. He looked the most rounded and commanding of the 3.

 

[Rowdy]

Which is why he should have been given more time immediately after his 1st game.

And for those that say " Yeah, but he got injured- so TW made the right decision"
............ I say bull-shit.

A flap of a butterfly's wing (a different decision made) after his 1st game may very well have not eventuated in a tsunami (his injury).

All moot now.

 

[Wombat]

I said "older"
But ive made an error, I was sure i read he was 28 - which surprised me. So i was thinking tinker and yes even Izzo had that over him.

At 23, i feel differently. He looked the most rounded and commanding of the 3.

Clearly the best of the 3 and better than Ivan....which is why people are left shaking their heads again.

 

[JoyfulPenguin]

Football Federation Australia (FFA) has today formally approved the introduction of “Full Season Guest Players” for the Hyundai A-League 2016/17 season. The Full Season Guest Player proposal was approved by the FFA Board today after discussion between FFA Management, Club Chairmen, broadcasters and major stakeholders as part of the evolution of the Hyundai A-League leading into the 2016/17 season. The Full Season Guest Player spot will be available for all 10 clubs over and above the current two marquee spots on the Player Roster and is part of FFA’s earlier decision to set aside significant financial investment to assist with bringing big-name marquee players to the competition. “The Full Season Guest Player opens the door for clubs to attract high profile players that not only bring talent and exposure to their market but the entire competition,” said FFA CEO David Gallop. “This is a sign that we are serious about making the Hyundai A-League an exciting competition for our fans and an attractive proposition for high profile players to play their club football -

“As the Hyundai A-League has grown, the standard of play has dramatically improved and we believe the creation of this extra marquee position will allow for continued growth in performance but also marketability and visibility. “We have taken input from all stakeholders across the Hyundai A-League landscape and we were unanimous in our belief that this will help grow the competition.” Hyundai A-League clubs will receive financial assistance as part of a marketing agreement if they attract players who satisfy strict FFA criteria built around broad appeal of the entire competition. The Full Season Guest Player must fit within the maximum Player Roster of 23. “To satisfy the Full Season Guest Player criteria players must pass stringent marketability tests to ensure the club is not only signing a quality player who can add to on field performance but they will become pivotal to the marketing of the Hyundai A-League,” Gallop said. “It is no secret that clubs and FFA have been in discussions around this concept and players who may fit the criteria but this change to the competition regulations opens the door for all clubs to have equal opportunity to take advantage of the Full Season Guest Player spot.”

The FFA Board also approved a proposal from Melbourne City Football Club to refresh its brand and primary colours for the 2017/18 season to align with its global strategy under the City Football Group. The decision was taken as part of the FFA’s united brand refresh for the Hyundai A-League and all 10 clubs, that will see the Hyundai A-League and the clubs start the 2017/18 season with a new look to signify the evolution and strength of the competition. “The Hyundai A-League will undergo a brand refresh process as part of the 2016/19 strategy and FFA is encouraging clubs to collaborate with that process and consider their own brands,” Gallop said. “As a result, a number of clubs have indicated they will undergo some changes. “FFA received a submission from Melbourne City and after two seasons of operating with a hybrid brand the change has been approved. The City Football Group has shown they are serious about their long term commitment to the Hyundai A-League and this will allow Melbourne City to grow in line with the global brand strategy of the City Football Group. -

“The Board noted previous concerns raised by Sydney FC but felt that things have evolved since that time and with the increasing maturity of the Hyundai A-League, the strength of Sydney FC’s ‘Sky Blue’ brand and the many uses of light blue throughout previous and current Hyundai A-League playing strips it is now appropriate to allow for the full integration of the City Football Group’s playing strip colours. As part of the decision, Sydney FC will retain exclusivity of its ‘Sky Blue’ brand as Melbourne City adopts the ‘City Blue’ colours.” -

 

[dibo]

Helpfully, that will allow City to take another wage outside the cap. That means that they can use the full cap over fewer players.

With a squad of 23, 3 players outside the cap and using 25% service agreements to top the cap up, their cap players can be on about $160k a pop (and their 'stars' can be paid absolutely anything)

Meanwhile, with a full squad inside the cap and only spending 90%, we will offer on average $100k.

With marquees on top, they might well outspend us by 3:1 this year.

Ridiculous.

 

[JoyfulPenguin]

Football Federation Australia (FFA) has today formally approved the introduction of “Full Season Guest Players” for the Hyundai A-League 2016/17 season. The Full Season Guest Player proposal was approved by the FFA Board today after discussion between FFA Management, Club Chairmen, broadcasters and major stakeholders as part of the evolution of the Hyundai A-League leading into the 2016/17 season. The Full Season Guest Player spot will be available for all 10 clubs over and above the current two marquee spots on the Player Roster and is part of FFA’s earlier decision to set aside significant financial investment to assist with bringing big-name marquee players to the competition. “The Full Season Guest Player opens the door for clubs to attract high profile players that not only bring talent and exposure to their market but the entire competition,” said FFA CEO David Gallop. “This is a sign that we are serious about making the Hyundai A-League an exciting competition for our fans and an attractive proposition for high profile players to play their club football -

“As the Hyundai A-League has grown, the standard of play has dramatically improved and we believe the creation of this extra marquee position will allow for continued growth in performance but also marketability and visibility. “We have taken input from all stakeholders across the Hyundai A-League landscape and we were unanimous in our belief that this will help grow the competition.” Hyundai A-League clubs will receive financial assistance as part of a marketing agreement if they attract players who satisfy strict FFA criteria built around broad appeal of the entire competition. The Full Season Guest Player must fit within the maximum Player Roster of 23. “To satisfy the Full Season Guest Player criteria players must pass stringent marketability tests to ensure the club is not only signing a quality player who can add to on field performance but they will become pivotal to the marketing of the Hyundai A-League,” Gallop said. “It is no secret that clubs and FFA have been in discussions around this concept and players who may fit the criteria but this change to the competition regulations opens the door for all clubs to have equal opportunity to take advantage of the Full Season Guest Player spot.”

The FFA Board also approved a proposal from Melbourne City Football Club to refresh its brand and primary colours for the 2017/18 season to align with its global strategy under the City Football Group. The decision was taken as part of the FFA’s united brand refresh for the Hyundai A-League and all 10 clubs, that will see the Hyundai A-League and the clubs start the 2017/18 season with a new look to signify the evolution and strength of the competition. “The Hyundai A-League will undergo a brand refresh process as part of the 2016/19 strategy and FFA is encouraging clubs to collaborate with that process and consider their own brands,” Gallop said. “As a result, a number of clubs have indicated they will undergo some changes. “FFA received a submission from Melbourne City and after two seasons of operating with a hybrid brand the change has been approved. The City Football Group has shown they are serious about their long term commitment to the Hyundai A-League and this will allow Melbourne City to grow in line with the global brand strategy of the City Football Group. -

“The Board noted previous concerns raised by Sydney FC but felt that things have evolved since that time and with the increasing maturity of the Hyundai A-League, the strength of Sydney FC’s ‘Sky Blue’ brand and the many uses of light blue throughout previous and current Hyundai A-League playing strips it is now appropriate to allow for the full integration of the City Football Group’s playing strip colours. As part of the decision, Sydney FC will retain exclusivity of its ‘Sky Blue’ brand as Melbourne City adopts the ‘City Blue’ colours.” -

Well the final cleansing of anything related to the Heart has begun. I must say I am surprised that the FFA held out this long (if only to protect Sydney FC's precious sky blue). The FFA is submitting completely and utterly to CFG. I would say that it probably won't be too long before the salary cap is scrapped all together...

 

[Gratis]

Egat! Time to watch the gap between top and bottom grow...

 

[JoyfulPenguin]

Ray Gatt tweeting that visa positions will stay at 5 this season before moving to 4 plus 1 (Asian player)