mattyh001 Posted April 22, 2018 Report Share Posted April 22, 2018 Post your thoughts here. We have the form against them this season, and the 8-2 against the worst A League team this season has smoothed over the cracks in the Newcastle machine that's been poor for 4+ weeks. Then again, I don't trust us through past finals history, and finals football means you if mess up you are out - no second chances Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deluka Posted April 22, 2018 Report Share Posted April 22, 2018 Newcastle will be fired up with a near sell out, man for man we should beat them though as has been the case throughout the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted April 22, 2018 Report Share Posted April 22, 2018 Bruno to moisten the hole, Arzani to apply the shaft, Bort to take the front. and Malik to provide morale support. 0-3 City Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSeater Posted April 22, 2018 Report Share Posted April 22, 2018 Quietly confident for this one. Already sorted the following weekend off so I can roadtrip to Sydney for the Granny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afif Adam Posted April 22, 2018 Report Share Posted April 22, 2018 We’re gonna win this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartFc Posted April 22, 2018 Report Share Posted April 22, 2018 If we win I will be happy. If we lose I will be sad. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted April 22, 2018 Report Share Posted April 22, 2018 1 hour ago, HeartFc said: If we win I will be happy. If we lose I will be sad. Cheers Geoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedAndWhitePride Posted April 22, 2018 Report Share Posted April 22, 2018 2-0 win, just a feeling. Reckon we've learnt from past finals series and I trust in Wazza to get us there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted April 22, 2018 Report Share Posted April 22, 2018 2 hours ago, HeartFc said: If we win I will be happy. If we lose I will be sad. @Captain Obvious can you confirm the validity of these statements Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted April 22, 2018 Report Share Posted April 22, 2018 I swear to christ Jakobsen (if healthy) better be starting in CB over Malik. I worry that because Joyce has the biggest hard on for Malik he'll still play him over Jakobsen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted April 22, 2018 Report Share Posted April 22, 2018 20 minutes ago, kingofhearts said: I swear to christ Jakobsen (if healthy) better be starting in CB over Malik. I worry that because Joyce has the biggest hard on for Malik he'll still play him over Jakobsen Malik deserves a start over Jakobsen. But hopefully the decision will be made sometime Thursday and whoever gets the nod will be the strongest. All other positions for me are set. It will just depend on the bench. Fitzy now is 12th man or first sub. I still think Budzinski offers a difference and then some defensive cover, Jakobsen if Malik starts or vice versa and that just leaves Delbridge or Muscat. And I'd probably go Muscat especially if we need a goal😀. But going into this final I reackon we are in the best position we've ever been to make the granny but it won't be easy. 1 mistake will probably decide the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEARTinator Posted April 22, 2018 Report Share Posted April 22, 2018 This is how we lined up in Newcastle on 1 April when we won 3 nil. That's pretty much the same line up we had on Friday night except Malik on for Jako. This will be a test for the boys to block out the noise from the home support and just focus on the things that have got us this far. If that happens we'll win and Wazza's clean out of the side will be vindicated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted April 22, 2018 Report Share Posted April 22, 2018 16 minutes ago, Jovan said: Malik deserves a start over Jakobsen. Why is that? Average against Wellington and decent against Brisbane? Does that mean we bench our captain if fit? Jakobsen has played every game until recent and belongs to our strongest 11. Malik is still Malik and plays out of position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted April 22, 2018 Report Share Posted April 22, 2018 1 hour ago, Jovan said: Malik deserves a start over Jakobsen. I don't know how off the back of one good game you can seriously think this? Jakobsen and Bort have proven to be our best CB pairing this season and should start together 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted April 22, 2018 Report Share Posted April 22, 2018 The reality is Brisbane registered 4 shots, 0 on target, no shots blocked and no big chances. They were downright awful and even suggesting this game is any indication that Malik should be ahead of Jakobsen is mind boggling. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffplz Posted April 22, 2018 Report Share Posted April 22, 2018 The reason for Wazza's love for Malik is that he came in and saw that he was quiet, low on confidence and he saw the potential. Malik was getting hated on weekly despite being a great guy and decent player, Waz decided to boost his confidence by playing him and it's done wonders. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted April 22, 2018 Report Share Posted April 22, 2018 5 hours ago, n i k o said: The reality is Brisbane registered 4 shots, 0 on target, no shots blocked and no big chances. They were downright awful and even suggesting this game is any indication that Malik should be ahead of Jakobsen is mind boggling. Jakobsen's last game was average, Maliks last was outstanding. I'm a firm supporter of not changing a winning team (regardless of the player being miles ahead individually) therefore no change. Malik starts CB vs Newcastle unless this week Jakobsen during training this week proves to be a no brainer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neio Posted April 22, 2018 Report Share Posted April 22, 2018 If Jakobsen is fit, I'm playing him but I'm playing Malik over Bozanic. Reason being is everything that's good for Newcastle comes through the middle and petratos or Vargas. We need to play a proper defensive midfielder against them, just to break up their play. Odonovan is a good player but relies on service, doesn't exactly make goals himself Bozanic will be stiff to miss out but that's the way I'd go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missing_Moy Posted April 22, 2018 Report Share Posted April 22, 2018 43 minutes ago, neio said: If Jakobsen is fit, I'm playing him but I'm playing Malik over Bozanic. Reason being is everything that's good for Newcastle comes through the middle and petratos or Vargas. We need to play a proper defensive midfielder against them, just to break up their play. Odonovan is a good player but relies on service, doesn't exactly make goals himself Bozanic will be stiff to miss out but that's the way I'd go Geez Bozanic played his best game for us IMO would be very stiff to miss out but I agree with your reasoning 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted April 22, 2018 Report Share Posted April 22, 2018 We will win. Newcastle are our bunnies this year 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afif Adam Posted April 23, 2018 Report Share Posted April 23, 2018 Bozanic is a tad bit better than Malik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted April 23, 2018 Report Share Posted April 23, 2018 6 hours ago, Jovan said: Jakobsen's last game was average, Maliks last was outstanding. I'm a firm supporter of not changing a winning team (regardless of the player being miles ahead individually) therefore no change. Malik starts CB vs Newcastle unless this week Jakobsen during training this week proves to be a no brainer. We'll have to agree to disagree Jovan. I'm of the mantra about not changing a winning team as well. However I can't take last game as indication that Malik is suddenly a different centre back to every other time he's struggled there due to Brisbanes complete ineptitude (IMO it was one of Brisbanes worst performers for the entire season). Anyway we shall see what happens. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couscous Posted April 23, 2018 Report Share Posted April 23, 2018 22 hours ago, haz said: Bruno to moisten the hole, Arzani to apply the shaft, Bort to take the front. and Malik to provide morale support. Arzani only does foreplay. No point expecting him to penetrate (c.f. last week). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakz7 Posted April 23, 2018 Report Share Posted April 23, 2018 We’ve beaten them away twice this season.. So naturally, we’ll lose this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony999 Posted April 23, 2018 Report Share Posted April 23, 2018 (edited) Can someone confirm the yellow card situation? Is it true if you get two yellows in the finals series you miss out the next game? If true, we have Vidosic, Arzani and Schenkenveld on yellows. And seems as though Jakobson is ruled out. Edited April 23, 2018 by Tony999 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missing_Moy Posted April 23, 2018 Report Share Posted April 23, 2018 49 minutes ago, Tony999 said: Can someone confirm the yellow card situation? Is it true if you get two yellows in the finals series you miss out the next game? If true, we have Vidosic, Arzani and Schenkenveld on yellows. And seems as though Jakobson is ruled out. Looks like it’s 3 so is irrelevant to the finals series just means players may miss games next season! what makes you think jako is ruled out ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony999 Posted April 23, 2018 Report Share Posted April 23, 2018 1 hour ago, Missing_Moy said: Looks like it’s 3 so is irrelevant to the finals series just means players may miss games next season! what makes you think jako is ruled out ? https://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2018/04/21/joyce-wants-more-ruthless-city-jets-await Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dconder13 Posted April 23, 2018 Report Share Posted April 23, 2018 Has the GF date been confirmed? Sat 5th or Sun 6th? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisphantomfortress Posted April 23, 2018 Report Share Posted April 23, 2018 41 minutes ago, dconder13 said: Has the GF date been confirmed? Sat 5th or Sun 6th? 5th confirmed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredinho69 Posted April 23, 2018 Report Share Posted April 23, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, thisphantomfortress said: 5th confirmed Where has this been confirmed? According to the clubs instagram table of finals it says 5th/6th Edited April 23, 2018 by Fredinho69 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted April 23, 2018 Report Share Posted April 23, 2018 28 minutes ago, Fredinho69 said: Where has this been confirmed? According to the clubs instagram table of finals it says 5th/6th Have read somewhere that the final will be on Saturday night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted April 23, 2018 Report Share Posted April 23, 2018 Yeah it’s on Saturday. Hopefully that’s a bit of Vic influence at FFA. More organisations’ govenence should be taken out of NSW they always turn out hiring muppets and turning into basket cases. btw Malik should be replaced with Jackobsen. Malik was exposed at CB against Wellington and got an easy ride against Brisbane. We all know he is a liability in the CB position Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted April 23, 2018 Report Share Posted April 23, 2018 23 minutes ago, Dylan said: Yeah it’s on Saturday. Hopefully that’s a bit of Vic influence at FFA. More organisations’ govenence should be taken out of NSW they always turn out hiring muppets and turning into basket cases. btw Malik should be replaced with Jackobsen. Malik was exposed at CB against Wellington and got an easy ride against Brisbane. We all know he is a liability in the CB position Judging by Wazzas comments it will depend on how Jakobsen pulls up today with his thigh strain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony999 Posted April 23, 2018 Report Share Posted April 23, 2018 Apparently Vargas and Boogaard fit to play this Friday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IssySG Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 For those not able to make it out to the game, the club/Melburnians are inviting everyone to make it out to The Imperial to watch the game. There will be free pizza, merchandise giveaways as well as 15% off all food and drink to all City members (membership required). Would be great to see as many people there as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afif Adam Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 15 minutes ago, IssySG said: For those not able to make it out to the game, the club/Melburnians are inviting everyone to make it out to The Imperial to watch the game. There will be free pizza, merchandise giveaways as well as 15% off all food and drink to all City members (membership required). Would be great to see as many people there as possible. age restriction ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrillhouse Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 1 hour ago, Afif Adam said: age restriction ? if there's grass on the pitch, play ball Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Drummer Boy Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 We've sold roughly 200 tix in our away bay so far. That's a pretty decent after only 40 hours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellenic Hero Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 7 hours ago, The Drummer Boy said: We've sold roughly 200 tix in our away bay so far. That's a pretty decent after only 40 hours! Victory have sold over 550, not exactly great 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 Fair difference between newcastle and sydney fwiw. Not to mention that victory have double the fans. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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