jw1739 Posted November 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2020 14 minutes ago, CityBoyz said: Pretty good squad just needs one more creative midfielder Er? Delbridge? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted November 27, 2020 Report Share Posted November 27, 2020 5 hours ago, jw1739 said: I still think that we're all pretty much agreed. It would really boost us if we had that creative forward who is going to play every match, change the game with the one killer pass, bend in a free-kick or two, and lift the team and lift the crowd. We're a solid team, no doubt, but that's the player I think we lack. You have just described a multi million dollar player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted November 27, 2020 Report Share Posted November 27, 2020 10 minutes ago, Jovan said: You have just described a multi million dollar player. What about that Messi fella? Wasn’t he looking for a new club? He matches that description. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted November 27, 2020 Report Share Posted November 27, 2020 24 minutes ago, Shahanga said: What about that Messi fella? Wasn’t he looking for a new club? He matches that description. Too old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted November 27, 2020 Report Share Posted November 27, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, NewConvert said: I beg to differ. One thing that I did notice when I started following football as opposed to AFL, was how much influence the coach has during the game - far more than the AFL counterpart. Not when it comes to the talented individuals we are discussing. Most of them are given a free roaming within their preferred areas, the team will play around them. The best example in Australia is Castro and Diamanti both have free roles in their areas. That’s the players we need. Edited November 27, 2020 by Mr MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted November 27, 2020 Report Share Posted November 27, 2020 1 hour ago, Jovan said: You have just described a multi million dollar player. Isn’t that why we have a blank cheque marquee player ruling and even guest players. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted November 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2020 1 hour ago, Jovan said: You have just described a multi million dollar player. It's my way of describing a player who's going to make a difference. That's what we need. We've had them before - Bruno, Novillo, Mooy, Arzani. They don't have to Messi or Ronaldo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted November 27, 2020 Report Share Posted November 27, 2020 14 minutes ago, jw1739 said: It's my way of describing a player who's going to make a difference. That's what we need. We've had them before - Bruno, Novillo, Mooy, Arzani. They don't have to Messi or Ronaldo. Agree, I was bit tounge in cheek. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted November 27, 2020 Report Share Posted November 27, 2020 1 hour ago, jw1739 said: Er? Delbridge? Whoops didn’t see that.. got it from the reserve team hit bar that mistake all the squad needs is a game breaker we don’t have one ie Ninkovic diamanté etc https://t.co/S8hfGynhAQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted November 27, 2020 Report Share Posted November 27, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, CityBoyz said: Whoops didn’t see that.. got it from the reserve team hit bar that mistake all the squad needs is a game breaker we don’t have one ie Ninkovic diamanté etc https://t.co/S8hfGynhAQ Interesting paragraph about Tilio, we might see him more in midfield. Edited November 27, 2020 by Mr MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted December 2, 2020 Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 Windy has just been let go seriously what the fuck. We have to sign another CB now. Even though he is injury prone was a class above the rest when healthy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HughJass Posted December 2, 2020 Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 3 minutes ago, kingofhearts said: Windy has just been let go seriously what the fuck. We have to sign another CB now. Even though he is injury prone was a class above the rest when healthy. Think he was currently injured so might be a bad one so decided to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted December 2, 2020 Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 Just now, HughJass said: Think he was currently injured so might be a bad one so decided to go Michael Petrillo last week said he was coming back from Injury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fensaddler Posted December 2, 2020 Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 (edited) Holes in central defence you could drive a bus through. Definitely need additions now. Edited December 2, 2020 by fensaddler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted December 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 (edited) My guess Windy's injury was going to keep him out of the side for an extended period. Wouldn't be surprised if Flo goes next. Is Delbridge still around? Perhaps we'll re-sign him? Edited December 2, 2020 by jw1739 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted December 2, 2020 Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 23 minutes ago, jw1739 said: My guess Windy's injury was going to keep him out of the side for an extended period. Wouldn't be surprised if Flo goes next. Is Delbridge still around? Perhaps we'll re-sign him? Delbridge is still in Melbourne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neio Posted December 2, 2020 Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 A new CB is now a massive priority, I thought we needed a new extra one before the windy departure. Delbridge is the obvious option, or possibly a visa one if we have one in the pipeline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted December 2, 2020 Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 14 minutes ago, neio said: A new CB is now a massive priority, I thought we needed a new extra one before the windy departure. Delbridge is the obvious option, or possibly a visa one if we have one in the pipeline Well we have two visa spots vacant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deluka Posted December 2, 2020 Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 Has to be Delbridge, right? Even if we could get a better foreigner, I think he has to be the guy this late in preseason as he knows everyone and the system. Additional thought is that I feel like WIndbichler may have taken up a bit of space so could help us meet Delbridge's demands - leverage is certainly with Delbridge $$$ wise you'd have to think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted December 2, 2020 Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 7 minutes ago, Deluka said: Has to be Delbridge, right? Even if we could get a better foreigner, I think he has to be the guy this late in preseason as he knows everyone and the system. Additional thought is that I feel like WIndbichler may have taken up a bit of space so could help us meet Delbridge's demands - leverage is certainly with Delbridge $$$ wise you'd have to think. Hopefully we can fit another midfielder in as our midfield is bare only have Luna, Florin who is injury prone, Metcalfe, O’Neill and Gomulka not much flair and creativity. need Cb and midfielder 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted December 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 I think what we're seeing is that with a reduced cap you've got to be as sure as you can that the higher-paid players are going to be on the park every match. And I would guess that visa players are likely to be in that "higher pay" category. If you're going to have to play Scholarship or youth players (e.g. Kerrin Stokes aged 17) in many matches then there's no point in having the visa players around. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted December 2, 2020 Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 What's Bort up to? PK as player coach?🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted December 2, 2020 Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 Delbridge is a good enough player at this level to start alongside Good imo. Yes, his brain farts were bad but his best performances really were outstanding. If he gets his shit together, we're virtually sorted down back. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted December 2, 2020 Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 (edited) Windy wasn’t on the squad numbers list, List was published yesterday. All theoretical CB shirt numbers aren’t allocated. Edited December 2, 2020 by Mr MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neio Posted December 2, 2020 Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 So having a quick look at Australian free agent CB options, there are really only 4 options. Delbridge, Mrcela from Perth, Rhys Williams and Spiranovic (if he is even still interested in playing football). Visa players the list is obviously larger, so hopefully we act quick as there is the 2 week quarantine if they are coming from overseas if we want them for Sydney game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted December 2, 2020 Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 24 minutes ago, Nate said: Delbridge is a good enough player at this level to start alongside Good imo. Yes, his brain farts were bad but his best performances really were outstanding. If he gets his shit together, we're virtually sorted down back. He lacks a bit more than just those brain farts in mind but I know the lunge tackles are appreciated among fans. He will just have do as a replacement, he if wants to come back that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted December 2, 2020 Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 At the risk of being called an optimist 🙄, i don't think this is necessarily a bad thing, all depends on who they have lined up as a replacement. WIndy was good, but players that only play 25% of games don't win you premierships and given a pre-season that reportedly he hasnt had a clean bill of health yet again perhaps it might be both parties thinking parting ways is a good thing. I also think its unlikely we'd let him go unless we have something lined up, or he genuinely didnt want to be here, which i doubt based off my interactions with him. Speculating, but it also might let us resign Delboi with some change leftover, which potentially could be used to bring Nabbout under the cap and give us a crack at a marquee or another visa etc. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted December 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 18 minutes ago, Mr MO said: Windy wasn’t on the squad numbers list, List was published yesterday. All theoretical CB shirt numbers aren’t allocated. He was on the one I received by email. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted December 2, 2020 Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 2 minutes ago, jw1739 said: He was on the one I received by email. He was on the list yesterday This aged well https://www.melbournecityfc.com.au/news/windbichler-injury-worst-part-job 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted December 2, 2020 Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 1 minute ago, CityBoyz said: He was on the list yesterday Think they just updated it today and removed him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted December 2, 2020 Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 29 minutes ago, bt50 said: Speculating, but it also might let us resign Delboi with some change leftover, which potentially could be used to bring Nabbout under the cap and give us a crack at a marquee or another visa etc. I’m getting excited by the thought of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted December 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 19 minutes ago, Harrison said: Think they just updated it today and removed him. By the end of February we'll have played 12 league matches and 2 ACL matches. Can't afford anything but minor injuries to the starting XI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted December 2, 2020 Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 (edited) 9 minutes ago, jw1739 said: By the end of February we'll have played 12 league matches and 2 ACL matches. Can't afford anything but minor injuries to the starting XI. Well we love keeping the injured visa players JW, that’s what we stand for. We do marquees who only feature 60- 70% of the season too. Tradition. Edited December 2, 2020 by Mr MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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fensaddler Posted December 2, 2020 Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 23 minutes ago, CityBoyz said: Is he a construction worker? 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted December 2, 2020 Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, fensaddler said: Is he a construction worker? Jemmy from the block Edited December 2, 2020 by Mr MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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haz Posted December 2, 2020 Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 Safuwan coming as a striker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted December 2, 2020 Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 1 minute ago, CityBoyz said: What’s the boy front? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted December 2, 2020 Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 1 minute ago, Mr MO said: What’s the boy front? Delbridge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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