Luke Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 desperate times etc. thoughts ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yelawolf Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartFc Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 Carbon tax? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 Carbon tax? Increased the cost of Aussie strikers by 6% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 we're not desperate, and even if we were, not that desperate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 Carbon tax? The carbon tax were left on the road at the Tour de France 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heart_fan10 Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 trialling at WSW so he'll probably get a contract there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mus-28 Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 I'd rather watch Magda Szubanski wearing a thong bikini than see Macallister pull on a Heart shirt. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartFc Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 Tough times. Look at victory, they're going into 12/13 with Archie Thompson and Danny allsopp as there main avenues to goal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marteaux Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 Would love to see a Nik Mrdja, Adam Kwasnik, and Dylan McAllister reunion in Heart colors. Would provide more lols than goals however. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deviant Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 I'd rather watch Magda Szubanski wearing a thong bikini than see Macallister pull on a Heart shirt. and i though i was the only one... fap fap fap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marteaux Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 and i though i was the only one... fap fap fap Deviate living up to his name, not for the first time either . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD. Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 I'd rather watch Magda Szubanski wearing a thong bikini than see Macallister pull on a Heart shirt. The day may come sooner then we all think. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marteaux Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 Would smash with the force of 1,000 angry sun gods. Love you Magda. You're no Rebel Wilson though. She is something....special. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natalie182 Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 Aah we've offered McCallister a 2 year contract. Not sure I want him! http://www.smh.com.au/sport/a-league/ponderous-wanderers-refuse-to-rush-despite-lack-of-players-20120718-22anw.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heart_fan10 Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 there's 1 thing christian7 was right about ^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadete Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 (edited) I honestly do not think as backup for Tadic he will be that bad... Last year when Eli had run his course in games it would be Williams or usually Hoff that will would replace him. Macallister's goal scoring record in the A League alone suggests he has to be a better second CF option than either of these two. Edited July 19, 2012 by cadete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herman Cain Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 I honestly do not think as backup for Tadic he will be that bad... Last year when Eli had run his course in games it would be Williams or usually Hoff that will would replace him. Macallister's goal scoring record in the A League alone suggests he has to be a better second CF option than either of these two. This. Sure he's not an exciting name, but he has a good, consistent goalscoring record at this level. According to wiki: CCM - 16 games/9 goals Wellington - 22/14 Breidablik (Iceland) - 16/13 GCU - 15/9 Considering we want a striker and they have to be Australian, cheap and off-contract, he doesn't seem too bad an option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heart_fan10 Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 (edited) agree. He's actually not that bad as a backup option. He has a-league experience, very strong and would be decent to have as a target man which will give us that variety needed up front. has been averaging over a goal every 2 games which is very good. It would also give us a bit more stability in the squad Edited July 19, 2012 by heart_fan10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 (edited) Based on statistics don't have an objection. But doesn't he have a few hamstring problems? Another 30-year-old though - does this indicate a bit of a change in philosophy at Heart HQ? Edited July 19, 2012 by jw1739 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadete Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 Based on statistics don't have an objection. But doesn't he have a few hamstring problems? Another 30-year-old though - does this indicate a bit of a change in philosophy at Heart HQ? I agree and its a change I for one welcome. Its not like the emphasis is not still on the Youth, but we need to recruit players of all ages not just young ones. Guys in their prime like Tadic and Go Hard and those also with valuable expeirence like McCallister are as important. This way we wont be stung so bad again when our talented Youth leave to further their careers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markn Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 Its not like the emphasis is not still on the Youth, but we need to recruit players of all ages not just young ones. couldn't agree more. Stability is very important to a club. if your core playing group is replaced each year, what consistency does the club and supporter base have? i want to be excited that players like aziz and good are going to have a stand out year following their great performable last season, but i feel disappointed when such players are sold. I'm in favour of recruiting more experienced players. I read Grella is a free agent. he is one experienced player i would be interested in having. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sash Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 (edited) Its not like the emphasis is not still on the Youth, but we need to recruit players of all ages not just young ones. Guys in their prime like Tadic and Go Hard and those also with valuable expeirence like McCallister are as important. This way we wont be stung so bad again when our talented Youth leave to further their careers. I agree too! But aren't we overstating the youth of the teams we've had? In year 1 there were kids, a whole bunch of experienced players, and probably not much in the 23 - 28 range. And that's probably normal for a start up club because good players at their peak are probably the hardest to get. Last year we brought in Good at 18, Dugandzic and Williams who were early 20's with senior experience, Germano and Maycon who were about 24 or 25 I think, and Fred. I don't think the balance has been bad at all. I think the problem has been that our lack of experience has been highlighted in two important areas. My main issue has been the lack a striker at a good age. Aloisi did well in the first year, but was at the very end of his career. And Babalj did well to score 9 goals last season, but I think his youth was a problem at times as well. And as you've pointed out many times, two young CB's can be a problem too. But then the more senior players like Maycon and Colosimo weren't able to contribute like they should have. But overall, I think the way the club has scouted young players and promoted them into senior football has been a big success and probably an area where most other A League clubs have been lacking. 4 players leaving in one off-season means we've been too successful! It's currently the thing we do better than probably anybody else and should remain an important part of what we do. I've got no problem with signing 30 year olds when required and both Macallister and Gray will probably be solid sort of signings. I'm just looking forward to getting a bit more ambitious in our recruiting with the money we're making. Edited July 19, 2012 by Sash 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marteaux Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 (edited) Don't mind the signing, but out of all the talented players we could have plundered Fold Coast for, we ended up with McAllister and No Goal Mebrahtu. Pretty disappointing, but not a disaster. EDIT: should have signed Sasho Petrovski . Edited July 19, 2012 by marteaux Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yelawolf Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 This. Sure he's not an exciting name, but he has a good, consistent goalscoring record at this level. According to wiki: CCM - 16 games/9 goals Wellington - 22/14 Breidablik (Iceland) - 16/13 GCU - 15/9 Considering we want a striker and they have to be Australian, cheap and off-contract, he doesn't seem too bad an option. those stats are wrong lmao according to ultimatealeague (far more reliable than wiki) he has scored 15 goals all up in the a-league if those stats were right he'd be equal 4th in the all time scoring chart as if anyone is believing those stats anyway, Macallister of all people with a goal scoring record like that rofl! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 Certainly they're wrong for 2011-12. He scored three times for GCU, one from a penalty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 Based on statistics don't have an objection. But doesn't he have a few hamstring problems? Another 30-year-old though - does this indicate a bit of a change in philosophy at Heart HQ? As highlighted by his comments in relation to the signing of Steven Gray, it appears JA doesn't mind more experienced players. Last season we lacked goal scorers and Macallister fits the bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR9 Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 (edited) Bullshit signing, dunno if it's just me but looks like JD has figured out real life is much tougher then football manager, he's rolled over and given up. And a two year deal... really? Real stats are pretty unimpressive. 84 appearances for 18 goals 11/12 - GC - 11 starts, 4 subs on, 9 subs off, 3 goals 11 - Breidablik - 11 starts, 3 subs off, 3 goals 10/11 - WP - 15 starts, 7 subs on, 10 subs off, 7 goals 08/10 - CCM - 19 starts, 17 subs on, 8 subs off, 5 goals Edited July 19, 2012 by LR9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herman Cain Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 No need to bring reality into it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartFc Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 If we sign him I'm swapping to Melbourne victory. If we win the first derby I'll swap back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malloy Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 If we sign him I'm swapping to Melbourne victory. If we win the first derby I'll swap back. Just leave now please.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 (edited) If we sign him I'm swapping to Melbourne victory. If we win the first derby I'll swap back. Go to jail, go directly to jail, do not pass GO, do not collect $200 Edited July 19, 2012 by Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markn Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 I don't mind bringing in an older player but when I first read this topic I thought it was a slow news day. It turns out their may be some merit in this topic. BUT I find him to be a has been. His experience is not worth the signing. If we end up signing Mcallister I want to know why Reid wasn't offered a contract? At least Reid has a presence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartFc Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 Just leave now please.... That's not very nice. I'm Melbourne heart supporter at this point in time. If I swap to victory then u can hate me... But if I return to heart you have to be nice to me again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mus-28 Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 Would rather see someone from the VPL or youth team brought in and given an opportunity at A-League level rather than recycling a guy who's an average squad player at best. I wouldn't believe that we've offered him a 2 year deal, particularly given his age and the fact he would only be used sparingly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 Don't think I can handle another off-season where we're all reduced to trying to interpret JD's tweets...but his latest suggest that this Macallister thing is a load of nonsense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadete Posted July 20, 2012 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 Don't think I can handle another off-season where we're all reduced to trying to interpret JD's tweets...but his latest suggest that this Macallister thing is a load of nonsense. Before everyone starts sighing in relief loudly... I think people have to remember that not every player on our list has to be an out and out star: I think people should remember who the bottom 5 players were on our list were last year and compare any new possible recruits that are not too happy about to these guys rather than the top five players on our list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartAttack Posted July 20, 2012 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 come on guys... anyone is better than mayCON Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTP Posted July 20, 2012 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 That's not very nice. I'm Melbourne heart supporter at this point in time. If I swap to victory then u can hate me... But if I return to heart you have to be nice to me again. please tell me you're taking the piss. That is generally the most retarted thing I have ever read on the Internet. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartFc Posted July 20, 2012 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 Just trolling. Moving on.. After seeing the real stats I really don't see a point in signing a 30 year old who can't score for peanuts. Surely we'd sign walker over hackllister. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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