moops Posted June 24, 2017 Report Share Posted June 24, 2017 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted June 27, 2017 Report Share Posted June 27, 2017 (edited) Another pic of Brattan at training. Looks a little bit better in this one! Deleted file. Edited May 31, 2021 by jw1739 Deleted file. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted June 27, 2017 Report Share Posted June 27, 2017 9 minutes ago, jw1739 said: Another pic of Brattan at training. Looks a little bit better in this one! The hair or the gut? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffplz Posted June 27, 2017 Report Share Posted June 27, 2017 Alert: lighting and clothing changes body shape. Big deal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted June 27, 2017 Report Share Posted June 27, 2017 2 hours ago, jeffplz said: Alert: lighting and clothing changes body shape. Big deal Yeah but if he didn't have that "pregnant photo" the other day it would have denied me the opportunity for an off season rant. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted June 27, 2017 Report Share Posted June 27, 2017 13 hours ago, jeffplz said: Alert: lighting and clothing changes body shape. Big deal I must tell MrsJW about that... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted July 3, 2017 Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 Just thought I'd mention that he and his partner had a baby less than a month ago. Perhaps this might mean he will stay for another season? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted July 3, 2017 Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 14 minutes ago, Harrison said: Just thought I'd mention that he and his partner had a baby less than a month ago. Perhaps this might mean he will stay for another season? Really all depends where his partner is from and what sort of support network she has in Melbourne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted July 3, 2017 Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 18 minutes ago, Harrison said: Just thought I'd mention that he and his partner had a baby less than a month ago. Perhaps this might mean he will stay for another season? Might mean he wants to stay here for another season, but football is a business not a charity and the hard reality is we employ players and not their WAGs. He is still representing the club (with Caceres at some children's event only last week) so my guess is we are still negotiating with Manchester City and his agent - that's assuming we wish to keep him. IMO Wazza will want to see a lot more from Brattan than we saw at the tail end of last season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted July 3, 2017 Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 1 minute ago, jw1739 said: Might mean he wants to stay here for another season, but football is a business not a charity and the hard reality is we employ players and not their WAGs. He is still representing the club (with Caceres at some children's event only last week) so my guess is we are still negotiating with Manchester City and his agent - that's assuming we wish to keep him. IMO Wazza will want to see a lot more from Brattan than we saw at the tail end of last season. Oh absolutely. I wasn't suggesting that we keep him for this reason, just that from his end he has a reason to stay. He seemed a certainty to leave only a few months ago. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted July 3, 2017 Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 1 hour ago, Harrison said: Just thought I'd mention that he and his partner had a baby less than a month ago. Perhaps this might mean he will stay for another season? Are you sure Brattan didn't have the baby himself? Because it looks like he hasn't lost the baby weight yet. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Edmonds Posted July 21, 2017 Report Share Posted July 21, 2017 Brattan was on the phone ringing up members to speak to them and thank them for being a member for the up-coming season. Really nice bloke! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted July 21, 2017 Report Share Posted July 21, 2017 37 minutes ago, Andrew Edmonds said: Brattan was on the phone ringing up members to speak to them and thank them for being a member for the up-coming season. Really nice bloke! I wish his football ability was as good as him being a 'good bloke'..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted July 21, 2017 Report Share Posted July 21, 2017 1 hour ago, Andrew Edmonds said: Brattan was on the phone ringing up members to speak to them and thank them for being a member for the up-coming season. Really nice bloke! I'm sure he was a good bloke when recording the pre-made message Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted July 21, 2017 Report Share Posted July 21, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, kingofhearts said: I wish his football ability was as good as him being a 'good bloke'..... He's got plenty of ability imo, as we saw in the opening month of last season. Hopefully Wazza irons out his performances, fitness and attitude because after that stellar opening month he was fucking dreadful. A fit and firing Brattan makes us a challenger straight away, irrespective of a marquee CAM signing. Edited July 21, 2017 by bt50 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Edmonds Posted July 21, 2017 Report Share Posted July 21, 2017 5 minutes ago, haz said: I'm sure he was a good bloke when recording the pre-made message Wasn't a pre-made message.. my friend and I were on the phone to him today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartOfCity Posted July 21, 2017 Report Share Posted July 21, 2017 Ok so Brattan is not signed but is doing a hell of a lot of things outside of training etc for the club as if he was signed on and loves the club........... did i miss him signing on????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted July 21, 2017 Report Share Posted July 21, 2017 3 hours ago, bt50 said: He's got plenty of ability imo, as we saw in the opening month of last season. Hopefully Wazza irons out his performances, fitness and attitude because after that stellar opening month he was fucking dreadful. A fit and firing Brattan makes us a challenger straight away, irrespective of a marquee CAM signing. Agreed. Always has been mindset with him, rather then a question of ability. hopefully wazza can fix up the aspects you have said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted July 21, 2017 Report Share Posted July 21, 2017 3 hours ago, kingofhearts said: Agreed. Always has been mindset with him, rather then a question of ability. hopefully wazza can fix up the aspects you have said. Agree with mindset. I'd also go further and say it's a case of him being in his comfort zone. Anything beyond this is a hard difficult road filled with pain and sacrifice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisphantomfortress Posted July 27, 2017 Report Share Posted July 27, 2017 Spoke to luke tonight about the off-season fitness regime "one day I was in fat camp the next I was skinny" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embee Posted July 27, 2017 Report Share Posted July 27, 2017 Really nice guy, was great to chat to 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingawesomeness Posted July 27, 2017 Report Share Posted July 27, 2017 Confirmed staying? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisphantomfortress Posted July 27, 2017 Report Share Posted July 27, 2017 Just now, kingawesomeness said: Confirmed staying? Not yet, was actually weird said he wants to get it sorted but a few clubs have made offers. Should be done in the next week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingawesomeness Posted July 27, 2017 Report Share Posted July 27, 2017 Just now, thisphantomfortress said: Not yet, was actually weird said he wants to get it sorted but a few clubs have made offers. Should be done in the next week What's holding it up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forever City Posted July 27, 2017 Report Share Posted July 27, 2017 So is he signed for this season? didn't see your answer above sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted July 27, 2017 Report Share Posted July 27, 2017 11 minutes ago, thisphantomfortress said: Not yet, was actually weird said he wants to get it sorted but a few clubs have made offers. Should be done in the next week So that means he can't play in the Cup match? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embee Posted July 27, 2017 Report Share Posted July 27, 2017 Just now, jw1739 said: So that means he can't play in the Cup match? hm, good point, probably not. I think he actually said it should be done by the weekend, but I'm not sure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Edmonds Posted July 27, 2017 Report Share Posted July 27, 2017 Spoke to Luke about his contract.. It's been offered, although it isn't completed he said no matter what happens he'll be a City player this season 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted July 27, 2017 Report Share Posted July 27, 2017 a fit and in-form Luke Brattan is akin to a whole new signing given how ineffective he was in the second half of last season, I hope he crushes it this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted July 27, 2017 Report Share Posted July 27, 2017 9 minutes ago, Nate said: a fit and in-form Luke Brattan is akin to a whole new signing given how ineffective he was in the second half of last season, I hope he crushes it this season. Spot on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffplz Posted July 27, 2017 Report Share Posted July 27, 2017 Looks like he reads our forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted July 27, 2017 Report Share Posted July 27, 2017 11 minutes ago, jeffplz said: Looks like he reads our forum Oh fuck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSeater Posted July 27, 2017 Report Share Posted July 27, 2017 10 hours ago, jeffplz said: Looks like he reads our forum Luke, mate. Score a hattrick in the derby and I'll buy you a pint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted July 27, 2017 Report Share Posted July 27, 2017 10 hours ago, jeffplz said: Looks like he reads our forum This has gone over my head. You will have to explain this for the forum simpletons like myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 12 hours ago, jeffplz said: Looks like he reads our forum Fantastic Luke you lazy fuck, get off the beers and pizzas, get into shape and play the way you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murfy1 Posted November 12, 2017 Report Share Posted November 12, 2017 LUKE BRATTAN TALKS GAFFER BANTER AND WEIGHT LOSS By Clement Tito Nov 12 2017 Warren Joyce knows how to find the balance when managing a team, according to Brattan. The message coming from Melbourne City this season is to tighten things up defensively after proving to be the league's entertainers over the years. City have conceded two goals in five games under Joyce and consistency is the main message coming from the boss, with Brattan impressed. Brattan said Joyce was “refreshing” for the playing group and also praised his sense of humour. “Warren is a fantastic coach, and he’s got pretty decent banter as well which is awesome,” Brattan told FourFourTwo. “I cop it a fair bit with some of the stuff I wear, he’s printed a few photos out of funny looking people that I apparently look like and he’s stuck them up around the place. “You just know every day, on the field he’s serious and then he’s got the banter. It’s very refreshing and a good balance.” Brattan made it no secret that he would like to be playing more and has so far come off the bench twice in the four games he has played. The midfielder was a regular starter for City last season, however he said he felt comfortable approaching Joyce to discuss any concerns he has. “There’s still that respect but I think having banter with the boys makes him a bit approachable and that’s what you need in a coach, you can’t be scared to go and talk to him,” he said. “I’m not playing as much at the moment, but I’m not intimidated to go and talk to him and I’ll know he’ll be honest with me. “We’ve started the season well, we’re well drilled and defending extremely well which was missing last year. “We just need to continue that now, it’s also not a long season so to start well is very important. We have to keep the standard high and he drives that.” Brattan said he feels in excellent condition, despite the battle he's facing to regain a regular spot. He's had a big year after the birth of his baby-daughter Amaya and the new challenge of juggling fatherhood with football. And he said he had to slim down before the start of the 2017/18 season. “Since last year I’ve lost about 8kg, so it’s a fair bit,” Brattan said. “I’m a bit lighter than I was at Brisbane, it’s allowed me to add a bit more to my game, I need to be super fit to play in the team and the style we play in the A-League as well as go to the next level. “The competition is getting better and better each year, so to keep up, my fitness has got to improve and I feel the best I’ve felt in a while, so I’m pretty happy. “Last year coming back from England, my weight was poor, then I returned in good shape this year and it was a lot easier to get to where I am now. “This year I really wanted to go to the next level and I looked after myself in the off-season. Having a baby might’ve had a bit to do with that, but I worked pretty hard so it was a good start. “I feel great, credit to the gaffer for working us so hard, but also to the medical staff who have worked wonders with me.” Brattan also admitted the Socceroos are on his mind going into a World Cup year. Despite being involved in senior camps he remains uncapped and in January he slammed himself, feeling he wasn't good enough for the team. Brattan said he needed to get some games going for City before he can even think about the national team. “I’m not going to say that I deserve to be there when I don’t,” he said. “I know Ange (Postecoglou) chooses the team on form and he’s not scared to make big decisions. “Hopefully we do make the World Cup, I get my chance and start playing club football. But at the moment, I’m nowhere near it because I’m not playing regularly here.” https://www.fourfourtwo.com.au/news/luke-brattan-talks-gaffer-banter-and-weight-loss-477419 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted January 14, 2018 Report Share Posted January 14, 2018 Amazing how this bloke is having a far, far superior season to last year but seems to be getting far fewer plaudits from the 'experts'. Goes to show how good the Aussie pundits are i spose. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MXG Posted January 15, 2018 Report Share Posted January 15, 2018 Against CCM we had nobody on the penalty box line to cover rebounds. I assume Brattan should be there? He basically stayed back with Malik all the time with very rare forward movements. While quite efficient in defensive midfield, he has a good shooting ability. Do not think it was Joyce instructions to stay next to Malik, more like Bratts limitation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HughJass Posted January 15, 2018 Report Share Posted January 15, 2018 42 minutes ago, MXG said: Against CCM we had nobody on the penalty box line to cover rebounds. I assume Brattan should be there? He basically stayed back with Malik all the time with very rare forward movements. While quite efficient in defensive midfield, he has a good shooting ability. Do not think it was Joyce instructions to stay next to Malik, more like Bratts limitation. But being down to 10 men and CCM having quick payers better off sitting back then getting caught out. Last few matches Brattan has been attacking more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playmaker Posted January 15, 2018 Report Share Posted January 15, 2018 43 minutes ago, MXG said: he has a good shooting ability. Disagree with you here, he has a weak shot and doesn't pull the trigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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