jw1739 Posted July 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2017 2 hours ago, mus-28 said: This had Marcel Meeuwis v2.0 written all over it. Would rather our Visa spots go to a genuine #10 and another defender, unless we're planning on playing 6 in midfield. I disagree. This guy is clearly two classes above Meeuwis. I think the question is "Did we actually make an offer?" - of course we won't ever know the answer to that question. IMO Central Coast have strengthened nicely for next season, and they will be no pushover. Our remaining signings will be crucial to the final balance of our own squad. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 5 minutes ago, jw1739 said: I disagree. This guy is clearly two classes above Meeuwis. I think the question is "Did we actually make an offer?" - of course we won't ever know the answer to that question. IMO Central Coast have strengthened nicely for next season, and they will be no pushover. Our remaining signings will be crucial to the final balance of our own squad. He is definitely much better then Meeuwis, and if playing with one DM he would bench Kilkenny too. It might have just been bad reporting in the Netherlands as the same the articles who mentioned the Melbourne City offer have now just been changed to CCM. You know what the press can be like, they take over each other's news. On the other hand if Malik does leave he would have been such an improvement. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embee Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 (edited) Bringing in a player that would theoretically bench Kilkenny is needless anyway, the guy was our most consistent performer last season. I doubt we're exploring options at DM, as even if we sell Malik we've still got a number of guys that can fill in there if Neil or Brattan go down. Move Malik, get another CB and a #10 and we're fine. Edited July 30, 2017 by Embee 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart of oakleigh Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 8 minutes ago, Embee said: Bringing in a player that would theoretically bench Kilkenny is needless anyway, the guy was our most consistent performer last season. I doubt we're exploring options at DM, as even if we sell Malik we've still got a number of guys that can fill in there if Neil or Brattan go down. Move Malik, get another CB and a #10 and we're fine. We also need a right back. The left wingers will destroy muscat for pace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris p Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 3 minutes ago, Heart of oakleigh said: We also need a right back. The left wingers will destroy muscat for pace. I think Pierias deserves a shot there 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 49 minutes ago, Embee said: Bringing in a player that would theoretically bench Kilkenny is needless anyway, the guy was our most consistent performer last season. I doubt we're exploring options at DM, as even if we sell Malik we've still got a number of guys that can fill in there if Neil or Brattan go down. Move Malik, get another CB and a #10 and we're fine. Okay fair point Embee, so what you reckon what happened? False reporting or we got outbid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nah brah Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 40 minutes ago, Chris p said: I think Pierias deserves a shot there i was looking over the squad and i think it worth a shot. we need to be trusting some of the younger talent to step up. they arent going to get better without game time. pierias---------la rocca-----------jakobsen----------jameison is good enough for the AL. also kilkenny----------------mauk -------------brattan is a decent midifeld. mauk has the energy that we lacked last season. and ive seen brattan good enough to hold the #10. question is whether he can under wazza and his "no fancy stuff" mentality... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embee Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 (edited) 22 minutes ago, Mr MO said: Okay fair point Embee, so what you reckon what happened? False reporting or we got outbid? I'd suggest false reporting, I think it's easy enough for foreign media to link a player to us if they hear rumours that said player is looking at a move to Australia. Edited July 30, 2017 by Embee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moops Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 1 hour ago, Chris p said: I think Pierias deserves a shot there He looked pretty good in his cameo. Last week he scored 2 goals against Nunnawading, so he must have been the right winger, otherwise that's exceptional from RB. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Edmonds Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 Not sure if it's been said, but was reading on Twitter that we're favourite for Carrusca. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 20 minutes ago, Andrew Edmonds said: Not sure if it's been said, but was reading on Twitter that we're favourite for Carrusca. Wont be surprised, another 30+ year old from Adelaide. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeVader Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 Surely Carrusca under the cap.... surely we wouldn't waste the marquee spot on him? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panionara Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 A cheap replacement for Caceres, under the cap, not taking up a Visa spot, injury prone but proven quality, little risk for decent reward. Could prove foil for a Marquee No.10, or otherwise allow us to use the Marquee position on a quality CB and not Wes Brown, please God. A little concerning the number of Adelaide players we are signing though, where is Jeronimo at? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris p Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 Geez petrillo now has alot at stake in this team. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris p Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 21 minutes ago, Panionara said: A cheap replacement for Caceres, under the cap, not taking up a Visa spot, injury prone but proven quality, little risk for decent reward. Could prove foil for a Marquee No.10, or otherwise allow us to use the Marquee position on a quality CB and not Wes Brown, please God. A little concerning the number of Adelaide players we are signing though, where is Jeronimo at? If Caceres needs to be replaced why was he let go at all 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted July 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 1 minute ago, Chris p said: If Caceres needs to be replaced why was he let go at all Because at that time we were confident of signing both Troisi and Mauk, and Caceres looked as though he would get little game time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panionara Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 Also perhaps a salary cap related move, if we could get Mauk and Carrusca for the same price as Caceres, arguably there is value there. As much as I liked Caceres, and believed in his potential, realistically he was probably only going to be a back up anyway. Caceres had also previously mentioned wanting to try his luck overseas, who knows what agreement either contractual or oral he had with management, which would allow his move if the opportunity arose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imtellingyou Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 Why would we buy another DM - besides Kilkenny, Brattan, Malik (yeah) ? If we were really out bidded by Mariners, well localy owned clubs will spend more than CFG on such players. It's easier to contract South American than Euro player, who would be also much older. Does Mabil want to reboot career? Better than Kamau! until he gets more strengh. Muscat is not good enough for ambitions (fans). That's position for swift RB. Carrusca, there are no better domestic A league players available. Doesn't fit into development philosophy. If we make World Cup, Timmy will play there. He won't be benched at this level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris p Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 49 minutes ago, Imtellingyou said: Why would we buy another DM - besides Kilkenny, Brattan, Malik (yeah) ? If we were really out bidded by Mariners, well localy owned clubs will spend more than CFG on such players. It's easier to contract South American than Euro player, who would be also much older. Does Mabil want to reboot career? Better than Kamau! until he gets more strengh. Muscat is not good enough for ambitions (fans). That's position for swift RB. Carrusca, there are no better domestic A league players available. Doesn't fit into development philosophy. If we make World Cup, Timmy will play there. He won't be benched at this level. Mabil is doing ok in Europe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart of Melbourne Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 Victory announcing Milligan tomorrow. We are fcuked again this season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Edmonds Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 99.99% sure this guy is writing BS, but thought I'd post it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neio Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 1 hour ago, Imtellingyou said: Why would we buy another DM - besides Kilkenny, Brattan, Malik (yeah) ? If we were really out bidded by Mariners, well localy owned clubs will spend more than CFG on such players. It's easier to contract South American than Euro player, who would be also much older. Does Mabil want to reboot career? Better than Kamau! until he gets more strengh. Muscat is not good enough for ambitions (fans). That's position for swift RB. Carrusca, there are no better domestic A league players available. Doesn't fit into development philosophy. If we make World Cup, Timmy will play there. He won't be benched at this level. Mabil has just gone to a portugese club on loan, he is doing ok. Made a couple of socceroos squads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartOfCity Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 10 minutes ago, Andrew Edmonds said: 99.99% sure this guy is writing BS, but thought I'd post it Dude everytime i read your posts its like im reading stuff thats been sent to a reporter, you never stray from the serious side of rumours, its like you just drop this info and run. #justsaying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted July 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 (edited) I just hate the off-season. So long and time for too many rumours. Edited July 30, 2017 by jw1739 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nah brah Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 35 minutes ago, Andrew Edmonds said: 99.99% sure this guy is writing BS, but thought I'd post it juicy. who could it be? most likely a free agent right? maybe someone in china that is leaving cause of the shit. Bořek Dočkal? he is 28 though. constantin budescu? he is 28 as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Edmonds Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 27 minutes ago, HeartOfCity said: Dude everytime i read your posts its like im reading stuff thats been sent to a reporter, you never stray from the serious side of rumours, its like you just drop this info and run. #justsaying Is that a good thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nah brah Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 (edited) oops Edited July 30, 2017 by nah brah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nah brah Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 (edited) Nicola Bellomo 27 free agent ex italian junior coming out of serie A Victor Rodriguez - turned 28 last week - free agent. 127 games in la liga. Edited July 30, 2017 by nah brah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartOfCity Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 12 minutes ago, Andrew Edmonds said: Is that a good thing? Ha ha i dont know.........🤔 Its probably better than the nothing i bring to be honest 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Edmonds Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 Martin Tonso, Miler Bolaños, Facundo Bertoglio, Hiroki Yamada, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 Just now, haz said: Martin Tonso, Miler Bolaños, Facundo Bertoglio, Hiroki Yamada, I seriously hope they are players names and not your telling a paticular Martin to lick your balls in various ways. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Andrew Edmonds said: Do we all know who Arth Mago is?? If all true it would confirm the idea of working with a moderate budget for marquee players, Martinez is just too expensive. Unless they want Nico under the cap of course. Edited July 30, 2017 by Mr MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 1 minute ago, Jovan said: I seriously hope they are players names and not your telling a paticular Martin to lick your balls in various ways. hahahah made my day 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 (edited) Jeezus we're really scraping the bottom of the barrel now.... Anyone else got a twitter account to spread out some rumours? Edited July 30, 2017 by kingofhearts 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afif Adam Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 2 hours ago, Heart of Melbourne said: Victory announcing Milligan tomorrow. We are fcuked again this season smh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fensaddler Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 Let's face it, until it happens, we know two things for certain. 1. We'll sign somebody. 2. They might or might not be good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 33 minutes ago, fensaddler said: Let's face it, until it happens, we know two things for certain. 1. We'll sign somebody. 2. They might or might not be good. Even that's up for debate. Especially here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
japiedog Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 37 minutes ago, fensaddler said: Let's face it, until it happens, we know two things for certain. 1. We'll sign somebody. 2. They might or might not be good. Sign me, guaranteed not to be good I'm over 50, injured and can take up space in the Germano Treatment centre , I'll just take basic wage, so I'll fit in under the cap 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted July 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 1 hour ago, fensaddler said: Let's face it, until it happens, we know two things for certain. 1. We'll sign somebody. 2. They might or might not be good. By my count of announced player contracts we have 16 players signed to the senior squad. The others have been announced as scholarship players. Even if we assume Brattan is/will be signed, and one of the 7 scholarship players promoted to the senior list, then that still brings us to only 18. The minimum number is 20, so by my reckoning we must sign at least two more players. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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