True Until I die Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 Quote Northcote City hot-shot forward Braedyn Crowley is set to join A-League powerhouse Melbourne City for the 2016-17 domestic season. The former Newcastle Jets man impressed his new A-League outfit in his time trialling with the club and featured in the club’s pre-season friendly against Hume City last week. The move comes off the back of an impressive spell since joining Northcote City mid-season, where he netted just short of half of Northcote’s total goal tally in their 2016 NPL Victoria campaign. Crowley’s 13 goals plundered in 19 games – including an all-important equaliser in the penultimate round fixture against Bentleigh Greens – were almost enough to drag Goran Lozanovski’s battlers away from NPL Victoria relegation, however a final day loss to Oakleigh Cannons send them down to the second division for the first time since 2009. The forward had plenty of other memorable moments in a Northcote kit; he netted all five goals in a 5-0 win over the Melbourne Knights – a season record for the NPL Victoria – while a hat-trick against Port Melbourne Sharks gave City a vital three points in their race for survival. He also displayed his technical prowess with a stunning free-kick in the 1-1 draw with Bulleen Lions, one of his six goals in the final six games of the season. “I’ve played and had experience in the A-League, and it’s where I want to get back into as it was good at the Jets and I was really pleased with everything they did for me, but I just didn’t have the money to stay there in the A-League environment,” he said earlier in the NPL season. “So coming down here was a move I haven’t regretted as it’s something I’ve enjoyed. I love being here with the boys as they are a good bunch and I’m fairly confident that if it comes to the end of the season and someone else calls, I’m not going to go to any other club unless it’s an A-League club.” The Townsville-born striker, who turns 20 later this year, made his senior bow as a 16-year-old at Central Queensland, before netting an impressive 17 goals in 26 NPL Queensland games in his Young Player of the Year award-winning season with Northern Fury, which attracted interest from the Jets’ NYL team. He flourished in the A-League youth setup, which saw him make his senior debut under the tutelage of Phil Stubbins, coming on as an 88th minute substitute in a 1-1 draw against the Western Sydney Wanderers. He failed to find the net in his one start and seven substitute appearances in the 2015-16 A-League season, with his last appearance coming in the 1-0 loss to Adelaide United earlier this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellenic Hero Posted January 22, 2017 Report Share Posted January 22, 2017 Is this guy still alive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted January 22, 2017 Report Share Posted January 22, 2017 1 hour ago, Hellenic Hero said: Is this guy still alive? The club lists him as a Youth team player. I think I may have made an error in listing him in the senior squad (Player Contracts thread). The original news article called him a "Scholarship" player - I don't know what that really means. He's never got near the seniors match-day squad. Don't know any more I'm afraid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellenic Hero Posted January 22, 2017 Report Share Posted January 22, 2017 9 minutes ago, jw1739 said: The club lists him as a Youth team player. I think I may have made an error in listing him in the senior squad (Player Contracts thread). The original news article called him a "Scholarship" player - I don't know what that really means. He's never got near the seniors match-day squad. Don't know any more I'm afraid. Cheers, Also, what happened with that LB Brad Smith that came on vs Brisbane Strikers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted January 22, 2017 Report Share Posted January 22, 2017 7 minutes ago, Hellenic Hero said: Cheers, Also, what happened with that LB Brad Smith that came on vs Brisbane Strikers? Dunno. I assume that he would have been with the NPL squad rather than the NYL. Not listed on the club web-site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted January 22, 2017 Report Share Posted January 22, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, jw1739 said: The club lists him as a Youth team player. I think I may have made an error in listing him in the senior squad (Player Contracts thread). The original news article called him a "Scholarship" player - I don't know what that really means. He's never got near the seniors match-day squad. Don't know any more I'm afraid. Still with the club. Playing for the NYL team tonight. Wearing a different number (37) from the one originally allocated (29) so I presume he's not in the senior squad. 1 hour ago, Hellenic Hero said: Also, what happened with that LB Brad Smith that came on vs Brisbane Strikers? Not on the NYL team sheet list for tonight. Presumably no longer registered with us. Edited January 22, 2017 by jw1739 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HughJass Posted January 22, 2017 Report Share Posted January 22, 2017 14 hours ago, Hellenic Hero said: Cheers, Also, what happened with that LB Brad Smith that came on vs Brisbane Strikers? may have been an injury replacement for franjic 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomi Posted January 24, 2017 Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 Crowley trains with the first team but plays with the NYL squad. Brad Clarke (not Smith) has gone to Bulleen Lions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wfc_10 Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 (edited) 20 hours ago, Tomi said: Crowley trains with the first team but plays with the NYL squad. Brad Clarke (not Smith) has gone to Bulleen Lions I have a feeling Crowley won't stay on for the NPL season w/ City, he's too good to play NPL2. Already seen a lot of the youth team players move on to NPL clubs as well Edited January 25, 2017 by wfc_10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris p Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 1 hour ago, wfc_10 said: I have a feeling Crowley won't stay on for the NPL season w/ City, he's too good to play NPL2. Already seen a lot of the youth team players move on to NPL clubs as well Are the players that play for melbourne city npl side paid a wage at all ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomi Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 2 hours ago, wfc_10 said: I have a feeling Crowley won't stay on for the NPL season w/ City, he's too good to play NPL2. Already seen a lot of the youth team players move on to NPL clubs as well Crowley's on a scholarship contract, so I'm guessing he wont have a choice but to stay and play NPL2. Not 100% sure, but you think they would have some clause in his contract preventing him from leaving?? Yes its a shame some of the boys they have lost to NPL clubs, especially Clarke and Joey Monek (St Albans). But I guess they can't hang around forever if there's no sign of stepping up to the first team 58 minutes ago, Chris p said: Are the players that play for melbourne city npl side paid a wage at all ? They receive pittance. Guess thats why they nik off to NPL clubs .... more $$$$$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellydrum Posted February 13, 2017 Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 Thought he looked impressive in his minimal time on the pitch against roar. How did he go in youth league this year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strider Posted February 14, 2017 Report Share Posted February 14, 2017 This kid is a fucking ANIMAL. Jacked as fuck, did you cunts see the size of this bloke's arms? Fucking Gorilla spec. Start him instead of FallAndRoll-y and Brendan "The Autist" Fernando. Fuck off we're full @paulinehanson 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
japiedog Posted February 14, 2017 Report Share Posted February 14, 2017 22 minutes ago, strider said: This kid is a fucking ANIMAL. Jacked as fuck, did you cunts see the size of this bloke's arms? Fucking Gorilla spec. Start him instead of FallAndRoll-y and Brendan "The Autist" Fernando. Fuck off we're full @paulinehanson hahahahahahahaha fuckin love it 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted February 14, 2017 Report Share Posted February 14, 2017 Will end up floating around with us a few years then end up in the NPL 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakz7 Posted February 14, 2017 Report Share Posted February 14, 2017 1 hour ago, Dylan said: Will end up floating around with us a few years, go to Adelaide then end up in the NPL Fixed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forever City Posted September 12, 2017 Report Share Posted September 12, 2017 Melbourne City FC elevates Braedyn Crowley to first team rosterRead more at http://www.melbournecityfc.com.au/article/melbourne-city-fc-signs-marcelo-carrusca-ahead-of-westfield-ffa-cup-quarter-final-elevates-braedyn-crowley-to-first-team-roster/an69fitv0fev1tng6sxktj3ed#f1xcsOWL9kRyY0j3.99 Braedyn Crowley will join Warren Joyce’s first-team squad on a one year deal until the end of the 2017/18 season. The 20-year-old striker joined City as a Scholarship Player in September last year from City affiliate club Northcote City and has now been elevated to a first-team contract. Joyce added; “Braedyn has been a strong and regular contributor to our youth team over the course of his Scholarship contract and we have given him the opportunity to step into role with the first team squad.” Crowley commented; “Being at City has been a really positive journey for me. Earning a first team contract is something you dream about as a player so hopefully I can keep developing and take my opportunity when it comes.” Read more at http://www.melbournecityfc.com.au/article/melbourne-city-fc-signs-marcelo-carrusca-ahead-of-westfield-ffa-cup-quarter-final-elevates-braedyn-crowley-to-first-team-roster/an69fitv0fev1tng6sxktj3ed#f1xcsOWL9kRyY0j3.99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embee Posted September 12, 2017 Report Share Posted September 12, 2017 Seems reluctant to use him at the moment, will be interesting to see how much time he gets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted September 12, 2017 Report Share Posted September 12, 2017 Who Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted September 12, 2017 Report Share Posted September 12, 2017 35 minutes ago, Embee said: Seems reluctant to use him at the moment, will be interesting to see how much time he gets. I think we had to do something with one of the Scholarship players, because we had 7 and the limit is 6. One year contract, so we're not over-committing. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted September 12, 2017 Report Share Posted September 12, 2017 I think he'll get a few opportunities this year, especially with Bruno out injured. As he said himself, he needs to grab the opportunity when it comes. Good luck to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forever City Posted September 14, 2017 Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffplz Posted September 14, 2017 Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 Seems to have a strong mentality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panionara Posted September 14, 2017 Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 Very impressive, you can see the hunger and desire, hopefully he is given a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHFC-FAN Posted September 14, 2017 Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 8 hours ago, Forever City said: He's quite a humble lad! Hope he gets his chance to impress... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted February 10, 2018 Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 I think we can assume that this guy has left the club although there has been no official announcement. He is not listed in the squad in the "City Insider" for last night's match. The departures of Crowley and Roberts certainly leave us undermanned in the reserve striker department. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted February 10, 2018 Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 Strange signing. Unwanted by the coach who signed him from Day 1. There’s a story there somewhere. (in fact when Bruno was injured Wazza actually gave an interview where he said he only had two options as a result, a 38 year old Cahill and a 16 year old Roberts). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wfc_10 Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 He was released last week, I've heard he will be signing for an NPL club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted February 13, 2018 Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 Officially gone. https://www.melbournecityfc.com.au/news/crowley-departs-melbourne-city-fc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomi Posted February 13, 2018 Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 FC Bulleen Lions @FCBulleenLions 35m35 minutes ago More [SIGNING] - We're excited to welcome Braedyn Crowley to the club for the 2018 @nplvictoria campaign! The 21 year old will add much needed firepower to our front line after spells with @NorthcoteCity in 2016, and recently with @MelbourneCity! Welcome Braedyn #NPLVIC #FCBL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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