Mariners Squad - HAL 12 - 2016 - 2017

[Rowdy]

Great to see Shaun coming out and confronting him both personally via the phone AND publicly in the media.

Rnd 1: goes to Mielekamp

 

[JoyfulPenguin]

Fabio still not running back!

 

[Luca Brasi]

Can anyone confirm what the salary cap floor actually is?

FFA in August 2015 state that it has been increased from 85 to 90% of the cap.
The Salary Cap floor (minimum amount that needs to be spent) lifts from 85% to 90%. - See more at: http://www.footballaustralia.com.au...snaumwlkmhj1vyywqy5lcn3g#sthash.1P2s1vDG.dpuf

In another article on their website they state for 15/16 it is 87.5% of the cap.
Clubs must spend at least the Salary Floor which is $2.275m (representing 87.5% of the Salary Cap). - See more at: http://www.a-league.com.au/about#sthash.CTL8PVh5.dpuf

 

[dibo]

The PFA is probably the best source!

 

[Rowdy]

And with Charlesworth stating his intentions very clearly regarding the 'new coaches' access to cash, I think he needs to be reminded that he just released a player in Josh Rose - who was on considerable cash that was once considered:
a) as the primary LB
b) who then became a utillity player for anywhere on the LHS (LB/LM/LFrwd)
c) who then expanded into an even greater utillity player role last season, by adding CB to the above list.
& last but not least
D) for Duhhhh!
- Rosey would of primarily been the 'insurance policy' for either of the CB positions if injuries/suspensions occurred THIS SEASON ! ...... being far down the list in his previous utility roles with all of the left-sided players we've now recently signed.


I think spending $100 to $125k on a specialised/experienced (25/26yo⬆) CB to replace a $200k minimum
'pre-dominantly-left-sided-squaddie' (no dis to Rosey)
is an absolutely super-cheap insurance policy!

Especially IF Monty is to be played alongside of Faty AND it's Faty that goes down for a considerable period.

A - 5'9", 65-70kg , 34yo Monty playing with either a still inexperienced Harry or Jake alongside him for a considerable number of weeks could easily become a repeat of the 'slaughterings' we we're traumitised by last season.

imo, Why risk it ??? Just get someone in who can 'do the job'.

 

[Rowdy]

On further thought, I have no doubt THAT'S the sole reason Melbourne City signed Josh Rose for this season.

He's an Insurance Policy for:
LB
LMid
LFrwd

oh ....... & CB.

 

[Forum Phoenix]

Great job Sean.

Great news re targeting a new CB. Monty is a DM. Through and through.

 

[Big Al]

Funny that LM mentioned Rosey today during the game and said his legs are gone. Now that is an accurate statement.

Also found it interesting Rose did that media interview because all the others didn't so showed there was respect both ways.

LM said it best, CCM don't want him and he didn't have a job and needed to take care of his family and that will be in Newcastle. We know there will be plenty more barbs, especially as he ain't shy to say he wanted to help CCM. He is obviously cut about the whole thing. Unfortunately we support CCM not LM

 

[Wombat]

I really like Lawrie but he needs to shut up about us.
He is a Scummer now, so until he leaves that Cesspit, his thoughts are meaningless.
Concentrate on avoiding the Spoon this year Lawrie.

 

[sydmariner]

he's nothing but judas scum now so f***k him

 

[Capt. Awesome]

Here is an interesting quote from Shaun:

"Josh came to us and said he was looking at an opportunity at another club where he could play in his favoured position and he is a club legend, so for us we have all the respect to do the right thing by Josh.

"What it does create is the opportunity for us to now recruit a strong centre-back, so at the moment it's a situation where we're saddened to see him move on, but he said himself he's doing it in the best interests of the club."

 

[Forum Phoenix]

Anyone able to say what's happening with Posc? Im assuming injured.

 

[JoyfulPenguin]

Curtis Good who has been injured for an eternity at Newcastle seems to be finally getting his body right. Would be another who would be a good signing on loan.

 

[greenlig]

Jerome Polenz?
http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2016/08/15/polenz-and-roar-terminate-contract

 

[Big Al]

Jerome Polenz?
http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2016/08/15/polenz-and-roar-terminate-contract

No thanks is not the guy who was at WSW, has been poor last two years

 

[Capt. Awesome]

Jerome Polenz?
http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2016/08/15/polenz-and-roar-terminate-contract

Please no. Fails the no dick heads policy and is a genuine dirty player. I remember the countless players he hacked up in his season with WSW. Deliberate acts to injure players.

No thank you.

 

[priorpeter]

Polenz. Into the bin.

 

[dibo]

Polenz. Into the bin.

 

[Ancient Mariner]

Topor-Stanley ?

 

[Tevor]

For some reason I thought he was Asia bound but stayed at WSW, probably to expensive. Would be a good leader though.