Round 18. Newcastle away.

[LFCMariners]

If CCM can score at least 3 goals on an average of 1 in every 3 games from here, that should give them more breathing space below them on the table. I don't want to see this team being set up for a draw in any game from now until seasons' end because if they get (say) a 2-0 lead against a top 4 side and stun them a bit, time might work in their favour when it comes to holding off the other side (like in the Perth game earlier this season) or grabbing 3+ goals. Setting the team up more defensively has just lead to them chasing down deficits and it hasn't worked so far.

 

[Deej]

If we lose Birra next season it will be disastrous.

why would he want to stay? Apart from money?

 

[LFCMariners]

If we lose Birra next season it will be disastrous.

Unless CCM pick up a keeper of equal quality. With the exception of Kennedy, generally have a history of good keepers: Vuk, Bozza, Matty, Izzo, Reddy...

 

[Capn Gus Bloodbeard]

Harold's finish there is the biggest positive here - that was enough to make me think 'oh, that's interesting. What have you got next?'
It was not only an actual clinical finish, but effortless. So, I'm looking forward to seeing him on the pitch next.
Outside of that....I think our 3 goals may have flattered us a bit. Weird one...those goals didn't seem to come from anywhere. But we've been saying all season that we need to be able to score on those random slivers of opportunity that come from nowhere. 3 different players scoring may have been a positive thing too.
RT's goal wasn't half bad either - he had to change his momentum in a single step, in the wet, to get anything on that header.

 

[Coastalraider]

I just can’t see us winning another game this year., whereas the Jets outplayed us in a big way.

I don’t think goal difference will matter.

 

[Ancient Mariner]

Definitely time for a major shake up.
Change formation. 4-3-3.
Pick players who want to play. No more Oar, no more Silvera.

 

[booney]

Silvera should not be in the team for the rest of the season.Harold should be.

 

[Coastalraider]

Definitely time for a major shake up.
Change formation. 4-3-3.
Pick players who want to play. No more Oar, no more Silvera.

formation for Adelaide

...............Birraz.............
Miller Ziggy Tongyik Hatch
.............Kim Nizzy..........
.....Harold Duric Majok....
...............Murray.............

At least this squad look like they might still be interested.

 

[style_cafe]

is it me or is this so far the worst we're played all season?
I mean, I know that's a big call....

last week was worse...

 

[booney]

Stensness is another player who has fallen away.He does not appear to add much in attack or defence.Nisbet or even Melling would be better.Nisbet is a compact intelligent player and Melling despite technical flaws always plays with passion.

 

[Justin Cooney]

Our lovely friends over at Terrace Novocastria tried to go the bus

Did their mums never teach them to throw rocks?
Actually that’s a stupid question. They teach f**k all in Newy. The brain dead f**ks.

 

[YanknearCapeCod]

I just can’t see us winning another game this year., whereas the Jets outplayed us in a big way.

I don’t think goal difference will matter.

Yet they beat Adelaine. As Al Pacino said, any given Sunday. Or Saturday. Onwards and upwards.

 

[Pirate Pete]

Alright that’s my dose of weekly torment. Off to walk my dogs. We’re all barking mad following this side. But what you gonna do. Quit or suffer. And Im not much for quitting.

Mate you should try supporting a lower league English team too.
Then you can go through this shit twice a week!
What's more you can get up at 2am on a Sunday morning for it.
It's laugh a minute.

 

[style_cafe]

Really surprised at how quiet Simon was today. I wonder if being starting Captain again has messed with his head - maybe he was trying too hard to remain calm and lead that way, rather than just get out there and fire up. Who knows. Can't really isolate him in mindset today though.

The very soft yellow has curtailed him.
He didn`t want to get sent off like last time and let the team down again.
So many similar tackles and yet no cards, Ams certainly has it in for Matty...

 

[Pirate Pete]

Stensness is another player who has fallen away.He does not appear to add much in attack or defence.Nisbet or even Melling would be better.Nisbet is a compact intelligent player and Melling despite technical flaws always plays with passion.

And gives penalties away.
But yes he does have his moments. Wouldn't be bad idea.

 

[style_cafe]

Unless CCM pick up a keeper of equal quality. With the exception of Kennedy, generally have a history of good keepers: Vuk, Bozza, Matty, Izzo, Reddy...

Izzo and Reddy copped a pasting from some on here ...

 

[Pirate Pete]

The very soft yellow has curtailed him.
He didn`t want to get sent off like last time and let the team down again.
So many similar tackles and yet no cards, Ams certainly has it in for Matty...

Topor Stanley way worse on Silvera. Probably got away with that as the ref was playing advantage.

But seriously does anyone point out to these refs later in the week the mistakes they make?
Ref... Yeah but it was Matt Simon, he plays for the Mariners LOL.

 

[Ancient Mariner]

Duric is also worrying me. He still looks slow.

 

[Fadetoblack944]

If we lose Birra next season it will be disastrous.

It should be when we lose birraz

 

[YanknearCapeCod]

Mate you should try supporting a lower league English team too.
Then you can go through this shit twice a week!
What's more you can get up at 2am on a Sunday morning for it.
It's laugh a minute.

3:30 Sunday morning here. About to walk around outside knowing sun will be up soon. Including here and 16212km away.