Dylan Posted July 19, 2018 Report Share Posted July 19, 2018 (edited) Huge https://www.melbournecityfc.com.au/news/melbourne-city-fc-sign-midfielder-rostyn-griffiths Edited July 19, 2018 by Dylan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted July 19, 2018 Report Share Posted July 19, 2018 Good signing. Prob pushes Malik out of the other DM position. CB and marquee winger hopefully still to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted July 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2018 1 minute ago, bt50 said: Good signing. Prob pushes Malik out of the other DM position. CB and marquee winger hopefully still to go Pushes Malik right back down to CB? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted July 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2018 Quote not to mention the unrivalled atmosphere City fans create,” said Griffiths. Lol 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted July 19, 2018 Report Share Posted July 19, 2018 6 minutes ago, Dylan said: Pushes Malik right back down to CB? Who knows what Joyce's plans are tbh but if it was me i'd probably have Malik marked as back up DM with La Rocca and Delbridge the back up CB's (assuming we sign a visa CB still). Malik is the bench option of those three as he's better from a flexibility point of view. I can't see that we won't sign a visa CB tbh, not if we let Jakobsen go when he was clearly the 2nd choice behind Bart. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyh001 Posted July 19, 2018 Report Share Posted July 19, 2018 Good player, but makes me think of Erik Paartaliu given how he moves from club to club on such a regular basis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted July 19, 2018 Report Share Posted July 19, 2018 16 minutes ago, bt50 said: Good signing. Prob pushes Malik out of the other DM position. CB and marquee winger hopefully still to go Solid signing, 2-year contract. Malik's only on a one-season extension - it'll be interesting to see what he does from here. There was a rumour that he wanted to return to Adelaide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted July 19, 2018 Report Share Posted July 19, 2018 20 minutes ago, Dylan said: Lol Unrivalled is very accurate. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted July 19, 2018 Report Share Posted July 19, 2018 So is this bloke a starting player all things being equal? If so then as mentioned Malik must now be pushed to the bench. Being July this is a perfect signing and good luck to Rosslyn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playmaker Posted July 19, 2018 Report Share Posted July 19, 2018 Our signings so far make no sense, and this is no different, considering that we need a CB and CAM and striker. I really don't know what else to say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rass Posted July 19, 2018 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 19, 2018 14 minutes ago, playmaker said: ...I really don't know what else to say. How about something phresh, like: 'Drain the Swamp'? 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayv36 Posted July 19, 2018 Report Share Posted July 19, 2018 (edited) Adds a bit of much needed c*nt to out midfield Edited July 19, 2018 by rayv36 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXIOM Posted July 19, 2018 Report Share Posted July 19, 2018 He might even be used as a CB at some stage and rotate with Malik? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted July 19, 2018 Report Share Posted July 19, 2018 So I don't know how he will fit, I hope we don't play a 5411 formation this year Also if he bleaches his hair again, I'm going burn it off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fensaddler Posted July 19, 2018 Report Share Posted July 19, 2018 I'd suggest that's got to be it for midfield signings. Central defender is the last essential piece, plus a wide attacker. The latter is probably our marquee, and could yet be Arzani. But the most critical by far is a specialist, first pick central defender. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffplz Posted July 19, 2018 Report Share Posted July 19, 2018 That's a really good interview. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fensaddler Posted July 19, 2018 Report Share Posted July 19, 2018 3 minutes ago, haz said: So I don't know how he will fit, I hope we don't play a 5411 formation this year Also if he bleaches his hair again, I'm going burn it off Twelve players in our team would certainly be an innovation and a considerable advantage. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiji19 Posted July 19, 2018 Report Share Posted July 19, 2018 Either Malik is leaving (didnt he sign a renewal?) or playing centre back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rass Posted July 19, 2018 Report Share Posted July 19, 2018 I see him as major upgrade on Malik. Vidosic was about the only one left at the end of last year who could header a ball. This guy will be a definite aerial threat for us, something Malik wasn't. Tough as nails too. Not sure why peeps on here can't see how this signing will help us. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted July 19, 2018 Report Share Posted July 19, 2018 9 minutes ago, rass said: I see him as major upgrade on Malik. Vidosic was about the only one left at the end of last year who could header a ball. This guy will be a definite aerial threat for us, something Malik wasn't. Tough as nails too. Not sure why peeps on here can't see how this signing will help us. Yes he will help us and it's a good signing. I'm just trying to think what happens to Malik, and maybe even McGee might play on the wing? I just don't want Malik to go back to CB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted July 19, 2018 Report Share Posted July 19, 2018 24 minutes ago, jeffplz said: That's a really good interview. Absolutely. A bloody good interview - best I've seen and heard for a while. Got away from the standard CFG bullshit and was refreshingly honest. I like the guy already. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted July 19, 2018 Report Share Posted July 19, 2018 4 minutes ago, haz said: Yes he will help us and it's a good signing. I'm just trying to think what happens to Malik, and maybe even McGee might play on the wing? I just don't want Malik to go back to CB I think we are all aware that Wazza likes Malik as a player. I'm not sure there's a hell of a case to suggest that he's favoured him over others however and I'm not prepared to slag him off about picking Malik at CB until he actually does it. My assumption at this stage is that he views Malik as a mid that can fill a role at CB if needed, and that Brattan, Malik, McGree, Griffiths, Caceras and maybe Vidosic are essentially going to scrap for the three midfield positions available. May the best fitting three win. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted July 19, 2018 Report Share Posted July 19, 2018 Stoked with this. Really good signing. This guy will give us a lot defensively and is a natural leader. Our midfield is probably the strongest in the competition. Still lacks a bit of attacking firepower but we’ve still got some players to sign. Very happy with the club and our acquisitions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted July 19, 2018 Report Share Posted July 19, 2018 1 hour ago, Harrison said: Stoked with this. Really good signing. This guy will give us a lot defensively and is a natural leader. Our midfield is probably the strongest in the competition. Still lacks a bit of attacking firepower but we’ve still got some players to sign. Very happy with the club and our acquisitions. Needs a hint of a certain Japense blonde boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torn Asunder Posted July 19, 2018 Report Share Posted July 19, 2018 Subject to signing another quality CB, it wouldn't surprise if we start the season with 2 DMs, and Bratts plating in front of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afif Adam Posted July 19, 2018 Report Share Posted July 19, 2018 Perfect definition of a rock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted July 19, 2018 Report Share Posted July 19, 2018 Back up for Malik 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris p Posted July 19, 2018 Report Share Posted July 19, 2018 Nothing special, bit of a thug at Perth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silva10 Posted July 19, 2018 Report Share Posted July 19, 2018 I think this is a very good signing. He will add strength and power to our midfield which we have lacked in recent seasons. The squad is improving and if we can sign a quality centre back, we should be well set for our best season ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mus-28 Posted July 20, 2018 Report Share Posted July 20, 2018 Perfect signing, probably one of the best genuine defensive midfielders the competition has seen. Breaks up play, passes well and is a massive aerial threat. Can absolutely forget about signing a #10 now, looks like McGree and Caceres will be battling over the other midfield position alongside Brattan and Griffiths. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fensaddler Posted July 20, 2018 Report Share Posted July 20, 2018 9 minutes ago, mus-28 said: Perfect signing, probably one of the best genuine defensive midfielders the competition has seen. Breaks up play, passes well and is a massive aerial threat. Can absolutely forget about signing a #10 now, looks like McGree and Caceres will be battling over the other midfield position alongside Brattan and Griffiths. I'd be OK with the addition of another good central defender. At that point I'd think we have a very strong squad (though potentially only one marquee at that point). If Arzani leaves he will need to be replaced, and that definitely ought to be a marquee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted July 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2018 I still think we will get Gulum. Just must be some funny buggers going on with his Chinese club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasputin Posted July 20, 2018 Report Share Posted July 20, 2018 Hopefully this means Malik is gone or at the very least a bench player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted July 20, 2018 Report Share Posted July 20, 2018 3 hours ago, Rasputin said: Hopefully this means Malik is gone or at the very least a bench player. Vegan nutrionist chef Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citymad Posted July 21, 2018 Report Share Posted July 21, 2018 On 20/07/2018 at 10:27 AM, mus-28 said: Perfect signing, probably one of the best genuine defensive midfielders the competition has seen. Breaks up play, passes well and is a massive aerial threat. Can absolutely forget about signing a #10 now, looks like McGree and Caceres will be battling over the other midfield position alongside Brattan and Griffiths. I don't see us bringing in a Marquee 10 either. An i like the sound of a defensive mid prowling in front the of the CB's. Depending what formation we play this guy could work as a CDM or dual CB. I think Malik Still has a role to play here and Joyce likes height and defensive mindset. Mailk can be hot and cold i know but in front of a centre back pairing he has a little more luxury. I am still on the fence about Mcgree though. I think Casceras is a better natural and technical 10. I would have Caceras and Brattsy with Bruno upfront if he can get fit before October. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted July 21, 2018 Report Share Posted July 21, 2018 8 hours ago, citymad said: I don't see us bringing in a Marquee 10 either. An i like the sound of a defensive mid prowling in front the of the CB's. Depending what formation we play this guy could work as a CDM or dual CB. I think Malik Still has a role to play here and Joyce likes height and defensive mindset. Mailk can be hot and cold i know but in front of a centre back pairing he has a little more luxury. I am still on the fence about Mcgree though. I think Casceras is a better natural and technical 10. I would have Caceras and Brattsy with Bruno upfront if he can get fit before October. If he can't get fit before October he should hang up his boots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neio Posted November 25, 2018 Report Share Posted November 25, 2018 What has happened to him? I understand that baccus has come in and effectively taken his spot. But to not even make the bench last night is worrying. Surely we have room for a 6ft3, good in the air, tidy passer and used to be a captain of another team in at least our squad of 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnno cpfc Posted November 25, 2018 Report Share Posted November 25, 2018 3 hours ago, neio said: What has happened to him? I understand that baccus has come in and effectively taken his spot. But to not even make the bench last night is worrying. Surely we have room for a 6ft3, good in the air, tidy passer and used to be a captain of another team in at least our squad of 15 Not with WAZZA coaching, he is past the youth stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imtellingyou Posted November 25, 2018 Report Share Posted November 25, 2018 Roslyn is has been player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted November 25, 2018 Report Share Posted November 25, 2018 Rostyn Griffiths is 30 years old, and we've signed him for two seasons, i.e. until 31st May 2020. It looks as though he can't get a game under Joyce. This is the sort of thing that makes supporters lose confidence. WTF did we sign him for if we won't play him? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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