R8 away @ Nix

[Scotty]

Let's at least aim for a clean sheet. On a positive note, our last two clean sheets came when we played the Nux.

 

[Michael]

Let's at least aim for a clean sheet. On a positive note, our last two clean sheets came when we played the Nux.

With Pearce in goal though? I think we’re 30 odd hours away from confirmation that there is a worse aleague keeper than Kennedy...

 

[localpom]

With Pearce in goal though? I think we’re 30 odd hours away from confirmation that there is a worse aleague keeper than Kennedy...

Wouldn't have thought that possible. However......
From Pearce's perspective though i would guess this is his one and only chance to make a name for himself.

 

[Capn Gus Bloodbeard]

How would Bolt go in goals ?

 

[Insertnamehere]

With Pearce in goal though? I think we’re 30 odd hours away from confirmation that there is a worse aleague keeper than Kennedy...

Bit harsh on a bloke whose played less than 10 games vs 10 years. Not apples for apples.

 

[Insertnamehere]

How would Bolt go in goals ?

He'd score plenty....

 

[Capn Gus Bloodbeard]

He'd score plenty....

As many as Kennedy?

 

[MrCelery]

Serious question (for a change). What is Pearce's ball distribution like compared to Kennedy's 'close my eyes and hoof it over the touchline' approach? Not expecting Maty Ryan quality, but can we expect better than we've seen so far this year?

 

[Forum Phoenix]

With Pearce in goal though? I think we’re 30 odd hours away from confirmation that there is a worse aleague keeper than Kennedy...

Let’s hope he’s grown tremendously and will rise to the opportunity.

 

[Ozhammer]

Serious question (for a change). What is Pearce's ball distribution like compared to Kennedy's 'close my eyes and hoof it over the touchline' approach? Not expecting Maty Ryan quality, but can we expect better than we've seen so far this year?

From what I saw of Pearce at training this week, his distribution was okayish but he was still his excellent impression of a statue during free kick practice, which is very worrying.

My big concern with him is his brittle confidence, so if he makes an early error, he will be gone for the rest of the game.

 

[sydmariner]

How would Bolt go in goals ?

Better than kenneddy

 

[marinermick]

N

Bit harsh on a bloke whose played less than 10 games vs 10 years. Not apples for apples.

Not for those who have seen him play NPL

 

[Michael]

Melling just posted on Instagram 5 minutes ago a clip of his child in front of him in his house. I’m bloody hoping this means he’s been left here.

 

[Wombat]

Serious question (for a change). What is Pearce's ball distribution like compared to Kennedy's 'close my eyes and hoof it over the touchline' approach? Not expecting Maty Ryan quality, but can we expect better than we've seen so far this year?

Erin from the podcast told me he saw Pearce hit the crossbar 3 times on the trot from the half way mark so he should trump Kennedy in that regard.

 

[Forum Phoenix]

From what I saw of Pearce at training this week, his distribution was okayish but he was still his excellent impression of a statue during free kick practice, which is very worrying.

My big concern with him is his brittle confidence, so if he makes an early error, he will be gone for the rest of the game.

OH did you think training looked amateurish in any way shape or form?

 

[Forum Phoenix]

Melling just posted on Instagram 5 minutes ago a clip of his child in front of him in his house. I’m bloody hoping this means he’s been left here.

I know Melling has issues and people are frustrated with him, but I personally think he’s not the biggest issue by a long shot.

Concerns I place in front of him are:
A subpar keeper - who imo has single handedly cost us several points this season

A stable backline - get this sorted and we can be more competitive. Clisby Millar Rowles and Cisse have been our best imo. So Aspro and Golec are fighting it out for a spot in my mind. Until Golec recovers form- once he does he can supplant both Rowles and Cisse in my estimation.

No CAM - too many years now without a true play maker has hurt us so badly. Caceres was a dm impostor and we still haven’t managed to fill that position ably.

Goal scoring - connected to cam - but it’s been a whole bag of issues, from injuries to fitness to poor signings etc

 

[Capn Gus Bloodbeard]

One thing that shits me ... We get an unproven coach, we all think that's part of our problem Other teams get an unproven coach, ones with zero experience and do well. Gah.

 

[Ancient Mariner]

A stable backline - get this sorted and we can be more competitive. Clisby Millar Rowles and Cisse have been our best imo. So Aspro and Golec are fighting it out for a spot in my mind. Until Golec recovers form- once he does he can supplant both Rowles and Cisse in my estimation.

Fully agree with all your statements, but a solid defensive midfield, can solve a lot of the back line problems.

 

[Insertnamehere]

Well I'm watching a competitor for the spoon. Roar are playing absolute garbage. But.... They can score goals.

 

[shipwreck]

I'm watching Melbourne wishing it was my team. f**k it's been long since I got excited watching the Mariners play.