Nate Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 wtf, why Mauk? feel like this is a big mistake 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart of Melbourne Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 Holly fuck 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrillhouse Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 only way I see the club doing that is if mauk is certain he's headed overseas at the end of the season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 I actually don't mind this. If mauk does have that release clause someone could trigger it and then we will be left with nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 I'm actually pretty happy with this trade. Mauk seems to have his eyes set on Europe whereas we could have Malik for a few years yet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartOfCity Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 2 minutes ago, Nate said: wtf, why Mauk? feel like this is a big mistake Think this is great, big bold move! Glad we got to see a bit of Mauk's development bare fruit this season IÂ wish him luck and hope he skips town to head overseas ato seasons end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 Oh wow, didn't see that coming. Mauk's our youngest ever player and we've put so much time into him, I assumed we had a long term plan. Does look like we are laying our ears back and going for the title. Gut feel- good deal for both clubs. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHFC-FAN Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 Jjjeeezzzzeeezzz ttiittyyyy fffuuuccckkkiiiinnnnggggggg 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 1 minute ago, HeartOfCity said: Think this is great, big bold move! Glad we got to see a bit of Mauk's development bare fruit this season IÂ wish him luck and hope he skips town to head overseas ato seasons end. I know, I know... I think I was just so comfortable with the idea of the Malik/Williams swap, now it actually feels like we're losing something ahaha 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 Quote Malik has been plagued by soft-tissue injuries in recent seasons and though his form has been down this season, he’s been viewed as a key player for United. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coys Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 Absolutely ridiculous decision to let Mauk go. As one of our brightest and up coming players he has taken his opportunity this season and run with it. One of our stand out performers this season he has finally seemed to be living up to his obvious potential. Even if we were to lose him in the off season it would be due to the transfer clause being triggered meaning a payout for the club. Losing him to Adelaide for free is the way I see it. Would be happy with losing Williams but losing this talent in Mauk is daylight robbery. Fuck off JVS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakz7 Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 At first, I thought why the fuck would you trade Mauk?! But when you think about it, if Mauk was to start regularly, he'd leave to overseas immediately anyway. And Malik will fill a position which we need to strengthen but if he fails to stay fit, then this move would be horrible. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrillhouse Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 but now mauk will miss out on trophies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHFC-FAN Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 1 minute ago, hakz7 said: At first, I thought why the fuck would you trade Mauk?! But when you think about it, if Mauk was to start regularly, he'd leave to overseas immediately anyway. And Malik will fill a position which we need to strengthen but if he fails to stay fit, then this move would be horrible. A. Mauk is an Adelaide boy makes sense he wants some time at home before euro move.  B. We have Caceras and soon to be announced Fitzgerald as replacements. C. Malik is probably not in the immediate window to shoot off overseas and he plays a position we are in desperate need of help. Plus he could be a decent short/long term prospect staying for 2-3 seasons. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strider Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 This is all a part of the greater plan. Swapping a (mostly) starting midfielder for a CB. This means we have some big fuck off name coming. I can confirm Messi 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heart_fan10 Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 By the sounds of it Mauk will probably shoot off to Europe by the end of the season Caceres fills the gap left by Mauk so there's no real issue there. Wish him all the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruckoo Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 Ok this is actually a great move. Malik at his best was the best defender in the A league. Think back was it 2 years? Mauk is a good young honest player but plays a spot were we have an abundance of talent. We need defenders this is the type of move that sets you apart. Love it! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartOfCity Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 7 minutes ago, Nate said: I know, I know... I think I was just so comfortable with the idea of the Malik/Williams swap, now it actually feels like we're losing something ahaha I would've been happier with Williams going to. And yeah feels like for a change we are loosing someone good instead of getting rid of someone shit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rass Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 Big statement. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heart_fan10 Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 If only we can somehow get Brown off the books. Waste of space Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jw1739 Posted January 21, 2016 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 1 minute ago, Ruckoo said: Ok this is actually a great move. Malik at his best was the best defender in the A league. Think back was it 2 years? Mauk is a good young honest player but plays a spot were we have an abundance of talent. We need defenders this is the type of move that sets you apart. Love it! Yes, think this could well be a smart move. Mauk misses matches because of NT duties, and missed a lot of last season injured. There will be a transfer clause in his contract with Adelaide which will enable him to move elsewhere as soon as it is triggered. Also as you say he plays in a position where we have many other options. Malik will partner Chapman for several seasons and is unlikely to be called away for the NT, and we know we need to strengthen our defence. Mauk's departure was always possible once he was not re-signed with the other four young guns a couple of weeks ago. Anyway Mauky, best of luck, you always gave it 110%. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepdog Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 Mauk was fairly over rated. We clearly win in this trade. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeming Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 We needed to strengthen the backline this could work well...or backfire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 2 minutes ago, sheepdog said: Mauk was fairly over rated. We clearly win in this trade. We had to do a deal with him, otherwise he was leaving for nothing at the end of the season as he was off contract. Just business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jozzy Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 Honestly not sure what to think I know people say if we're letting him we must know he has plans of going overseas but if he's willing to sign for Adelaide he's obviously going to play out the season and you'd presume he's stay there for atleast a full season I genuinely just think this is a move to improve the current position of the team. a big call but if we're genuine about winning the league this season it's probably the right one. I do feel we'd get more seasons out  Malik than we would Mauk. Malik does have the potential to re-become the best centre half in the league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewmelbcity Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 (edited) We had several players you could bracket with Mauk, these include garrucio, retre, zullo, Fitzgerald(when announced) and caceras to a degree. All defensive players who are currently available. Clisby, Kisnorbo, and Hughes are currently our defensive stocks (both kisnorbo and Hughes be considerably slow for cb's) adding Malik gives us more defensive options. While I feel Mauk has improved this season I feel as many have stated if he does really take off he is more incline to want to move overseas. Â Â Edited January 21, 2016 by drewmelbcity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jw1739 Posted January 21, 2016 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 1 minute ago, Shahanga said: We had to do a deal with him, otherwise he was leaving for nothing at the end of the season as he was off contract. Just business. No, you've missed the plot. Once we have Malik and Mauk gets to Adelaide, Manchester City trigger the release clause and sign Mauk and then loan him back to us...so we get both players. 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 Might sound stupid, but I wonder how much this would affect players like Retre, Melling and Gooch mentally, considering they have grown up and lived together for most of their lives? 1 minute ago, jw1739 said: No, you've missed the plot. Once we have Malik and Mauk gets to Adelaide, Manchester City trigger the release clause and sign Mauk and then loan him back to us...so we get both players. Would be absolute gold if this happend! Could see Pignata loosing his shit now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 Mauk is no way near ready to go overseas. Refer to Mooy. Malik is a quality cb if fit. My only concern is that he's injured. Possible decent trade if both players get on the pitch. What I do like is the actual trade period. We are going hard and appear to know what we're doing. Regardless of the results at least we're having a crack. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted January 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 Just now, Jovan said: What I do like is the actual trade period. We are going hard and appear to know what we're doing. Regardless of the results at least we're having a crack. It's what Michael Petrillo is paid for - "list management." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agoalie Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 5 minutes ago, jw1739 said: No, you've missed the plot. Once we have Malik and Mauk gets to Adelaide, Manchester City trigger the release clause and sign Mauk and then loan him back to us...so we get both players. Best thing read today 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 Malik has barely played this season, Looks like we're going to end up with another player who's neither here nor there Shit to lose Mauk as well, he's not a standout in the A-league and will struggle in europe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neio Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 Nah really really dont like it, after a couple of seasons of seeing mauk produce not much he shows plenty this year and we ship him off. I like Malik but not for mauk, as I don't believe he is ready to go to Europe. He doesn't do anything spectacular yet, Awer Mabil wasn't ready but at least he was lightning quick separating him from others. Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marn11 Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 Gutted at first, but this deal makes perfect sense.  Mauk is heading overseas at season's end, and it's not like he's going to be missed on-field for 6 months as we've just signed Caceres. Malik will be with us for a long time (assuming his performance justifies it). He also fills a need and gives us a greater chance of winning silverware this season. As someone previously posted, massive statement of intent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retroretre Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 Signing an injury prone Malik and getting rid  of a fan favourite and super talent. No thanks However, it does make some sense seeing he's probably going to Europe come seasons end and it appears our new marquee will be a midfielder, which along with Caceres and Fitzgerald leaves Mauks' posisitions pretty full  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHFC-FAN Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 How about before we write off Malik and cry me a river over Mauk we bring up who had the greater impact at seasons end? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millm103 Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 11 minutes ago, Luke said: Malik has barely played this season, Looks like we're going to end up with another player who's neither here nor there Shit to lose Mauk as well, he's not a standout in the A-league and will struggle in europe Can you be anymore negative 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 1 minute ago, millm103 said: Can you be anymore negative Just wait til he finds out vader is his father 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 20 minutes ago, jw1739 said: No, you've missed the plot. Once we have Malik and Mauk gets to Adelaide, Manchester City trigger the release clause and sign Mauk and then loan him back to us...so we get both players. Yep I didn't see that angle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 2 minutes ago, millm103 said: Can you be anymore negative I guess i hate signing injury prone players. fuck me right  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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