neio Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 9 minutes ago, Inferno said: I heard that because Neymar left Barcelona, Messi is unsettled and wants to leave. Should we consider? Or go for a more 'mature' player. Would consider in the cap but probably not as a marquee 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeVader Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 3 hours ago, citymad said: Possible sighting of Carusca at CFA. Would make sense. he is from Adelaide after all. Who sighted him? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted August 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 As @bt50 has already pointed out it will be the highest-paid player who becomes the second marquee. We were clearly prepared to pay Troisi $600,000 outside the cap. If we end up with all three of Cahill, Budzinski and Carrusca, then it would be the highest-paid of those who becomes the second marquee, but I'd be rather surprised if we could accommodate two of those three inside the cap at this stage of our recruiting. I would therefore be surprised if we are courting Carrusca now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 (edited) 14 minutes ago, jw1739 said: As @bt50 has already pointed out it will be the highest-paid player who becomes the second marquee. We were clearly prepared to pay Troisi $600,000 outside the cap. If we end up with all three of Cahill, Budzinski and Carrusca, then it would be the highest-paid of those who becomes the second marquee, but I'd be rather surprised if we could accommodate two of those three inside the cap at this stage of our recruiting. I would therefore be surprised if we are courting Carrusca now. Carrusca might be willing to play for a lot less money. He is older now and no serious other offers have been tabled. Considering he is an Australian citizen now indicates he wants to settle here and not go on a football journey again. Edited August 22, 2017 by Mr MO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 6 hours ago, jeffplz said: Heard that Pierias was on 15k as a youth this season, increasing to 50k next season then to 150k the season after that if he performs. Insane numbers for a fucking 16 year old It does also show that if he does perform then the franchise is serious about keeping him laying with us for longer by offering him a good salary, otherwise he'll get poached or chase some stupid benh warming offer overseas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityHeart Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 I had heard we were just about there with Carrusca 12-18 months back. This would be a great signing IMHO - with a marque AM imminent, Marcelo can be load-managed to get a great season out of one of the great a-league imports. Fresh off the pine he should be able to run amok! Surely at his age this should be an easy agreement - pay him what we can under the cap then agree to employ him in CFG melbourne academy the year after etc. He would be a good get for the club on and off the pitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[LIBBA] Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 11 minutes ago, CityHeart said: I had heard we were just about there with Carrusca 12-18 months back. This would be a great signing IMHO - with a marque AM imminent, Marcelo can be load-managed to get a great season out of one of the great a-league imports. Fresh off the pine he should be able to run amok! Surely at his age this should be an easy agreement - pay him what we can under the cap then agree to employ him in CFG melbourne academy the year after etc. He would be a good get for the club on and off the pitch. Is he now an Australian citizen? If not, it cant happen if we sign a new international Marquee. Plus i wouldn't want to waste an international spot on a player coming off the bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 Just now, [LIBBA] said: Is he now an Australian citizen? If not, it cant happen if we sign a new international Marquee. Plus i wouldn't want to waste an international spot on a player coming off the bench. Yeh he's an Aus citizen now. You prob wouldnt want to spend any more than 150k on him, but under that he's a steal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 Wouldn't be surprised if there was a coaching role attached to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millm103 Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 17 hours ago, nah brah said: good squad. im a little disappointed that we havent focused more on bringing in australian players. Looks like we have decent depth with the exception in the middle. What is going to happen if either Brattan or Kilkenny go down injured? We should be relying on a part time midfielder (Malik) as a back-up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embee Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 2 minutes ago, millm103 said: Looks like we have decent depth with the exception in the middle. What is going to happen if either Brattan or Kilkenny go down injured? We should be relying on a part time midfielder (Malik) as a back-up. We could very well end up with Budzinski, Kilkenny, Brattan, Mauk, Malik, Genreau, Cahill, all capable of playing in the middle, that's PLENTY of depth. Malik's a better CM than he is a centre-half too, if anything he's a part-time CB. Not to mention we've also been linked with Carrusca, although if he comes in I'd think Malik goes out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 44 minutes ago, Embee said: We could very well end up with Budzinski, Kilkenny, Brattan, Mauk, Malik, Genreau, Cahill, all capable of playing in the middle, that's PLENTY of depth. Malik's a better CM than he is a centre-half too, if anything he's a part-time CB. Not to mention we've also been linked with Carrusca, although if he comes in I'd think Malik goes out. Maliks hopeless. Bench at best and no where near starting eleven. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embee Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 (edited) 24 minutes ago, n i k o said: Maliks hopeless. Bench at best and no where near starting eleven. I'd have everyone bar Genreau and possibly Cahill on that list play CM before I would put Malik there, my point's simply that he offers depth at the CM position. Edited August 23, 2017 by Embee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 44 minutes ago, Embee said: I'd have everyone bar Genreau and possibly Cahill on that list play CM before I would put Malik there, my point's simply that he offers depth at the CM position. Yep agree. Were saying the same thing except your response is a bit more diplomatic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embee Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 2 minutes ago, n i k o said: Yep agree. Were saying the same thing except your response is a bit more diplomatic. Seeing as Osama lives in the same building as @thisphantomfortress I try to keep the peace 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 7 minutes ago, Embee said: Seeing as Osama lives in the same building as @thisphantomfortress I try to keep the peace Keen to hear about some elevator stories @thisphantomfortress 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSeater Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 (edited) 22 minutes ago, n i k o said: Keen to hear about some elevator stories @thisphantomfortress Give this a whirl https://audioboom.com/channel/talkingcity Edited August 23, 2017 by GreenSeater 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 8 minutes ago, GreenSeater said: Give this a whirl https://audioboom.com/channel/talkingcity 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisphantomfortress Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 1 hour ago, n i k o said: Keen to hear about some elevator stories @thisphantomfortress I've met him in the elevator twice. He was very friendly both times. He lives on a higher floor than instantly showing he earns more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 45 minutes ago, thisphantomfortress said: I've met him in the elevator twice. He was very friendly both times. He lives on a higher floor than instantly showing he earns more. Movie High Rise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 54 minutes ago, thisphantomfortress said: I've met him in the elevator twice. He was very friendly both times. He lives on a higher floor than instantly showing he earns more. No, it shows that he spends more 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simo Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 Not Nico but his brother we are after lol http://www.goal.com/en-au/news/the-covert-agent-melbourne-victory-and-melbourne-city-set-to/puq9nrj6wssz1iu77e7ghddoz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 16 minutes ago, Simo said: Not Nico but his brother we are after lol http://www.goal.com/en-au/news/the-covert-agent-melbourne-victory-and-melbourne-city-set-to/puq9nrj6wssz1iu77e7ghddoz Do we even have a visa spot left for this guy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simo Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 We have one left but if we are signing budzinski than no. Injury replacement for brandan, but he is nearly ready Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nah brah Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 22 hours ago, Originalmeme said: What are you dissappointed about though?? IMO i think we have the best aussies we are able to get that are available, how many aussies are there out there that honestly are either good enough or want too come back to aleague, that are not recycled players from the aleauge. If we can sign this Polish bloke, im expecting big things kilkenny, brattan, fitzgerald, galecovik and la rocca are the best available? no. we should be more ambitious and support the australian game. every import takes away one of only 99 potential starting spots for an australian and stifles the growth of the game in australia. i would rather we fielded more youth players than bring in imports. the quality of the game in australia does not exceed that capable by 17 - 20 year olds. 4 hours ago, n i k o said: Maliks hopeless. Bench at best and no where near starting eleven. still 10x the player of muscat. how the fuck does he still have a contract? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 48 minutes ago, Simo said: Not Nico but his brother we are after lol http://www.goal.com/en-au/news/the-covert-agent-melbourne-victory-and-melbourne-city-set-to/puq9nrj6wssz1iu77e7ghddoz I think Victory would be after him, the article has just said our name to add a bit of spice and generate more clicks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 36 minutes ago, Mr MO said: Do we even have a visa spot left for this guy? Which brother is the shit sibling? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart of Melbourne Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 31 year old. Fits right into the culture. Calf injury coming up and out for 4 months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rass Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 7 minutes ago, Heart of Melbourne said: 31 year old. Fits right into the culture. Calf injury coming up and out for 4 months In b4 your next post is questioning our membership numbers and how we're a shambles and the club should be folded. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City Of Salem Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 (edited) looks like a really good squad at this stage. i wonder if maybe kamau or fitzy might start on the right wing until brandan is fit?? so front line would look like: Kamau Bruno Fitzy Edited August 23, 2017 by City Of Salem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 2 minutes ago, City Of Salem said: looks like a really good squad at this stage. i wonder if maybe kamau or fitzy might start on the right wing until brandan is fit?? so front line would look like: Kamau Bruno Fitzy Then Arzani on at 70mins for either Fitz or Kamau 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisphantomfortress Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 1 hour ago, nah brah said: we should be more ambitious and support the australian game. every import takes away one of only 99 potential starting spots for an australian and stifles the growth of the game in australia. i would rather we fielded more youth players than bring in imports. the quality of the game in australia does not exceed that capable by 17 - 20 year olds. What is your opinion on walls? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 (edited) 13 minutes ago, haz said: Then Arzani on at 70mins for either Fitz or Kamau I wouldnt be surprised if Wazza will fall back on a solid 442 very often, starting with Fitz and Bruno up front. Especially if we keep leaking goals due to the front wingers not being capable in tracking back or struggling to beat hold their man, like Kamau. Edited August 23, 2017 by Mr MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 10 minutes ago, Mr MO said: I wouldnt be surprised if Wazza will fall back on a solid 442 very often, starting with Fitz and Bruno up front. Especially if we keep leaking goals due to the front wingers not being capable in tracking back or struggling to beat hold their man, like Kamau. Who knows, but I think our next FFA Cup game will be a sign of things to come..... Even better Wazza might even change formation depending on the team we play, something we have not seen before at this club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seamolyons Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 What are our membership numbers? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 (edited) 9 minutes ago, seamolyons said: What are our membership numbers? 3 Munn, Petrillo and that Kid who wins everything Edited August 23, 2017 by haz 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted August 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 42 minutes ago, City Of Salem said: looks like a really good squad at this stage. i wonder if maybe kamau or fitzy might start on the right wing until brandan is fit?? so front line would look like: Kamau Bruno Fitzy I'm not so confident at this stage but time will tell. Schenkeveld is a good addition, and Budzinski looks as though he will be if he comes. We seem to be relying fairly heavily on a core bunch of senior players supplemented by some largely untried U-23s and then scholarship players. I have my doubts about Bouzanis, Muscat, Malik and Kamau. I'd like to know just where Galekovic and Mauk are. The FFA Cup match on 29th will be a good indicator, because we can't afford to experiment in that sort of match or ship goals and have to play catch-up. 18 minutes ago, seamolyons said: What are our membership numbers? I've just put up my latest calculated reserved seat memberships in the Memberships thread. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 1 minute ago, jw1739 said: I'm not so confident at this stage but time will tell. Schenkeveld is a good addition, and Budzinski looks as though he will be if he comes. We seem to be relying fairly heavily on a core bunch of senior players supplemented by some largely untried U-23s and then scholarship players. I have my doubts about Bouzanis, Muscat, Malik and Kamau. I'd like to know just where Galekovic and Mauk are. The FFA Cup match on 29th will be a good indicator, because we can't afford to experiment in that sort of match or ship goals and have to play catch-up. I've just put up my latest calculated reserved seat memberships in the Memberships thread. To me the season swings on the back four. We play like the City of old then we are cooked before we've even started, but if Jammo, MJ, La Rocca & Dutchy are fit and well organised, then who knows as we have plenty of strike power up front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 (edited) 14 minutes ago, Shahanga said: To me the season swings on the back four. We play like the City of old then we are cooked before we've even started, but if Jammo, MJ, La Rocca & Dutchy are fit and well organised, then who knows as we have plenty of strike power up front. Who's the striking power upfront in your opinion, I'm curious? Do we seem to forget that at times it was a struggle last season to even cross a ball in the box and finish. We haven't recruited in that area yet so need to improve somehow. It doesn't help our biggest names can't play together. Don't want to rely on a freak TC header all the time. Edited August 23, 2017 by Mr MO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartOfCity Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 23 minutes ago, haz said: 3 Munn, Petrillo and that Kid who wins everything Oh shit! 😂😂😂😂 Dion maybe??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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