Forever City Posted October 16, 2017 Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 (edited) Let's hope our good form will continue. Edited October 16, 2017 by jw1739 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forever City Posted October 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 Stefan Mauk and Eugene Galekovic address the media ahead of Saturday's game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neio Posted October 16, 2017 Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 Assuming Osama is no good for this week, we have 3 options. Brattan, Kilkenny or Budzinski I think it should be budz or Brattan as nix will sit back and let us have the ball, so we need the creativity to unlock them. Apart from that no change One thing we have to get right this week is set pieces especially corners. If the kid keeper plays for them, he has no idea what he is doing at crosses. Put the ball on his head and get bodies around him, he double grabs most claims and completely dropped one yesterday. Apply the pressure to him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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fensaddler Posted October 16, 2017 Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 7 minutes ago, neio said: Assuming Osama is no good for this week, we have 3 options. Brattan, Kilkenny or Budzinski I think it should be budz or Brattan as nix will sit back and let us have the ball, so we need the creativity to unlock them. Apart from that no change One thing we have to get right this week is set pieces especially corners. If the kid keeper plays for them, he has no idea what he is doing at crosses. Put the ball on his head and get bodies around him, he double grabs most claims and completely dropped one yesterday. Apply the pressure to him He won't enjoy the prospect of facing Timmy then... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedaik Posted October 16, 2017 Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 Will be my first game in a while that Im attending and also bringing my 3yo for his first game....could be a big mistake. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartOfCity Posted October 16, 2017 Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 55 minutes ago, hedaik said: Will be my first game in a while that Im attending and also bringing my 3yo for his first game....could be a big mistake. Bring a fully charged iPad or phone ha ha, my son is 7 and can probably sit through half an hour at this stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted October 16, 2017 Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 Anyone living on the Sandy Line - be aware buses are replacing trains from Elsternwick to the City all weekend. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakz7 Posted October 16, 2017 Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 We haven’t won the next game following a (league) derby win since 2011 so let’s see if we can continue our form this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedaik Posted October 16, 2017 Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 33 minutes ago, HeartOfCity said: Bring a fully charged iPad or phone ha ha, my son is 7 and can probably sit through half an hour at this stage. Yep, tablet and food is the plan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playmaker Posted October 16, 2017 Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 5 minutes ago, hakz7 said: We haven’t won the next game following a (league) derby win since 2011 JVS will do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted October 16, 2017 Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 1 hour ago, hedaik said: Will be my first game in a while that Im attending and also bringing my 3yo for his first game....could be a big mistake. I started my boy around 3. We had heaps of 5pm games back then from memory. But yeah it was hard yards. The following season he was around 4 he started getting the concept of the game but always barracked for the opposing side. And when we score he lose it, roll around screaming and crying. (Lucky for me Mr unlucky was in charge so wasn't too painful ). Now at 7 he's rusted on and knows more than me. The other kids are less hassle they just follow. I see it like teaching them swimming. At first it's really a drain but afterwards you can kick back and enjoy. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SF33 Posted October 16, 2017 Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 It would be so emblematic of this club to cop a draw from this game and then get one additional point from the next three (away to Adelaide, home to Sydney and WSW). So far it looks like a new dawn with City, but I've been wrong before. 6 minutes ago, Jovan said: I started my boy around 3. We had heaps of 5pm games back then from memory. But yeah it was hard yards. The following season he was around 4 he started getting the concept of the game but always barracked for the opposing side. And when we score he lose it, roll around screaming and crying. (Lucky for me Mr unlucky was in charge so wasn't too painful ). Now at 7 he's rusted on and knows more than me. The other kids are less hassle they just follow. I see it like teaching them swimming. At first it's really a drain but afterwards you can kick back and enjoy. I took my four year old to her first AFL game this year and she lasted until halftime, which wasn't too bad, I thought. She loved the mascots and banners the best, so I reckon given that an A-League game isn't as long and we have more mascots than you can poke a stick at, she should do OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neio Posted October 16, 2017 Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 I watched Wellington yesterday and defensively they are all over the shop, I honestly couldn't work out if it was a back 3 or 4 for large parts of the game. Galloway started as a RB, then was a LB, then was a LM but no one replaced him at RB. Then they took Mullen off and Durante got injured, and for last 10 minutes absolutely no idea who was supposed to be where It took me back to the good old days of last year when we couldn't decide who was supposed to be where Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellenic Hero Posted October 16, 2017 Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 13 minutes ago, SF33 said: It would be so emblematic of this club to cop a draw from this game and then get one additional point from the next three (away to Adelaide, home to Sydney and WSW). So far it looks like a new dawn with City, but I've been wrong before. I took my four year old to her first AFL game this year and she lasted until halftime, which wasn't too bad, I thought. She loved the mascots and banners the best, so I reckon given that an A-League game isn't as long and we have more mascots than you can poke a stick at, she should do OK. Sometimes I bring my 4 year old cousin, he's just happy to stare at the terrace lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted October 16, 2017 Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 Nux have been better I have thought. But I doubt we will concede more then one. 2-0 City Mauk 25min Budzinksi 75min Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted October 16, 2017 Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 3 minutes ago, haz said: But I doubt we will concede more then one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted October 16, 2017 Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 3 hours ago, hakz7 said: We haven’t won the next game following a (league) derby win since 2011 so let’s see if we can continue our form this time. Yes, this is a real danger game for us in that it's going to be a true test of our mentality. If JVS was still here I'd bet my house on us losing this one. Now, I'm not sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumpyknuckles Posted October 16, 2017 Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 13 hours ago, hedaik said: Will be my first game in a while that Im attending and also bringing my 3yo for his first game....could be a big mistake. I'm bringing my 2.5 year old for his first match since he was a couple months old. But mum is coming too, so if they leave I can watch till the end. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afif Adam Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 (edited) Possible Starting XI Kamau McCormack Fitzgerald Mauk Budzinski Jakobsen Jamieson La Rocca Schenkeveld Muscat Galekovic Bench - Cahill Carrusca Brattan/Kilkenny La Rocca Tongyik Edited October 17, 2017 by Afif Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 (edited) After last week I reackon Kilkenny will replace Malik and start assuming Malik will miss. Kamau Ross Fitzy Mauk Jakobsen Kilkenny Jamieson La Rocca Bort Muscat This 424 with the ball. Without the ball Mauk drops with the wide players and effectively playing a 5 4 1. But really it's more about marking space with Joyce as opposed to closing down players. Against Brisbane I put it down them being shit and not being able to put 3 passes together before they went long but in hindsight it was caused by instead of pressing and closing the initial ball player it was more about removing his options. So the real test will be against a team that can hold onto the ball effectively and has good forward moved (Sydney). The other question I have is Brandan doesn't really suit this style as in he isn't strong in tracking back, and defensively he is very weak in the tackle even a liability especially in our box. Not that Kamau is a world beater either in this respect but he has done alot so far. Fitzy is probably our best but tbf he was slack for the goal conceded. That leaves Carusca. Will he be only used if we are chasing a goal? Cahill and McCormick are probably going to share time as the sole striker. My only concern will be if we concede early (Sydney cup game) do we have the ability to come back? Edited October 17, 2017 by Jovan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 16 minutes ago, Jovan said: After last week I reackon Kilkenny will replace Malik and start assuming Malik will miss. Kamau Ross Fitzy Mauk Jakobsen Kilkenny Jamieson La Rocca Bort Muscat This 424 with the ball. Without the ball Mauk drops with the wide players and effectively playing a 5 4 1. But really it's more about marking space with Joyce as opposed to closing down players. Against Brisbane I put it down them being shit and not being able to put 3 passes together before they went long but in hindsight it was caused by instead of pressing and closing the initial ball player it was more about removing his options. So the real test will be against a team that can hold onto the ball effectively and has good forward moved (Sydney). The other question I have is Brandan doesn't really suit this style as in he isn't strong in tracking back, and defensively he is very weak in the tackle even a liability especially in our box. Not that Kamau is a world beater either in this respect but he has done alot so far. Fitzy is probably our best but tbf he was slack for the goal conceded. That leaves Carusca. Will he be only used if we are chasing a goal? Cahill and McCormick are probably going to share time as the sole striker. My only concern will be if we concede early (Sydney cup game) do we have the ability to come back? I agree with pretty much all of that except id start Brattan over Killa. Malik starts for mine if available, but time will tell. Bench of Carrusca, Cahill, Tongyik and Budzinski. One of Bratts or Killa to miss again. I suspect Brandan will be given a bit longer for now, until form or injury allows him into the side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strider Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 Another wedding for me (srs) Shots for the boys again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
japiedog Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 4 minutes ago, strider said: Another wedding for me (srs) Shots for the boys again You've been quiet 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 18 minutes ago, japiedog said: You've been quiet The metamorphosis of the strider character throughout the years has been interesting. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strider Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 43 minutes ago, n i k o said: The metamorphosis of the strider character throughout the years has been interesting. I am now one with the elements Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forever City Posted October 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 Any news Malik's injury? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 22 hours ago, HeartOfCity said: Bring a fully charged iPad or phone ha ha, my son is 7 and can probably sit through half an hour at this stage. Security stopped the woman in front of me bringing in an iPad 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 9 minutes ago, Shahanga said: Security stopped the woman in front of me bringing in an iPad Those are deadly devices for the Terrorists.... Frisbee one hard enough and it might bruise someone! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazzaverx Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 21 hours ago, neio said: I watched Wellington yesterday and defensively they are all over the shop, I honestly couldn't work out if it was a back 3 or 4 for large parts of the game. Galloway started as a RB, then was a LB, then was a LM but no one replaced him at RB. Then they took Mullen off and Durante got injured, and for last 10 minutes absolutely no idea who was supposed to be where It took me back to the good old days of last year when we couldn't decide who was supposed to be where ahh the old wing swap tactics.. gets the defence every time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 On 16/10/2017 at 8:29 PM, neio said: I watched Wellington yesterday and defensively they are all over the shop, I honestly couldn't work out if it was a back 3 or 4 for large parts of the game. Galloway started as a RB, then was a LB, then was a LM but no one replaced him at RB. Then they took Mullen off and Durante got injured, and for last 10 minutes absolutely no idea who was supposed to be where It took me back to the good old days of last year when we couldn't decide who was supposed to be where Reminds me of my Over 45s side, no formation discussed at kick off, so half the side think it's 442 and the other half 433. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony999 Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 9 hours ago, japiedog said: You've been quiet He has been quiet because his favourite player is destroying it so far this season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InMyHeart Posted October 18, 2017 Report Share Posted October 18, 2017 Just need to find a way to win this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted October 18, 2017 Report Share Posted October 18, 2017 Been thinking about this Wellington game and assuming Malik is out originally I was thinking Kilkenny then Brattan in that order depending on fitness. I'm kinda leaning now on starting Cahill. Drop Mauk alongside Jakobsen as what happened in the 2nd half of the Derby and play Cahill alongside Ross. Main reason Wellington's keeper won't want to come out of the tunnel once he knows Cahill will be starting. Their defence will be terrified because Cahill will be on fire! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted October 18, 2017 Report Share Posted October 18, 2017 Looks like Malik will be ok, in which case I'd be an advocate of an unchanged line up again, with one of Killa or Bratts replacing Tongyik on the bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazzaverx Posted October 18, 2017 Report Share Posted October 18, 2017 6 minutes ago, bt50 said: Looks like Malik will be ok, in which case I'd be an advocate of an unchanged line up again, with one of Killa or Bratts replacing Tongyik on the bench. Source? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted October 18, 2017 Report Share Posted October 18, 2017 7 minutes ago, bt50 said: Looks like Malik will be ok, in which case I'd be an advocate of an unchanged line up again, with one of Killa or Bratts replacing Tongyik on the bench. If Malik is good I'm with ya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted October 18, 2017 Report Share Posted October 18, 2017 4 minutes ago, Hazzaverx said: Source? http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/football/osama-malik-reveals-apology-from-rhys-williams-after-derby-tackle/news-story/201d4be12ea8951c67a43828b976e05e 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazzaverx Posted October 18, 2017 Report Share Posted October 18, 2017 2 minutes ago, bt50 said: http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/football/osama-malik-reveals-apology-from-rhys-williams-after-derby-tackle/news-story/201d4be12ea8951c67a43828b976e05e Cheers. Just flicking back to that tackle for a moment, good of williams to apologise but far out it was a stiff challenge.. Another day or later in the game it could of been a red.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murfy1 Posted October 18, 2017 Report Share Posted October 18, 2017 "MELBOURNE City’s Osama Malik has been cleared to play in Saturday’s home clash with Wellington Phoenix after his bruising derby cameo." "Fellow midfielders Luke Brattan and Neil Kilkenny are fully fit and available, Tim Cahill is training fully after returning from Socceroos duty and marquee super sub Marcin Budzinski pushing for selection with his stunning strike." http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/football/osama-malik-reveals-apology-from-rhys-williams-after-derby-tackle/news-story/201d4be12ea8951c67a43828b976e05e So, our midfield options are: Malik, Brattan, Mauk, Kilkenny, Budzinski, Carussca, Cahill. Maybe Jabobsen. We've got enough midfielders for 2 midfields. Big selection headache for Joyce this weekend. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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