Great result. We can be more clinical. And will be again. But once more we were completely dominant in all areas of the park. Everybody keeps saying how shit the Heart, Scum, MV etc are... well get used to that, either everybody we play against is very poor, or we are pretty f**king good. I personally think it's a lot more the latter myself.
Pedj, hilarious game. Great stuff.
Danny just wouldn't drop for him today, but his runs and interplay was still excellent and more goals will surely follow.
Everybody else, great perfomances. I disagree with Wombat and thought Bernie did a good job again tonight.
I agree with those who say Sainsbury is a future socceroo. Was not overly a fan of his as an RB. But at CB, apart form one glitch game, he's been outstanding.
Tommy.... ahhh Tommy, I NEVER say this, but he could well be the best young footballer Australia has produced since Kewell imo. I know, I know. But I think it's true. It's more than a pleasure to watch him play. I feel privileged to see him play in yellow. And Arnie and Clarkey and co are doing wonders with him, he's going form strength to strength I think, which is a decent reason he possibly consider staying for a little longer, he is developing really really well, and the things players often need to develop most in Europe, touch, vision etc, he has in spades, and the areas where he has improved and can continue to do so, strength, speed, fitness, mental strength (90 minute player) come experience.... He can get here, playing n the ACL, and playing for the NT.
Worst case scenario, imo, another 9 months odd is Australia will not hamper his football journey at all. And more likely improve it. He is in a great playing environment, playing great football under a great coach. There is no rush. But he is pretty hot property. ANd I;m sure his agent s seeing $$$ signs.
Best case as I see it, is going to Europe on the back of leading the charge in winning the double and being the first ever HAL team to win the ACL, this could see him go to a true great of European football and onto a very special career. Of which i think he is capable.
The BAY went OFF tonight! Massive kudos and thanks to all. The loudest it's been in a long time. Made me proud to be a Mariner, especially as I'm hating this constant bullshit we have to deal with, with people not accepting that we are what we are. The smallest regional club, and pulling 7K on a friday night is going to be pretty standard no matter how you feel about it, and is still a decent result for us. Want more people? You'll see them at late Saturday night games, NYE and finals. And that's it. It's not football related. It's not lacklustre fans and lack of interest. It's our demographic bloody reality.
Personally I think the club should go after this bullshit perception head on sooner rather than later and get stuck into anyone who makes these comments, so the players don't buy into any bullshit about them not being appreciated. This could scupper a season, and make GA fell under appreciated and considering greener pastures also. Also we the loyal fans and our Mariner loving community deserve better too.
The day Sydney can pull a 90K crowd, come and talk to me. Till then STFU.
Or we could always give away tickets like NCJ to inflate our crowds and go broke.
