Tommykins Posted August 19, 2020 Report Share Posted August 19, 2020 I'm not sure we'll see it between now and the end of the season, but a trio of Florian, Metcalfe and Brilliante in the middle is very tasty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted August 19, 2020 Report Share Posted August 19, 2020 1 hour ago, Tommykins said: I'm not sure we'll see it between now and the end of the season, but a trio of Florian, Metcalfe and Brilliante in the middle is very tasty. What about Luna? Metcalfe was immense last night, but on the balance of things he is behind Berenguer and Luna and only probably Griffiths would be close to Brillante. Huge depth and finally our midfield is completely balanced. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted August 19, 2020 Report Share Posted August 19, 2020 1 hour ago, Tommykins said: I'm not sure we'll see it between now and the end of the season, but a trio of Florian, Metcalfe and Brilliante in the middle is very tasty. Who'd have thought a trio between an upcoming youngster, a struggling visa player and a past his peak Aussie would be our preferred line up. Shows how the coach and system of play is so so important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 35 minutes ago, n i k o said: Who'd have thought a trio between an upcoming youngster, a struggling visa player and a past his peak Aussie would be our preferred line up. Shows how the coach and system of play is so so important. Until we lose.🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neio Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 40 minutes ago, Jovan said: What about Luna? Metcalfe was immense last night, but on the balance of things he is behind Berenguer and Luna and only probably Griffiths would be close to Brillante. Huge depth and finally our midfield is completely balanced. Luna can play out wide I'd much prefer to have all of Brillante, Metcalfe, Berenguer, Luna, Noone and Maclaren all starting, then having one miss to fit in Wales, Najjar or Colacovski 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missing_Moy Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 21 minutes ago, neio said: Luna can play out wide I'd much prefer to have all of Brillante, Metcalfe, Berenguer, Luna, Noone and Maclaren all starting, then having one miss to fit in Wales, Najjar or Colacovski I like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 Our best football has clearly been with Luna, Florin and Brillante and imo it should stay that way. Metcalfe was very good last night and is a great sub option for Luna or Florin, but imo he's behind them at this point. The midfield three is critical imo, more important than who plays on one of the wings and we should be nailing that first. So for me, we line up like this in the Semi: Glover Delbridge Windy Good Atkinson Brillante Luna Florin Najjar Maclaren Noone Gauci, Wales, Galloway, Griffiths, Metcalfe, Cola, Najjarine I's be open to a Galloway/Delbridge swap, but i think its unlikely. Mouid showed enough last night to put him in front of Wales for me, but wouldnt be surprised if thats not what eventuates. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 2 hours ago, Jovan said: What about Luna? Metcalfe was immense last night, but on the balance of things he is behind Berenguer and Luna and only probably Griffiths would be close to Brillante. Huge depth and finally our midfield is completely balanced. Oh I think Luna should stay in that lineup, as I think Metcalfe and Berenguer are probably a bit 'same-y' in terms of how they play. I was more thinking from a passing point of view, we've often lacked a secondary playmaker and I think those two together could probably be the best passing tandem we've ever had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, bt50 said: Our best football has clearly been with Luna, Florin and Brillante and imo it should stay that way. Metcalfe was very good last night and is a great sub option for Luna or Florin, but imo he's behind them at this point. The midfield three is critical imo, more important than who plays on one of the wings and we should be nailing that first. So for me, we line up like this in the Semi: Glover Delbridge Windy Good Atkinson Brillante Luna Florin Najjar Maclaren Noone Gauci, Wales, Galloway, Griffiths, Metcalfe, Cola, Najjarine I's be open to a Galloway/Delbridge swap, but i think its unlikely. Mouid showed enough last night to put him in front of Wales for me, but wouldnt be surprised if thats not what eventuates. My understanding Najjar only played because Mombearts had mentioned that he wants a left footer on the left wing. Clearly we want play more crosses towards the far post, where Jmac always drifts to. Besides his well taken goal, I find his technique well below the likes of Najjarine and Colakovski, they seem way more dynamic too me. I see Najjar as a pure centre forward. I’ll put my money on Wales just coming back in. Fully agree with your line up and your comment about Galloway/Delbridge. 39 minutes ago, Tommykins said: Oh I think Luna should stay in that lineup, as I think Metcalfe and Berenguer are probably a bit 'same-y' in terms of how they play. I was more thinking from a passing point of view, we've often lacked a secondary playmaker and I think those two together could probably be the best passing tandem we've ever had. Don’t we find Metcalf a little to static versus the Luna and Berenguer? He’s odd actually as usually younger kids are way more likely to play freely and take the game on, Metcalf is very conservative. Edited August 20, 2020 by Mr MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 1 hour ago, Jovan said: Until we lose.🙂 Standard. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jw1739 Posted August 20, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 Comfortable finish to the regular league season in second place. 6 points away from the Premiers and another 6 in front of third place. Equal top goal scorers (49) with Sydney. No predictions for the finals - but we look strong enough to be Champions. Let's hope we can keep all or most of the squad together, and keep Momby. Above all, let's hope that we have a league to play in, an Asian Champions League, and that those who have kept the faith for so long can once more go to AAMI Park. 6 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red or Dead Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 2 hours ago, bt50 said: So for me, we line up like this in the Semi: Glover Delbridge Windy Good Atkinson Brillante Metcalfe Florin Luna Noone Maclaren Gauci, Galloway, Griffiths, Cola, Najjarine, Najjar, Wales I'd be open to a Galloway/Delbridge swap This could work... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 47 minutes ago, Red or Dead said: This could work... It could, but i'm extremely reluctant to change our best midfield three unit as i think those three together are greater than the sum of their parts. I love what Metcalfe brings to the table as a player, but i dont think we are anywhere near as effective when its not that exact three in midfield either. Chemistry is hard to find, and that midfield unit has it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Torn Asunder Posted August 20, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 The City Live stuff on YouTube is really well done. When the league goes private, our club will dominate in that sphere 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moops Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 Atkinson, Metcalf, Mc'claren, Luna all stood above, I thought Najjar did pretty well with his goal, I don't think he is technical enough and surely we will see him have a long career. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moops Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 6 hours ago, Red or Dead said: This could work... spot on I reckon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted August 21, 2020 Report Share Posted August 21, 2020 Don’t know why you’d move Luna to a wing when he’s played all season in the centre of midfield and has been a very solid performer. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted August 21, 2020 Report Share Posted August 21, 2020 No way should Metcalfe start. Imaginary problem solved. Keep whats worked. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted August 22, 2020 Report Share Posted August 22, 2020 23 hours ago, Harrison said: Don’t know why you’d move Luna to a wing when he’s played all season in the centre of midfield and has been a very solid performer. If I’m gaffer the first two names I’d write down on “my packet of Benson & Hedges” would be Luna & Winbichler (and I’m not going to do a Wazza and play the bastards out of position). Metcalfe will have to sweat on Florian’s fitness, or come off the bench. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHFC-FAN Posted August 22, 2020 Report Share Posted August 22, 2020 59 minutes ago, Shahanga said: If I’m gaffer the first two names I’d write down on “my packet of Benson & Hedges” would be Luna & Winbichler (and I’m not going to do a Wazza and play the bastards out of position). Metcalfe will have to sweat on Florian’s fitness, or come off the bench. Windbichler has been great since his resumption!! Luna, Florin and Noone have all earnt their visas this season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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