Players Season 2012/2013 HAL8

[tsd]

the fact we won the league WITHOUT any of the top 10 goal scorers on our team is absolutely ridiculous and probably unprecedented. Brisbane roar have 3 of the 10 BTW...

 

[tsd]

according to the internet the current aussies playing as strikers overseas =

Joel Griffiths
Brendon Santalab
Tomi Juric
Brent McGrath
Mitchell Austin
Lee Burns
Richard Garcia
Scott McDonald
Dylan Tombides
Patrick Antelmi
Matthew Fletcher
Core Gameiro
Jamie Maclaren
Ryan Williams
Peter Skapetis
Robbie Kruse
Nikita Rukavytsya
Matthew Leckie
Ryan Gazet du Chattelier
James Georgeff
James Stojcevski
Christos Tomaras
Chris Sullivan
Matthew Mayora
Tolgey Ozbey
Andrew Barisic
Robbie Gaspar
Robert Stambolziev
Sean Rooney
Max Vieri
Christian Esposito
Joshua Kennedy
Alex Brosque
Matthew Simon
Nathan Burns
Michael Baird
Ryan Marveggio
Brett Holman
Michael Zullo
Tommy Oar
George Slefendorfas
Tyson Holmes
Ricky Zucco
Hussein Akil
James Troisi
Kerem Bulut
Richard Porta

if you cull out the youth players, the lower leagues and the guys that are doing well there are not as many options as it seems... my guess is brendan santalab

 

[pjennings]

Talk of re-signings in the Terror

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/soccer/graham-arnolds-pro-teen-shake-for-central-coast-mariners/story-e6frey4r-1226352334534

Graham Arnold's pro-teen shake for Central Coast Mariners
by: Tom Smithies From: The Daily Telegraph May 11, 2012 12:00AM

THE ripple effect of Graham Arnold's decision to stay with the Mariners is set to bring further good news for the Premiers, with attacking impresario Tom Rogic poised to sign a new deal with the club.
Rogic, 19, and Pedj Bojic were formally offered new contracts yesterday - the first priority of incoming football director Lawrie McKinna - while veteran defender Patrick Zwaanswijk will next week be secured for another season by the club.

Before the season finishes there remains at least next Tuesday's crunch Asian Champions League trip to Nagoya Grampus, where a win will send the Mariners into the first knockout stage a fortnight later.

But McKinna, just days into his return to the club, said there would now be rapid movement on nailing down Arnold's squad.

"We offered Pedj a new deal yesterday and I only sent Tom's off this morning but I'm confident both will stay - certainly they've both said they want to," McKinna said.

"Tom was waiting to see what Arnie decided, while Pedj has been in talks for a while and is pretty close to agreement so hopefully we can get both of their situations sorted and tie them down for next season."

Bojic has been a target for Sydney FC and is also believed to be on the wish list for the new Sydney club, but has so far played a waiting game on his future.

Zwaanswijk has been waiting for several weeks to learn what will be on offer, after committing himself in principle to staying on in the wake of another outstanding season at the heart of the Mariners back four.

He was another keen to know Arnold's plans and McKinna said a concrete offer would follow the trip to Japan.

"Patrick had a great season, and he's keen to stay, especially now that he knows Arnie will be here," McKinna said.

"I had an initial chat with him yesterday and we'll step it up after the players return from the ACL game next week."

Defender Zac Anderson should also shortly sign the deal he has been offered for next season after impressing for the Gold Coast in the past year.

 

[Forum Phoenix]

FANTASTIC NEWS.

If Arnie had left. It would be nothing but grim news.

You f**king well rock Arnie.

 

[MrCelery]

Is it too early to get excited about next season? I certainly am.

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Defensively and wide we have a very strong squad. Can't wait to see what plans Lawrie and Arnie have for the front line and for the attacking middle to compliment Rojic.

Mix of youth (Bernie, Duke, etc.), older mentors (McBreen, Kwassie, etc.), and exciting new imports (????, ?????)

 

[greenlig]

We are in the Age of the Mariner, and my it feels good.

 

[garlo]

according to the internet the current aussies playing as strikers overseas =

Joel Griffiths
Brendon Santalab
Tomi Juric
Brent McGrath
Mitchell Austin
Lee Burns
Richard Garcia
Scott McDonald
Dylan Tombides
Patrick Antelmi
Matthew Fletcher
Core Gameiro
Jamie Maclaren
Ryan Williams
Peter Skapetis
Robbie Kruse
Nikita Rukavytsya
Matthew Leckie
Ryan Gazet du Chattelier
James Georgeff
James Stojcevski
Christos Tomaras
Chris Sullivan
Matthew Mayora
Tolgey Ozbey
Andrew Barisic
Robbie Gaspar
Robert Stambolziev
Sean Rooney
Max Vieri
Christian Esposito
Joshua Kennedy
Alex Brosque
Matthew Simon
Nathan Burns
Michael Baird
Ryan Marveggio
Brett Holman
Michael Zullo
Tommy Oar
George Slefendorfas
Tyson Holmes
Ricky Zucco
Hussein Akil
James Troisi
Kerem Bulut
Richard Porta

if you cull out the youth players, the lower leagues and the guys that are doing well there are not as many options as it seems... my guess is brendan santalab

i was gonna say Santa aswell

 

[thetormentor]

Dont discount Labinot Haliti from that list..

 

[pjennings]

I think we will be surprised - but we may have to wait till January. No source - just putting 2 and 2 together and getting 35.

 

[scottmac]

scottmac please!

 

[Wombat]

Nathan Burns would be great.

 

[garlo]

Patty on loan to thailand
apparently just til the end of june

 

[gull]

Talk of re-signings in the Terror

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/soccer/graham-arnolds-pro-teen-shake-for-central-coast-mariners/story-e6frey4r-1226352334534

Graham Arnold's pro-teen shake for Central Coast Mariners
by: Tom Smithies From: The Daily Telegraph May 11, 2012 12:00AM

THE ripple effect of Graham Arnold's decision to stay with the Mariners is set to bring further good news for the Premiers, with attacking impresario Tom Rogic poised to sign a new deal with the club.
Rogic, 19, and Pedj Bojic were formally offered new contracts yesterday - the first priority of incoming football director Lawrie McKinna - while veteran defender Patrick Zwaanswijk will next week be secured for another season by the club.

Before the season finishes there remains at least next Tuesday's crunch Asian Champions League trip to Nagoya Grampus, where a win will send the Mariners into the first knockout stage a fortnight later.

But McKinna, just days into his return to the club, said there would now be rapid movement on nailing down Arnold's squad.

"We offered Pedj a new deal yesterday and I only sent Tom's off this morning but I'm confident both will stay - certainly they've both said they want to," McKinna said.

"Tom was waiting to see what Arnie decided, while Pedj has been in talks for a while and is pretty close to agreement so hopefully we can get both of their situations sorted and tie them down for next season."

Bojic has been a target for Sydney FC and is also believed to be on the wish list for the new Sydney club, but has so far played a waiting game on his future.

Zwaanswijk has been waiting for several weeks to learn what will be on offer, after committing himself in principle to staying on in the wake of another outstanding season at the heart of the Mariners back four.

He was another keen to know Arnold's plans and McKinna said a concrete offer would follow the trip to Japan.

"Patrick had a great season, and he's keen to stay, especially now that he knows Arnie will be here," McKinna said.

"I had an initial chat with him yesterday and we'll step it up after the players return from the ACL game next week."

Defender Zac Anderson should also shortly sign the deal he has been offered for next season after impressing for the Gold Coast in the past year.

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Just great news. Rogic with a full pre-season and a bit more time with Arnie should be great to watch.

Much happier about our situation than I was a week or so ago...

Hopefully a win next week will keep our Mariners fix going for a bit longer. Hate the six month off-season.

 

[true believer]

but wait for it .the clubs been talking to two players ! ooh my

 

[crock]

the mariners i believe will be better next season and pedj is close to agreeing terms to a new deal while patrick had agreed in princple to a one year deal

 

[Forum Phoenix]

scottmac please!

+1

Not interested in Santalab, and was likewise immediately worried he could be who we were courting. Was a vastly over rated player when he was in the HAL largely courtesy of making Andy Harper cream himself with a screamer he scored.

We need proven quality. We have up and coming youth. So we want experience.

Therefore, given most of us would rather the club fold than sign sackwhacker.

Scotty mac and Nathan Burns are definitely the players on that list you'd truly gun for.

 

[Roy Law]

Matt Simon; Josh Kennedy; Scot MacDonald...
I'd take Brett Holman but he might prefer the money at Aston Villa.
I'd be amazed if we sign Nathan Burns after the way Arnie shafted him for the Olympics. If we are talking to two I am still holding a candle for Aaron Mooy.

 

[bikinigirl]

. what about richard porta ... how is he going these days?

 

[yellowcake]

anyone know how Matty's doing with Chunnam?

12 appearances, unsure how many started. No goals Matty's wiki entry (and consistent with other football results sites). They're just up to Rd 12 this weekend so some appearances may be cup. etc.

BTW, Rostyn's scored at least 1 in China
Michael Baird was close to top scorer for Sabah FA in Malaysian Super League but was released in April due to injury

 

[Forum Phoenix]

Matt Simon; Josh Kennedy; Scot MacDonald...
I'd take Brett Holman but he might prefer the money at Aston Villa.
I'd be amazed if we sign Nathan Burns after the way Arnie shafted him for the Olympics. If we are talking to two I am still holding a candle for Aaron Mooy.

Re Kennedy and Holman, I was excluding people I think we have no chance of getting. So your point about Burns is excellent.

Also strongly agree on Mooy, has always really impressed me and I would love to sign him.

Now you have me excited!

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