Mariners Squad - HAL 14 - 2018- 2019 - The challenge for Mike Mulvey is over

[BrisRecky]

So...The mighty Lord Golec has resigned ...hers hoping he comes back from his busted pin better than Roux did

Signed a contract extension

 

[BrisRecky]

Oh yeah Melling has signed on until 2020

 

[greenlig]

I'm happy with Melling being here. Works harder than most in the team, crunching tackles, and can pass (when he's not f**king it up). Good little quote from him here, too:

“To be honest, I’m rapt,” Melling said. “I’m really looking forward to moving to the Central Coast with my family and being closer to the boys so we can build on where we started this season.

“It’s time now to look forward, I am excited for when we can get the full squad in and focus on playing finals football. I’ve really enjoyed being a part of a club that’s so focused on the community – the most frustrating thing has been that we haven’t been able to deliver them the results they deserve on the weekend.

He's moved to the coast, looks like Mulvey is making it a thing.

Head Coach, Mike Mulvey credited the tenacious midfielder’s physical and technical presence.

“Jacob is a player who will be central to our hopes going forward and we're delighted to extend his deal,” Mulvey said. “He’s planning to settle on the Coast with a young family and I know how eager he is to make them proud.

“He has a real presence about him, both physical and technical, and I think he’s a player with a considerable upside that we’re planning to unlock in the coming seasons,” Mulvey said.

 

[VicMariner]

I think Melling has the go and mongrel in him to be a "proper mariner".
I hope MM can get the best out of him.

 

[Insertnamehere]

I think Melling has the go and mongrel in him to be a "proper mariner".
I hope MM can get the best out of him.

I like his attitude even if his skills I dont like so far.

 

[pjennings]

Thought Melling would get another year, but was not expecting 2 years. Yeah Brown going to Victory has been rumoured for a couple of weeks now.

Wout and Tom finish at the end of the 2018/2019 season. One or both may want to move on or return home. Locking him in gives a bit of continuity.

 

[Offsider]

I like his attitude even if his skills I dont like so far.

He started out ok but soon fell into the vacuum of the coaching struggle that sucked the life out of most of them. It will be good to see them all get a clean start............ not sure Mulvey is the answer and I am certain charlesworth doesn’t share the culture of the mariners faithfull.

 

[Forum Phoenix]

Thought Melling would get another year, but was not expecting 2 years. Yeah Brown going to Victory has been rumoured for a couple of weeks now.

If we want players to commit heart and soul I think it’s better done off the back of a two year deal. One year always make them keep one eye on the door aswell.

 

[Scotty]

Having our players and coaching staff living in the Central Coast is major step to refilling the stands. 10 years ago, my kids became even more connected with the Mariners by seeing players such as Kwaz or Matt Simon down at the local coffee shop, or Lawrie walking his dog around the neighbourhood and saying hello.

Just as an aside, the highlight for my kids (and myself) back then was meeting the players and coaching staff after the match in the bowlo under the stadium. As far as I am aware, that doesn't happen anymore?

My point is that the next gen of local talent need to have local idols that they look up to so if they make it to the A-League, they stay on the coast.

 

[Insertnamehere]

Mike McGlinchey off the market. Just been drafted into the NFL with the 49ers.

 

[finally retired]

ha ha ha....they will kill him

 

[Big Al]

Mike McGlinchey off the market. Just been drafted into the NFL with the 49ers.

To my 49ers to. Crowd reaction was the best. They were stunned like who!

 

[Ancient Mariner]

Maybe a possible replacement for DDS?

http://www.edp24.co.uk/sport/norwich-city/canaries-hoolahan-next-step-options-1-5488787

 

[MagpieMariner]

Would he handle the Australian heat at 35-6? The experience would be handy. So also his work ethic.

 

[Big Al]

Clisby?

 

[JoyfulPenguin]

Clisby?

As a central defender sure, definitely not as a left back unless our full backs never get forward.

 

[Wombat]

I dont mind Clisby. Thwaite looked his age this season

 

[Luca Brasi]

I dont mind Clisby. Thwaite looked his age this season

MM had Thwaite at Gold Coast

 

[Wombat]

Maybe a possible replacement for DDS?

http://www.edp24.co.uk/sport/norwich-city/canaries-hoolahan-next-step-options-1-5488787

I dont believe DDS wont be here but if he isnt this bloke would be superb. CURRENT Norwich player of the year and rated their best ever player by some. (Kevin Keelan is their best ever in my book....eh Pat?)

 

[pjennings]

I dont believe DDS wont be here but if he isnt this bloke would be superb. CURRENT Norwich player of the year and rated their best ever player by some. (Kevin Keelan is their best ever in my book....eh Pat?)

Good call on Keelan. My only concern with Hoolahan is his age coupled with the Australian summer.