marn11 Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 One a-league club player. End of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 One a-league club player. End of. Let's hope! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InMyHeart Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 Can see myself getting flamed for this but here goes: If you look at it from the point of view of someone who isn't a Heart fan, He'd walk straight into their first 11 as they don't have striker near Eli's quality but here he has to compete with Tadic which will limit his minutes. He'd also be likely to get a bigger wage at the Wanderers and if they had a striker of Eli's quality they'd go close to winning the league. Where as him at heart doesn't improve our team as much. You could also argue that that would lead to more eyes on him. Getting more minutes in a more successful team playing along side Shinji Ono=More attention for a potential transfer. I'm definitely happy he's here though and would obviously rather him here than there. And tony pop is connected overseas, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 Can see myself getting flamed for this but here goes: If you look at it from the point of view of someone who isn't a Heart fan, He'd walk straight into their first 11 as they don't have striker near Eli's quality but here he has to compete with Tadic which will limit his minutes. He'd also be likely to get a bigger wage at the Wanderers and if they had a striker of Eli's quality they'd go close to winning the league. Where as him at heart doesn't improve our team as much. You could also argue that that would lead to more eyes on him. Getting more minutes in a more successful team playing along side Shinji Ono=More attention for a potential transfer. I'm definitely happy he's here though and would obviously rather him here than there. And tony pop is connected overseas, Fuck western sydney. Those FFA funded cunts can buy any player they want in the world, but the can keep there grubby hands of our eli 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentor Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 Apparently Babalj was close to joining WSW.. Not sure whether true or not. If true, I am sure it had something to do with working again with Milicic who helped him a lot. Can see myself getting flamed for this but here goes: If you look at it from the point of view of someone who isn't a Heart fan, He'd walk straight into their first 11 as they don't have striker near Eli's quality but here he has to compete with Tadic which will limit his minutes. He'd also be likely to get a bigger wage at the Wanderers and if they had a striker of Eli's quality they'd go close to winning the league. Where as him at heart doesn't improve our team as much. You could also argue that that would lead to more eyes on him. Getting more minutes in a more successful team playing along side Shinji Ono=More attention for a potential transfer. I'm definitely happy he's here though and would obviously rather him here than there. You both make sense although he couldnt simply join them could he, Part of the contract was that Redstar defaulted on a payment giving us rights or option to obtain Eli again? I understand players move for no fee when out of contract but we would have had Eli under some sort of contract otherwise the clause would be useless to use? Eli would be a great fit a WSW but it isnt that simply, im sure Eli would have loved to be at a number of clubs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR9 Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 He is a confirmed Melb Heart player again, don't see fuss is about... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heart_fan10 Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 does anyone know if he's been cleared for the game tomorrow? garuccio and vrankovic have flown up to sydney with the squad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theresonlyonebzamora Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 He is a confirmed Melb Heart player again, don't see fuss is about... You know what our fans are like, nothing is ever good enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToniDelijeSever Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 Good luck Eli, too bad for Red Star but that's life. And football. And good luck to MHFC 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InMyHeart Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 has he been cleared yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heart_fan10 Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/football/melbourne-hearts-fingers-crossed-on-eli-babalj-and-aziz-behich/story-e6frfg8x-1226562136558 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melburnian Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 CLEARED! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocco Jones Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 CLEARED! Snap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heart_fan10 Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 John Didulica @Jdidulica #WSWvMH International Clearance is through. Eli eligible for selection. #goheart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marteaux Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 Farken! Eli to score off the bench in this game and away to the Mongs next week. Hopefully the club gives Eli and Tadic the appropriate time together on and off pitch for them to strike up dat deadly Balkan strike partnership for our title challenge next year. Because now that is what we should really be aiming for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR9 Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 Don't wanna be a sour Kent but anyone think this is a bit desperate? The guy has just gotten off a long international flight, hasn't trained with half the squad before and hasn't played a game in some time. Could it do harm than good? food for thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caddy Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 Don't wanna be a sour Kent but anyone think this is a bit desperate? The guy has just gotten off a long international flight, hasn't trained with half the squad before and hasn't played a game in some time. Could it do harm than good? food for thought If he was starting then yes. But a short cameo off the bench is perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 Don't wanna be a sour Kent but anyone think this is a bit desperate? The guy has just gotten off a long international flight, hasn't trained with half the squad before and hasn't played a game in some time. Could it do harm than good? food for thought If D-Mac and Gol Gol weren't injured then I would agree with you. Under the circumstances it would appear that the options are either one of the NYL boys, Eli or The Hoff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyheart Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 Don't wanna be a sour Kent but anyone think this is a bit desperate? The guy has just gotten off a long international flight, hasn't trained with half the squad before and hasn't played a game in some time. Could it do harm than good? food for thought Certainly over hyped... Yesterday I was sussing out the prices of goal scorers in this game and he was the shortest heart player even before being cleared to play. Although he should have more of an impact off the bench then DMac ever has. Good luck to Eli, welcome back and I hope you can grab a winner! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melburnian Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 Off the bench he will be fine. I don't care what others say, I am a huge Eli fan and think the experience over there would have for him well. He looked more mature when playing for the Socceroos! I am pumped! Grella and Babalj into our squad. Huge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theresonlyonebzamora Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 Don't wanna be a sour Kent but anyone think this is a bit desperate? The guy has just gotten off a long international flight, hasn't trained with half the squad before and hasn't played a game in some time. Could it do harm than good? food for thought As other people have said, if he was starting then understandable but off the bench for 20 mins or so i think is quite reasonable. it'll be good experience for everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartFc Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 Give grella 45min, give Eli 10min. Sack Hoffman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 So excite. In b4 Eli scores. Eli scores, we break imperial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulhollanddrive Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 I don't see Babalj starting many games. He's hardly played and has no familiarity with a lot of the players and JA, and can't see Tadic and him starting games together. Not the worst scenario, we can then keep him for next season. He's a player who can lead a team to the top 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 (edited) Be interesting to see if Aloisi plays them together. The only shit thing about getting him back so late in the season is that him and tadic have less time to gel. However since both players are pretty good you would think they would be able to work together Edited January 26, 2013 by kingofhearts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theresonlyonebzamora Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 can we go back to whinging about grella not 'gelling' or training for that matter? who cares about familiarity. it's not like he was best frenz for life with Jv$ and the team he put together. ffs its eli babalj, the kunt will go "ok jos i know you're da boss but i'm eli and this is heart so let's destroy da vicktory" then they'll score 50 goals between them, we'll win the league and JA will be knighted. also it's aloisi, not aliosi /tap in (seenitdonebeforeandnotsureifspellingerrororjustcantspell) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theresonlyonebzamora Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 However since both players are pretty good you would think they would be able to work together This. Do people seriously think Josip's gonna go "Hmm not sure about this Eli Babalj guy, I better not pass the ball to him cause I don't know him and we haven't even added each other on facebook yet" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marteaux Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 I don't really worry about the partnership between them. When they are on the field together the opposition defenders will have their mouths full of Balkan schlong so opens up opportunity for more goals from midfield. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 also it's aloisi, not aliosi /tap in (seenitdonebeforeandnotsureifspellingerrororjustcantspell) I can only spell in caps lock, you know that Would be good after a couple of games to see them start together. Whos most likely to lose there starting spot because of eli than? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theresonlyonebzamora Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 williams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libero Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 I don't really worry about the partnership between them. When they are on the field together the opposition defenders will have their mouths full of Balkan schlong so opens up opportunity for more goals from midfield. and Mate to come back next year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huzie Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 People complained about Golgol, Tadic, Williams saying they are shit before the season started, look how that turned out. People complained when we got Grella and said he'll never play a game, he's playing tonight. So don't mind me as I sit here and laugh at people criticizing Babalj, arguably our best young player (except Behich). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libero Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 People complained about Golgol, Tadic, Williams saying they are shit before the season started, look how that turned out. People complained when we got Grella and said he'll never play a game, he's playing tonight. So don't mind me as I sit here and laugh at people criticizing Babalj, arguably our best young player (except Behich). well said IMO by the end of the season, Babalj will be starting ahead of Tadic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theresonlyonebzamora Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 It shouldn't be who starts ahead of who though. They should both be able to co-exist whether it be in rotation or together. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marteaux Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 Why can't they play together? ;( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pandev Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 Eli getting game time to help him ease into team for next week. Simple as that. Not desperate, just faking advantage of every game time oppt before we play the tards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pandev Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 Taking. Fat fingers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR9 Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 I Eli getting game time to help him ease into team for next week. Simple as that. Not desperate, just faking advantage of every game time oppt before we play the tards. It's just another fucking fixture, worth just as many points as this one.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mario Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 Babalj is back? MMmmmmmmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millm103 Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 From AZs twitter. Babalj has undergone successful surgery on his right groin. The expected recovery time is about six weeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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