kingofhearts Posted April 5, 2023 Report Share Posted April 5, 2023 I would keep an unchanged line up After the game rado stated essentially that vdv and leckie won't be back for a while still. Have to hope flo and berisha can carry the midfield (with O'Neill) in there absence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewConvert Posted April 5, 2023 Report Share Posted April 5, 2023 I still would rest JMac and/or Nabbout. At the very least sub them off at the 60 minute mark. Or alternatively bring them on at the 60 minute mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted April 5, 2023 Report Share Posted April 5, 2023 2 hours ago, NewConvert said: I still would rest JMac and/or Nabbout. At the very least sub them off at the 60 minute mark. Or alternatively bring them on at the 60 minute mark. Agree. 3rd match in 8 days IMO we would be foolish to start exactly the same team. I would start Caputo and give him at least 45 minutes to make an impact. JMac and Nabbout - especially the latter - are nowhere near their best. The other thing Rado has to work out is how to stop the defence leaking goals. When you play this hard running high intensity pressure game we do you need to bring on a defender somewhere near the end of the match to give some extra cover at the back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewConvert Posted April 6, 2023 Report Share Posted April 6, 2023 7 hours ago, jw1739 said: Agree. 3rd match in 8 days IMO we would be foolish to start exactly the same team. I would start Caputo and give him at least 45 minutes to make an impact. JMac and Nabbout - especially the latter - are nowhere near their best. The other thing Rado has to work out is how to stop the defence leaking goals. When you play this hard running high intensity pressure game we do you need to bring on a defender somewhere near the end of the match to give some extra cover at the back. Our back four are: Talbot, Lam, Good, Bos with Bos & Talbot doing a lot of running right up until the last minute. Neither Good nor Lam have ever been reknown for speed. So what was working earlier in the season that is not at the moment? Leckie and VDV were always running back to assist in defence. Assuming that neither player is returning this season, then the team needs to shift formation and personnel to provide the difference for at least the last 15 minutes. Nabbout does get back but he seems to be penalised a lot. Tilio also gets back but he makes too many errors around the defence area. Jamo can come in but I think that he would would take Bos' position and move Bos forward a bit to provide that extra cover could be an answer. Not sure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citypool Posted April 6, 2023 Report Share Posted April 6, 2023 You don't have to wait too long for your next fix of City football though as we're back at home this Easter Monday from 4:00pm. And we've got an Easter treat for you as kids go free! Simply use the code EASTERJUNIOR to unlock up to 3x junior GA tickets with the purchase of each adult GA ticket. After picking up a hugely important three points this evening, we'll have another chance to solidify our place at the top of the table. So bring the noise that'll inspire the boys to another win. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citypool Posted April 9, 2023 Report Share Posted April 9, 2023 Afl is on at 320 so we will probably cross paths with supporters on the way home. Feels a bit awkward sometimes but it doesn't happen often Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted April 9, 2023 Report Share Posted April 9, 2023 1 hour ago, citypool said: Afl is on at 320 so we will probably cross paths with supporters on the way home. Feels a bit awkward sometimes but it doesn't happen often It's a pain in the arse because when I get to the station the car park will be full and I have to find somewhere else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted April 9, 2023 Report Share Posted April 9, 2023 Reis is available. Jamieson is suspended. I also note that Sutton hasn't been named for a couple of matches now. His contract is up at the end of the season - maybe he's on his way out of the club? 1. Tom GLOVER (GK), 2. Scott GALLOWAY, 4. Nuno REIS, 6. Thomas LAM, 9. Jamie MACLAREN, 10. Florin BERENGUER, 13. Aiden O’NEILL, 14. Valon BERISHA, 15. Andrew NABBOUT, 18. Jordon HALL, 22. Curtis GOOD, 23. Marco TILIO, 25. Callum TALBOT, 35. Raphael BORGES RODRIGUES, 36. Kerrin STOKES, 37. Max CAPUTO, 38. Jordan BOS, 40. James NIEUWENHUIZEN (GK), 43. Sebastian ESPOSITO, 50. Emile PEIOS. In: 4. Nuno REIS (returns from injury) 43. Sebastian ESPOSITO (promoted), 50. Emile PEIOS (promoted). Out: 3. Scott JAMIESON (suspension) Unavailable: 3. Scott JAMIESON (suspension), 7. Mathew LECKIE (hamstring), 8. Richard VAN DER VENNE (calf), 34. Arion SULEMANI (ACL). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fensaddler Posted April 9, 2023 Report Share Posted April 9, 2023 1 hour ago, jw1739 said: Reis is available. Jamieson is suspended. I also note that Sutton hasn't been named for a couple of matches now. His contract is up at the end of the season - maybe he's on his way out of the club? 1. Tom GLOVER (GK), 2. Scott GALLOWAY, 4. Nuno REIS, 6. Thomas LAM, 9. Jamie MACLAREN, 10. Florin BERENGUER, 13. Aiden O’NEILL, 14. Valon BERISHA, 15. Andrew NABBOUT, 18. Jordon HALL, 22. Curtis GOOD, 23. Marco TILIO, 25. Callum TALBOT, 35. Raphael BORGES RODRIGUES, 36. Kerrin STOKES, 37. Max CAPUTO, 38. Jordan BOS, 40. James NIEUWENHUIZEN (GK), 43. Sebastian ESPOSITO, 50. Emile PEIOS. In: 4. Nuno REIS (returns from injury) 43. Sebastian ESPOSITO (promoted), 50. Emile PEIOS (promoted). Out: 3. Scott JAMIESON (suspension) Unavailable: 3. Scott JAMIESON (suspension), 7. Mathew LECKIE (hamstring), 8. Richard VAN DER VENNE (calf), 34. Arion SULEMANI (ACL). Have thought for a while that Nieuwenhuizen might be the better keeper. Sutton hasn't got anywhere so suspect he will be going elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted April 10, 2023 Report Share Posted April 10, 2023 Just 5,012 to watch Victory vs. Perth. What with the weather and slightly odd KO time today I reckon we we'll be lucky to reach even 5,000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fensaddler Posted April 10, 2023 Report Share Posted April 10, 2023 22 hours ago, jw1739 said: It's a pain in the arse because when I get to the station the car park will be full and I have to find somewhere else. Feel your pain. Train from Geelong is standing room only. Cats and Hawks fans. Mainly Cats obviously.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citypool Posted April 10, 2023 Report Share Posted April 10, 2023 I don't think the Edwin's even has Paramount no preshow on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fensaddler Posted April 10, 2023 Report Share Posted April 10, 2023 Same team as midweek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted April 10, 2023 Report Share Posted April 10, 2023 Pitch is terrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted April 10, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2023 JMACCCCCC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted April 10, 2023 Report Share Posted April 10, 2023 9 minutes ago, kingofhearts said: JMACCCCCC Show me that stats! He needed that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citypool Posted April 10, 2023 Report Share Posted April 10, 2023 Looks like we dodged a penalty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted April 10, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2023 WE BACK JUST PARK THE GODAMM BUS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moops Posted April 10, 2023 Report Share Posted April 10, 2023 That was a great goal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moops Posted April 10, 2023 Report Share Posted April 10, 2023 Another great goal, this is more better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted April 10, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2023 It's amazing how much our team functions when we play midfielder in the midfield instead of a left back 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted April 10, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2023 What is our obsession with short corners that go nowhere ffs? Just cross it in. Glover may have just won us the league btw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moops Posted April 10, 2023 Report Share Posted April 10, 2023 Crazy how good we have been compared to the last few weeks, completely different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted April 10, 2023 Report Share Posted April 10, 2023 Everyone playing in weird positions at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted April 10, 2023 Report Share Posted April 10, 2023 Yay the boys are back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bannon Posted April 10, 2023 Report Share Posted April 10, 2023 fkn oath lads where on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted April 10, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2023 That second half is one of the best halves we've played all season. Our midfield of frenchy, berisha and O'Neil were clicking, our wingers in nabbout and tilio finally got back into form, and j mac found his finishing boots again. A special shout as well to glover today who made some huge saves. I don't know if we win today without his efforts Just need 2 more points boys and we're there! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neio Posted April 10, 2023 Report Share Posted April 10, 2023 Fantastic week, 6 points and 2 pretty good performances. Attack looked in sync today, best game Nabbout has played for a while. Can't really complain about too much from today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewConvert Posted April 10, 2023 Report Share Posted April 10, 2023 Yes the team is gelling well. Particularly I think that this was the game Berenguer needed. He played well in the midfield - his natural habitat. He did stop chasing the ball a couple of times and I am glad he did because the team needs him out there not on the sidelines with another soft tissue injury. The subs - Galloway didn't make any mistakes in the midfield after replacing Berisha but he did not do anything either. Certainly need to bolster the mid-field stocks with a younger player. Rafa continually pressed but I felt he needs better decision making, just because he dominates the NPL does not mean that he can do that at the higher level. Caputo was on for a very short time but did OK. Reis for Good baffled me but I can only think that they are both being managed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted April 11, 2023 Report Share Posted April 11, 2023 Is Rafa playing on the wing in the NPL? I thought he was more of a central player, but his two recent appearances for the seniors have been on the right wing. He had a total of 12 minutes , and Caputo 9, and IMO they both slotted in pretty well. Actually I though that our defence was steadier with Reis rather than Good, although that might have been because after the red card Phoenix seemed to be more interested in containment rather than going forward. Reis also has a good eye for the long ball. I find Berisha a most frustrating player. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted April 11, 2023 Report Share Posted April 11, 2023 (edited) 14 minutes ago, jw1739 said: Is Rafa playing on the wing in the NPL? I thought he was more of a central player, but his two recent appearances for the seniors have been on the right wing. He had a total of 12 minutes , and Caputo 9, and IMO they both slotted in pretty well. Actually I though that our defence was steadier with Reis rather than Good, although that might have been because after the red card Phoenix seemed to be more interested in containment rather than going forward. Reis also has a good eye for the long ball. I find Berisha a most Reis mistake should have cost us a goal if it wasn't for Glover. He made a few blunders after he came on. Edited April 11, 2023 by n i k o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted April 12, 2023 Report Share Posted April 12, 2023 Crowd was 4,821. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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