n i k o Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 Got put in keeper for the last couple of minutes for the youth team today. Didn't see the game but I'm assuming he's already better than Redmayne Made a save. Should have seen him come out to a through ball, better than any keeper we have, AND he had the presence of mind to let it run through his legs and out for a goal kick. Club legend. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red or Dead Posted February 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 4 more years!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperial Pints Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 Naturalise him already! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrillhouse Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 Naturalise him already! august/september possibly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakz7 Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 Caption: Who's a better goalkeeper than Redmayne? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perthheart Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 Why the hell did we risk an injury prone senior player in goals for the NYL? Should be wrapped in cotton wool once he'd done his minutes. Imagine the conversation for Palatasides trying to explain how Germano is out for another few weeks having stretched to reach one low at the near post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 I wonder if he can coach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 Why the hell did we risk an injury prone senior player in goals for the NYL? Should be wrapped in cotton wool once he'd done his minutes. Imagine the conversation for Palatasides trying to explain how Germano is out for another few weeks having stretched to reach one low at the near post. Why not? Odds are he'll tear his hammy walking to his car anyway. Btw it was just for injury time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Ok, desperate times, desperate measures. I would bring Germano straight in for Melling (dropping Koren to bench for Retre). Hopefully he can hold off getting his next injury until we get a few more guys back. Based on previous season he's due for his customary run of about 5 games without getting injured to give us all hope, time to use that now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Has no choice but to play. Anything to keep ramsey out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony999 Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 (edited) God no! I thought we have seenthe last of Ramsey. Would not play him even if it means getting a bench warmer from the yoof team. Edited February 24, 2015 by Tony999 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[LIBBA] Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 I do remember Germano coming into the side around the same time last year and playing some pretty solid football. Will always have a soft spot for this bloke. Can be as frustrating as Ramsay but for different reasons. That being that Ramsay is useless but fit. Germano has more than enough talent to be in the match day squad at least, but his body just isnt up to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silva10 Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 God no! I thought we have seenthe last of Ramsey. Would not play him even if it means getting a bench warmer from the yoof team. Even would have you playing first Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 I do remember Germano coming into the side around the same time last year and playing some pretty solid football. Will always have a soft spot for this bloke. Can be as frustrating as Ramsay but for different reasons. That being that Ramsay is useless but fit. Germano has more than enough talent to be in the match day squad at least, but his body just isnt up to it. You just cannot afford to have a player as injury-prone as Germano in a squad limited to a certain number of players. It's as simple as that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[LIBBA] Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 I do remember Germano coming into the side around the same time last year and playing some pretty solid football. Will always have a soft spot for this bloke. Can be as frustrating as Ramsay but for different reasons. That being that Ramsay is useless but fit. Germano has more than enough talent to be in the match day squad at least, but his body just isnt up to it. You just cannot afford to have a player as injury-prone as Germano in a squad limited to a certain number of players. It's as simple as that. No totally agree. Not saying we should keep him on at all. All im saying pretty much is that its a shame that his body let him down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewConvert Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 I do remember Germano coming into the side around the same time last year and playing some pretty solid football. Will always have a soft spot for this bloke. Can be as frustrating as Ramsay but for different reasons. That being that Ramsay is useless but fit. Germano has more than enough talent to be in the match day squad at least, but his body just isnt up to it. You just cannot afford to have a player as injury-prone as Germano in a squad limited to a certain number of players. It's as simple as that. I think that there is broad agreement on this. BUT would you have in the squad for the coming match against AU? Would you risk being one player down due to injury (he only lasted less than 20 minutes last time) on match day or would you rather risk Ramsay and being one player down all through the match? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[LIBBA] Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 (edited) I do remember Germano coming into the side around the same time last year and playing some pretty solid football. Will always have a soft spot for this bloke. Can be as frustrating as Ramsay but for different reasons. That being that Ramsay is useless but fit. Germano has more than enough talent to be in the match day squad at least, but his body just isnt up to it. You just cannot afford to have a player as injury-prone as Germano in a squad limited to a certain number of players. It's as simple as that. I think that there is broad agreement on this. BUT would you have in the squad for the coming match against AU? Would you risk being one player down due to injury (he only lasted less than 20 minutes last time) on match day or would you rather risk Ramsay and being one player down all through the match? Are you taking about his first game back earlier on this season when he started and broke down early? If so that wasnt the guys fault. Played 15 minutes in the YL after being out for a long period and should have been no where need the starting 11. I think he's played a couple of youth games now. Maybe not start him, but i'd def have the bloke on the bench. Edited February 25, 2015 by [LIBBA] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[LIBBA] Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 Plus Ramsay is just shite. Id prefer Retre to get a go before Ramsay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 Too big a risk on the bench. Have to start him or leave him out altogether. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaliMate Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 Saw Shonny last Thursday night having a kick with his son by the Marybyrnong River. Was really trying hard to teach the little fella how to header a ball and chest a ball, was failing miserably unfortunanetly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony999 Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 God no! I thought we have seenthe last of Ramsey. Would not play him even if it means getting a bench warmer from the yoof team. Even would have you playing first Tony Hey man, l played football for 20 years and made it to the reserves at Melbourne Knights, played for Victoria in futsal and was never injured in my whole playing career. Having said all that, I'd crap all over Ramsey's performance any day even after giving up the game for so long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 Plus Ramsay is just shite. Id prefer Retre to get a go before Ramsay. Honestly prefer a 2 man bench to having Ramsay or Germano in the squad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 Saw Shonny last Thursday night having a kick with his son by the Marybyrnong River. Was really trying hard to teach the little fella how to header a ball and chest a ball, was failing miserably unfortunanetly. Should be teaching his children instead how to play three games in 3 years and get payed to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 Saw Shonny last Thursday night having a kick with his son by the Marybyrnong River. Was really trying hard to teach the little fella how to header a ball and chest a ball, was failing miserably unfortunanetly. Should be teaching his children instead how to play three games in 3 years and get payed to do it. It will show up when they go to do work experience, and the first thing they do is ask for the Workcover form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mus-28 Posted March 14, 2015 Report Share Posted March 14, 2015 If only this guy wasn't so injury prone, seems to bring a winning mentality to the team whenever he plays, which is unfortunately not very often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted March 14, 2015 Report Share Posted March 14, 2015 Can confirm, is alive. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperial Pints Posted March 14, 2015 Report Share Posted March 14, 2015 "Is just a flesh wound! I am alive still! Thanks to all the support, you are the best!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony999 Posted March 14, 2015 Report Share Posted March 14, 2015 I liked this guy since day one. Had he not be prone to injury, he could/would be one of the best midfielders in the A-league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InMyHeart Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 Become Aus Citizen or fark off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 Become Aus Citizen or fark off Will Aussie citizenship be some magic elixir that will stop him being injured? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 One swallow does not make a summer. One full match does not make a season. Even if he would no longer be a visa player, the salary and numbers caps mean we just cannot afford players such as Germano. Many of us wish it could be different but unfortunately but that's the way it is. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SF33 Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 Become Aus Citizen or fark off Will Aussie citizenship be some magic elixir that will stop him being injured? No, but I think if he's cheap and a dinky di Aussie, it's worth consideration. He'd probably be on about the same money as Ramsay if he stayed and a lot less the Dugandzic. I think a one-year deal wouldn't be the worst idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SF33 Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 One swallow does not make a summer. One full match does not make a season. Even if he would no longer be a visa player, the salary and numbers caps mean we just cannot afford players such as Germano. Many of us wish it could be different but unfortunately but that's the way it is. Wasn't there speculation somewhere here that he was only on a bit more than the minimum? Like 60-65k or something? If he's costing us less than 100k and not taking up a visa spot, I don't have a problem with a one-year deal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InMyHeart Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 One swallow does not make a summer. One full match does not make a season. Even if he would no longer be a visa player, the salary and numbers caps mean we just cannot afford players such as Germano. Many of us wish it could be different but unfortunately but that's the way it is. Wasn't there speculation somewhere here that he was only on a bit more than the minimum? Like 60-65k or something? If he's costing us less than 100k and not taking up a visa spot, I don't have a problem with a one-year deal. Exactly Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 Germano is one of my favourite players because he gets it done. He isn't classy or particularly skilful but he makes a big difference when he plays. Last season he put in a string of good performances but inevitably broke down. It's hard not expect the same thing to happen again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 I just think if you fill your list with a blend of cripples and journeymen you are asking for trouble. Germano might have a good season next year but what club would take the chance? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SF33 Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 I just think if you fill your list with a blend of cripples and journeymen you are asking for trouble. Germano might have a good season next year but what club would take the chance? That's fair enough, but I think two obvious non-visa injury gambles (Kennedy and Germano...will we have any others?) is ok. It depends on the alternatives, really. I mean, I like Mass Murdocca as a squad player: he can come on and do a job, he's a hard worker, seems to accept his role without complaint...I'm sure he'd be good on the training track and he'd set a good example for the younger guys...he just seems like one of those experienced players that every team needs in its squad. But, if it came down to one Australian spot left (and identical money) and it was between Murdocca and a naturalised Germano, who would you take? I reckon I'd stick with Murdocca, but I think a lot of others would roll the dice with Germano. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 IMO two out of 23 - i.e.10% of your squad (ignoring the "+3" younger players that you're allowed) - being known injury-prone risks is a ridiculous risk to take. You are already accepting that you have a lower chance of success than other clubs. These are the sorts of stupid decisions we've taken in the past - and that's part of the reason why we are where we are. It is madness to keep repeating what you've done before and expect the results to be different. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 one half of the problem is gambling on an injury prone player, the half that compounds the risk though is when that player is a key role or position player and the team has little depth in that position - then it becomes a real issue. We have missed Germano less this season that we missed Engelaar last season for instance 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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