n i k o Posted September 9, 2017 Report Share Posted September 9, 2017 3 hours ago, nah brah said: i thought carrusca was done. announced etc. and budz pulled out. imo our squad is mostly pretty good. although we are overloaded in midfield without having a standout creative attacking mid. but i dont think wazza has much interest in creative players. judging by his comments in preseason games he values athleticism over creativity. i expect us to top the card tally this season. and there is one other major problem we have in the squad. we havent replaced ivan franjic. Based on Franjic performances last season Muscat is an adequate swap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nah brah Posted September 9, 2017 Report Share Posted September 9, 2017 (edited) turns out currusca said goodbye to adelaids only 2 days ago on twitter. 4 hours ago, playmaker said: Wouldn't be surprised I'd he plays 4 CB tbh, or at least until he is happy with the defensive structure. We may be in for some boring 1 nil wins early in the season. yeah i could see that. i guess we will see on wednesday who he lines up against sydney. 1 hour ago, n i k o said: Based on Franjic performances last season Muscat is an adequate swap. Edited September 9, 2017 by nah brah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted September 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2017 12 minutes ago, nah brah said: turns out currusca said goodbye to adelaids only 2 days ago on twitter. One fan's tweet says "...Glad we get to watch you even in blue." Another "Benvenuto a City." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted September 9, 2017 Report Share Posted September 9, 2017 37 minutes ago, jw1739 said: "...Glad we get to watch you even in blue sky blue CITY BLUE." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imtellingyou Posted September 9, 2017 Report Share Posted September 9, 2017 It's still not too late but we need some shock therapy, like being trashed on Wednesday night. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted September 9, 2017 Report Share Posted September 9, 2017 1 hour ago, nah brah said: turns out currusca said goodbye to adelaids only 2 days ago on twitter. yeah i could see that. i guess we will see on wednesday who he lines up against sydney. At right back he was no better or worse than Franjic. Franjic was never close to reaching the peak of football he's capable of. Or I should say 'used to be' capable of playing. And remember Muscat was part of the squad that smashed the tards both in the second round and the semis of the FFA cup when we arguably played our best football. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted September 9, 2017 Report Share Posted September 9, 2017 Muscat played really well at right back last year. Anyone who doesn't think so wasn't watching. I started the season being extremely sceptical of the bloke but soon changed my tune when I saw him play. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted September 9, 2017 Report Share Posted September 9, 2017 (edited) 23 minutes ago, Shahanga said: Muscat played really well at right back last year. Anyone who doesn't think so wasn't watching. I started the season being extremely sceptical of the bloke but soon changed my tune when I saw him play. Hes just shit at CB next to Malik. RB I agree he is more then capable being a starting XI RB in the HAL Edited September 9, 2017 by haz 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted September 9, 2017 Report Share Posted September 9, 2017 4 minutes ago, haz said: Hes just shit at CB next to Malik. RB I agree he is more then capable being a starting XI RB in the HAL Imagine playing centre back next to Malik. Be hard not to look shit with 2 players jobs to do for 90 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted September 9, 2017 Report Share Posted September 9, 2017 51 minutes ago, Shahanga said: Imagine playing centre back next to Malik. Be hard not to look shit with 2 players jobs to do for 90 minutes. To be fair to Malik it was Muscats own absolute howlers at centre back that gave him the reputation of being shit there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted September 9, 2017 Report Share Posted September 9, 2017 (edited) 25 minutes ago, n i k o said: To be fair to Malik it was Muscats own absolute howlers at centre back that gave him the reputation of being shit there. I agree to an extent, from memory (I could be wrong?) the game he was sent off, for the 2nd yellow wasn't he left completely isolated by Malik going walkabout? But his challenge was stupid though. EDIT: Found the highlight, I was wrong. First card, he was covering for Malik, 2nd card was all his fault. Edited September 9, 2017 by haz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nah brah Posted September 9, 2017 Report Share Posted September 9, 2017 30 minutes ago, haz said: I agree to an extent, from memory (I could be wrong?) the game he was sent off, for the 2nd yellow wasn't he left completely isolated by Malik going walkabout? But his challenge was stupid though. EDIT: Found the highlight, I was wrong. First card, he was covering for Malik, 2nd card was all his fault. single handedly cost us the game. also he is the laziest RB in the league. just stand flatfooted in the attacking half jacking off. does not get back and cover. his effort at CB was even worse. muscat is great in one on ones. there is no doubt. but dont let those moments of class fool you. we need to replace franjic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted September 9, 2017 Report Share Posted September 9, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, nah brah said: single handedly cost us the game. also he is the laziest RB in the league. just stand flatfooted in the attacking half jacking off. does not get back and cover. his effort at CB was even worse. muscat is great in one on ones. there is no doubt. but dont let those moments of class fool you. we need to replace franjic. Seriously think Muscat fucked your girl? There wasn't even this much hate from someone to Koren Edited September 9, 2017 by haz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playmaker Posted September 9, 2017 Report Share Posted September 9, 2017 (edited) 13 hours ago, nah brah said: single handedly cost us the game. also he is the laziest RB in the league. just stand flatfooted in the attacking half jacking off. does not get back and cover. his effort at CB was even worse. muscat is great in one on ones. there is no doubt. but dont let those moments of class fool you. we need to replace franjic. You seriously need help if you think that the 2nd foul was his fault. That back pass was fking hopeless. Again a midfield error costing us goals, and that back passing was the theme of the whole season and a tactic that cost us all season. You are best to forget last season as I don't think any of that will be encouraged under Joyce. Edited September 9, 2017 by playmaker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted September 9, 2017 Report Share Posted September 9, 2017 4 hours ago, nah brah said: also he is the laziest RB in the league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 Aren't we in desperate need of a striker here? Looking at the contracted players we only have Cahill and maybe Mauk who can play as a central striker in the first couple of months. That doesn't inspire much confidence in me. Surely we have to bring someone else in with less than a month to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 3 minutes ago, Jake said: Aren't we in desperate need of a striker here? Looking at the contracted players we only have Cahill and maybe Mauk who can play as a central striker in the first couple of months. That doesn't inspire much confidence in me. Surely we have to bring someone else in with less than a month to go. No Aleague club has nowhere near the same depth at striker as we do, would be a total waste 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted September 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 2 hours ago, Dylan said: No Aleague club has nowhere near the same depth at striker as we do, would be a total waste ?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 34 minutes ago, jw1739 said: ?? Name one a league team that has a better back-up than Mauk, let alone Cahill. I can think of arguably Matt Simon but thats about it. Although unproven, i think John Roberts is a real prospect too. Fitzy capable of playing as a striker too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 51 minutes ago, jw1739 said: ?? I probably did not word that well, Basically what @bt50 said. Plus add the point of why waste a squad spot and cap space on a position where we have the best depth of any club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 1 minute ago, Dylan said: I probably did not word that well, Basically what @bt50 said. Plus add the point of why waste a squad spot and cap space on a position where we have the best depth of any club Exactly, and dont get me wrong if we can nail a decent quality injury replacement id be wrapt with that, but i dont see it as a) likely or b ) a desperate need as in we are fucked without it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted September 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 57 minutes ago, Dylan said: I probably did not word that well, Basically what @bt50 said. Plus add the point of why waste a squad spot and cap space on a position where we have the best depth of any club We're not wasting either with an injury replacement player for Bruno. We're simply giving ourselves more options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 To me there are basically three key differences between last year and this year's squads. 1.With the loss of Colazo and the huge question mark over Brandon our wings are substantially weaker. 2.with the injection of La Rocca and Bart our central defence is substantially stronger. 3. With the loss of the 2 best crossers in Colazo and Franjic, the question begs who will land the ball on Cahill's head now? Whilst our defence is stronger, our attack (even with Bruno) looks a lot weaker. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 30 minutes ago, Shahanga said: Whilst our defence is stronger, our attack (even with Bruno) looks a lot weaker. ...and that's the problem because last year our defence had improved but our attack had become less potent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 1 minute ago, belaguttman said: ...and that's the problem because last year our defence had improved but our attack had become less potent Plus Cahill isn't 25 anymore and has Socceroo duties coming up. Didn't we get this Miller in guy some years ago as an International dury replacement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playmaker Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 (edited) 37 minutes ago, Shahanga said: To me there are basically three key differences between last year and this year's squads. 1.With the loss of Colazo and the huge question mark over Brandon our wings are substantially weaker. 2.with the injection of La Rocca and Bart our central defence is substantially stronger. 3. With the loss of the 2 best crossers in Colazo and Franjic, the question begs who will land the ball on Cahill's head now? Whilst our defence is stronger, our attack (even with Bruno) looks a lot weaker. While I totally agree with you and everything you have written is spot on, don't you think it allows us to test our young forwards and see if they are up to the task? I think a little 'wait and see' approach is in order as just maybe this is a breakthrough season for at least one of them. Edited September 10, 2017 by playmaker 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris p Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 Still not sure how people are viewing La Rocca as a net gain 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 2 hours ago, Chris p said: Still not sure how people are viewing La Rocca as a net gain In order of best central players: Jako Bart La Rocca Tongyik Malik With this order in mind you can see why he has been brought in. And if it means that we never ever see Malik in that position it's a good thing. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, n i k o said: In order of best central players: Jako Bart La Rocca Tongyik Malik With this order in mind you can see why he has been brought in. And if it means that we never ever see Malik in that position it's a good thing. Lets just play 6 at the back, 4 CB and a LB and RB.... park the bus everygame, draw 0-0 --------------------------------Galekovic-------------------------------------- Muscat------Bort------Jako----LaRocca----Tongyik-----Scotty J -----------------------------Malik---------------Kilkenny------------------------- ---------------------------------------Brattan----------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------Bruno-------------------------------------------- Edited September 10, 2017 by haz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 1 hour ago, haz said: Lets just play 6 at the back, 4 CB and a LB and RB.... park the bus everygame, draw 0-0 --------------------------------Galekovic-------------------------------------- Muscat------Bort------Jako----LaRocca----Tongyik-----Scotty J -----------------------------Malik---------------Kilkenny------------------------- ---------------------------------------Brattan----------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------Bruno-------------------------------------------- We'd prob still get caught on the counter fucken 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playmaker Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 2 hours ago, haz said: Lets just play 6 at the back, 4 CB and a LB and RB.... park the bus everygame, draw 0-0 --------------------------------Galekovic-------------------------------------- Muscat------Bort------Jako----LaRocca----Tongyik-----Scotty J -----------------------------Malik---------------Kilkenny------------------------- ---------------------------------------Brattan----------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------Bruno-------------------------------------------- I like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted September 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 12 hours ago, haz said: Lets just play 6 at the back, 4 CB and a LB and RB.... park the bus everygame, draw 0-0 --------------------------------Galekovic-------------------------------------- Muscat------Bort------Jako----LaRocca----Tongyik-----Scotty J -----------------------------Malik---------------Kilkenny------------------------- ---------------------------------------Brattan----------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------Bruno-------------------------------------------- With Malik and Togyik there we'll still concede two goals. And Bruno is injured in case you missed it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 Surely this week we will have a marquee announced whether its that polish guy or not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afif Adam Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 14 minutes ago, Dylan said: Surely this week we will have a marquee announced whether its that polish guy or not surely before Wednesday night ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 Just now, Afif Adam said: surely before Wednesday night ? Well I doubt he will play so we will have to wait til thursday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afif Adam Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 Just now, Dylan said: Well I doubt he will play so we will have to wait til thursday damnit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 The delay is probably Wazza sacking everyone and now having to film the interview and the obligatory walking into the CFA building 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afif Adam Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 23 minutes ago, Dylan said: The delay is probably Wazza sacking everyone and now having to film the interview and the obligatory walking into the CFA building Prob bout to Sack M.V too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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n i k o Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 47 minutes ago, jw1739 said: We know more about what's happening at Biggiesmalls than we do at Bundoora. The way it should be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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