2018/19 Squad

[MFKS]

Jake adelson, the forgotten man

Bloke has had 3 or 4 ACLs now

Goose is cooked at this level for him I think

[MFKS]

Blame the Member

Some mod just needs to go type in 5 into a Thai translation app

Then you will see what

5 5 5 stands for

[380]

How about this young Kale bloke? Ernie wants a striker who can play wide.

Was just thinking this myself Gary, The recent opportunity provided to Virgili to see from him what we already have time and time again was a WOFTAM That opportunity could have and should have been provided to the Members idol KB instead. The bloke use to to carve em up in Youth and to this day i still reckon he was never afforded a deserved chance to make it in the Snr team.

Surely the concerns of years ago and to what some use to say it was to do with his physically light frame can be put to bed.

[The Dunster]

Bobo and Adrian leaving is half their salary cap.

Bobo and Adrian were under the cap ? I would have thought they were marquee players / exempt.

[lil_masi]

Bobo and Adrian were under the cap ? I would have thought they were marquee players / exempt.

Bobo was marquee, adrian was in cap for 600k

[The Dunster]

Bobo was marquee, adrian was in cap for 600k

Cheers.

[Alton]

Brandon Borrello ??

[Bon]

Brandon Borrello ??

He signed for Freiburg about two days ago..

[Hutcho]

Brandon Borrello ??
Borrello signed for Freiburg

[StannyCFCJET]

Jack Duncan gone. Signed for some club overseas. Jets let him go

[mic22]

... and here we go.
Preseason was definitely too quiet. Who's next?

[380]

Article i read was the offer activated a automatic release in his contract so prob not much of say in it from the clubs perspective if that was in his contract eh.

[Tommyjet]

Will be very interesting how we approach this. Promote from within or local? Tap up another a-league keeper (cisak)? Plenty of Aussie keepers floating about Europe?

[Bremsstrahlung]

Interesting and unfortunate, he’s been pretty solid as a keeper. Often providing the highlights in some pretty tough times for the club over the last few years.


This has “Bring Ben Kennedy Home” all over it.

[Tommyjet]

Interesting and unfortunate, he’s been pretty solid as a keeper. Often providing the highlights in some pretty tough times for the club over the last few years.


This has “Bring Ben Kennedy Home” all over it.

I personally don't see us finding a worthy replacement. Not this season at least

[leftrightout]

I personally don't see us finding a worthy replacement. Not this season at least

Sign a good young keeper from within Australia and make Moss number 1 for this upcoming season.
Spend the year searching for the best long term (if there is such thing in the A-league) replacement.

[plague]

Article i read was the offer activated a automatic release in his contract

i think this means it automatically re-opens the Biraz v BK thread yeah?

Member will be so excited.

[Imyourhero]

Is Biraz even playing these days? Haven't heard the blokes name since he left.

[ranger]

I was in Rome 2 weeks ago and randomly signed a petition for a local rehab centre, had to write where I was from so wrote Newcastle, the drug addict looked at me and said ‘Newcastle Jets?’, turns out he was family friends with Birrigitti. He seemed to think he was coming back to Newcastle, I dismissed it at the time, but maybe the bloke was onto something.

[380]

This brings back memories of the banter on here about having 2 starting quality keepers on starting coin a few years back and the reality all that does is deny additional funds for outfield players under the cap. I would be quite happy to see Moss as the number 1 with the youth keeper elevated and if shit happens injury wise then an approach to Necevski once again to fill the void.

[belchardo]

I was in Rome 2 weeks ago and randomly signed a petition for a local rehab centre, had to write where I was from so wrote Newcastle, the drug addict looked at me and said ‘Newcastle Jets?’, turns out he was family friends with Birrigitti. He seemed to think he was coming back to Newcastle, I dismissed it at the time, but maybe the bloke was onto something.

possibly one of the greatest forum anecdotes ever. :rof:

[The Camel]

[QUOTE=Bremsstrahlung;211463]Interesting and unfortunate, he’s been pretty solid as a keeper. Often providing the highlights in some pretty tough times for the club over the last few years.


This has “Bring Ben Kennedy Home” all over it.[/QUO

Griff I hope not. Bloke is the worst keeper in A League history

I would rather have Karius

[The Camel]

This brings back memories of the banter on here about having 2 starting quality keepers on starting coin a few years back and the reality all that does is deny additional funds for outfield players under the cap. I would be quite happy to see Moss as the number 1 with the youth keeper elevated and if shit happens injury wise then an approach to Necevski once again to fill the void.

I would be happy with that. Also frees up more Cap space for a new striker

[Jeterpool]

3 Jason Hoffman – signed until 18/19
4 Nigel Boogaard – signed until 18/19
5 Ben Kantarovski – signed until 19/20
6 Steven Ugarkovic – signed until 18/19
7 Dimitri Petratos – signed until 18/19
8 Ronald Vargas – signed until 18/19 (Foreign)
9 Roy O'Donovan – signed until 18/19 (Foreign)
13 Ivan Vujica – signed until 19/20
16 Nick Cowburn – signed until 18/19
17 Daniel Georgievski – signed until 18/19
18 John Koutroumbis – signed until 18/19
19 Kosta Petratos - signed until 18/19
20 Glen Moss – signed until 18/19
22 Lachlan Jackson – signed until 18/19
23 Matthew Ridenton - signed until 19/20 (Foreign)
24 Joe Champness – signed until 19/20
28 Patrick Langlois – signed until 18/19* (scholarship contract)
29 Jake Adelson – signed until 18/19
32 Angus Thurgate – signed until 18/19* (scholarship contract)
44 Nikolai Topor-Stanley – signed until 18/19

18 squad spots used, 5 available. 2 Visa Spots

[Mark325]

Do we get a transfer fee for Duncan?

[Tommyjet]

Yes, quite a decent one we are lead to believe

[380]

Not if Middleby had anything to do with it.

[MFKS]

Sign a good young keeper from within Australia and make Moss number 1 for this upcoming season.
Spend the year searching for the best long term (if there is such thing in the A-league) replacement.

I have a feeling the club will promote young Noah James from the Yoof to First team action and keep Moss as 1st chpice

Watching the Yoof Moss has been working quite hard with James already


Good shot stopping but has some work on aerial to do though

Should be a good idea as it also uses a Yoof spot for our reserve keeper which frees up a spot elsewhere in the squad

[Jeterpool]

I have a feeling the club will promote young Noah James from the Yoof to First team action and keep Moss as 1st chpice

Watching the Yoof Moss has been working quite hard with James already


Good shot stopping but has some work on aerial to do though

Should be a good idea as it also uses a Yoof spot for our reserve keeper which frees up a spot elsewhere in the squad

There will be a rule introduced to prevent this because Sydney FC can't utilise it.

[Tommyjet]

There will be a rule introduced to prevent this because Sydney FC can't utilise it.

I'm probably wrong but I thought there was a rule whereby 2 senior contracted goalkeepers were required

[pv4]

Yes, quite a decent one we are lead to believe

Am I remembering correctly that Hoole's contract negotiations broke down because he was trying to negotiate a release clause too low for the clubs liking, and the club said all those guys had a standard release clause value? If so, it seems reasonable to assume Duncan's release clause was this club-set value which Hoole at least has been deterred by in the past. So you'd guess it's a reasonable value.

[pv4]

I'm probably wrong but I thought there was a rule whereby 2 senior contracted goalkeepers were required

I'm under the impression you need to use at least 2 squad spots on goalkeepers. So if that scenario happened and I'm correct, James would have to be a fully contracted player rather than a scholarship player. But he could take up one of the required young player spots, obviously.

[StannyCFCJET]

Am I remembering correctly that Hoole's contract negotiations broke down because he was trying to negotiate a release clause too low for the clubs liking, and the club said all those guys had a standard release clause value? If so, it seems reasonable to assume Duncan's release clause was this club-set value which Hoole at least has been deterred by in the past. So you'd guess it's a reasonable value.

Hoole's Manager had to know Hoole would never leave for much coin but good on the club for sticking firm

[Hutcho]

Am I remembering correctly that Hoole's contract negotiations broke down because he was trying to negotiate a release clause too low for the clubs liking, and the club said all those guys had a standard release clause value? If so, it seems reasonable to assume Duncan's release clause was this club-set value which Hoole at least has been deterred by in the past. So you'd guess it's a reasonable value.

$350k was a figure quoted at the time from memory

[380]

If the Jets are open to promoting a very promising NPL goal scorer and have hopefully looked past Chilli but not Bradbury they could do a lot lot worse than Jordan Murray from APIA Leichhardt. With a couple of other HAL clubs sniffing around the kid with one happy to do some paperwork. Went very well at a recent trial with a HAL club.

[StannyCFCJET]

If the Jets are open to promoting a very promising NPL goal scorer and have hopefully looked past Chilli but not Bradbury they could do a lot lot worse than Jordan Murray from APIA Leichhardt. With a couple of other HAL clubs sniffing around the kid with one happy to do some paperwork. Went very well at a recent trial with a HAL club.

Why didn't he get signed then?

[Hutcho]

Why didn't he get signed then?
holding out for Europe

[380]

Why didn't he get signed then?

Because a second club also began making inquiries at that point.

And lets face it some HAL clubs are much better run than others and some can't even get there shite together any better than some state league sides.

[ForeverRed]

Whispers are Birrighitti will be back

[380]

Lets hope he has improved under highballs then eh ?.

[Jeterpool]

Whispers are Birrighitti will be back

Are you hearing the whispers that I first saw on this forum? (Sorry - I don't recall who it was)

[Grimario]

If the Jets are open to promoting a very promising NPL goal scorer and have hopefully looked past Chilli but not Bradbury they could do a lot lot worse than Jordan Murray from APIA Leichhardt. With a couple of other HAL clubs sniffing around the kid with one happy to do some paperwork. Went very well at a recent trial with a HAL club.

Signing for CCM.

[380]

Signing for CCM.



Hence my some clubs are better run than others comment. Could prove to be a good inexpensive find for the right club.

[Grimario]

Hence my some clubs are better run than others comment. Could prove to be a good inexpensive find for the right club.

Mulvey apparently made comment that the rest of the CCM squad will be filled with NPL players. Onwards and upwards for them, I guess.

[Retro Jet]

Signing for CCM.

Yeah...probably looking at a club where he can start most games :lulz:

[Grimario]

Yeah...probably looking at a club where he can start most games :lulz:

Surprises me that he is willing to take a step down after his NPL season though.

[380]

Perhaps if the Wolves get a start he may head back after a season.

[Roundball Enthusiast]

Signing for CCM.

https://twitter.com/CCMariners/status/1026346977074638848

[380]

Who is this Sebastian Gallegos people talk of being shown a bit interest in from both the Roar and us ?

[Tommyjet]

https://www.transfermarkt.com/sebastian-gallegos/profil/spieler/120551

Hasn't reached any great heights in his career to date. Hopefully mean more spent on striker.

[white city]

https://www.transfermarkt.com/sebastian-gallegos/profil/spieler/120551

Hasn't reached any great heights in his career to date. Hopefully mean more spent on striker.

Any news on potential signings. All gone a bit quiet, whilst there has been alot of positive foreign signings at other clubs?

[Tommyjet]

Any news on potential signings. All gone a bit quiet, whilst there has been alot of positive foreign signings at other clubs?

Nah very quiet from us at the moment. Griff had to work pretty hard to get Vargas here last season and it seems to be happening again with the current targets.

[Jeterpool]

There was talk about Birraz coming here a while ago. Not sure if that'll happen because he started in a 5-0 loss for Breda over the weekend.

[MFKS]

Any news on potential signings. All gone a bit quiet, whilst there has been alot of positive foreign signings at other clubs?

It still 9 weeks to the season starts

Vargas only arrived a week or two out

Just as most foreigners do in the HAL

Dont forget European clubs are settling squads at the moment so very soon all the uncontracted players start to get desperate and other players will realise their place in their clubs pecking order and want a new club

[Alton]

It still 9 weeks to the season starts

Vargas only arrived a week or two out

Just as most foreigners do in the HAL

Dont forget European clubs are settling squads at the moment so very soon all the uncontracted players start to get desperate and other players will realise their place in their clubs pecking order and want a new club

9 weeks out and we need a 9 now not 9 days out

[Charlie Chan]

Rumour - Lee Chung-yong from Crystal Palace

[Tommyjet]

Rumour - Lee Chung-yong from Crystal Palace
Source?

[Roundball Enthusiast]

Source?

http://www.goal.com/en-au/news/chung-yong-lee-considering-a-league-move-after-crystal/nx3oeig9gh991oe1acdfl8cbt

Goal randomly dropping our name because we signed a player from S Korea one time & we made the finals....

[Tommyjet]

http://www.goal.com/en-au/news/chung-yong-lee-considering-a-league-move-after-crystal/nx3oeig9gh991oe1acdfl8cbt

Goal randomly dropping our name because we signed a player from S Korea one time & we made the finals....

Ahh good old goal.com

[StannyCFCJET]

Champness out for 2-3 months with a fractured foot

[plague]

Champness out for 2-3 months with a fractured foot

Hope Middleby still has Patos phone number..........

[380]

Hope Middleby still has Patos phone number..........

Nah apparently he not good enough defensively according to the good judges so not worthy. Never mind the bloke had more attacking ability than most running around in this league and a full pre season would have been of enormous benefit.

[The Dunster]

Champness out for 2-3 months with a fractured foot

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c0/Crying-girl.jpg/1200px-Crying-girl.jpg
https://www.languageoflistening.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Crying_boy_blog.jpg
https://www.stayathomemum.com.au/cache/860x380-0/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/feat_.jpg
https://fortunedotcom.files.wordpress.com/2014/07/170902540.jpg

[plague]

Champness out for 2-3 months with a fractured foot

so taking into account the time before the start of the season he looks like missing.........

.........ummmmm, errrrrrrrrrr.
........wait wait wait let me check again........




oh shit, 6-8 weeks.


fold the club.

[MFKS]

so taking into account the time before the start of the season he looks like missing.........

.........ummmmm, errrrrrrrrrr.
........wait wait wait let me check again........




oh shit, 6-8 weeks.


fold the club.

Dont forget that with Roy out it is meaning our options up front going to be awfully limited even when Joey C is back and refinding full fitness

Back to fighting for 7th I think

Wheels are falling off

[Bremsstrahlung]

Interesting.
I don’t think Martin Lee will be too concerned about spending some money to bring in a good player or 2.
After all, making the group stages of ACL is his priority and biggest reward for him.
Just need to find the right player I guess.

[Jeterpool]

We will end up with Tommy Oar

[PC14]

Trialling Mitch Austin.

[belchardo]

Trialling Mitch Austin.

there is no god.

[MFKS]

Trialling Mitch Austin.

Why we trialling blokes not good enough to get a run on the Gypo Coast??

[380]

Fold the club

[Couscous]

Mitch "Nabbout II" Austin

[The Camel]

Why we trialling blokes not good enough to get a run on the Gypo Coast??

Agree, the bloke is worse than dogshit

[StannyCFCJET]

Am I happy Austin is trialing. NOPE

Do I trust Lawrie Griffo and Ernie. YEP

[Tommyjet]

Pretty sure nabbout got turned down by the Mariners before coming here

[Bon]

The only clip of his that needs to be reviewed:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIe7kVBfs3c

[Jeterpool]

Pretty sure nabbout got turned down by the Mariners before coming here

Beat me to it

But still not keen on Austin. But can we be choosy at the moment? What else is out there in the market?

[Hutcho]

Beat me to it

But still not keen on Austin. But can we be choosy at the moment? What else is out there in the market?

Ikonomidis

[lil_masi]

Champness out till Jan. We are trailling austin as a direct replacement

[Frodo]

It honestly sucks so hard that we are looking at him. He has some pace but no football brain. Surely Ernie couldn't work his Nabbout magic on someone that bad.

Here's a terrible question to answer. Who would you rather... Austin or Virgilli??? No talent gypo, but young and could improve, versus a local guy who just isn't up the level?

[Hutcho]

It honestly sucks so hard that we are looking at him. He has some pace but no football brain. Surely Ernie couldn't work his Nabbout magic on someone that bad.

Here's a terrible question to answer. Who would you rather... Austin or Virgilli??? No talent gypo, but young and could improve, versus a local guy who just isn't up the level?

Just because someone offers you a shit sandwich doesnt mean you have to take a bite

[Jeterpool]

Ikonomidis

This is the right answer.

[Mark325]

Ikonomidis

I'd imagine we're still looking at him, doubt we'd be looking at a player like that to replace an injured joey champness

[Tommyjet]

This is the right answer.

2 different wage ranges imo. Depends what we have left in the kitty

[Jeterpool]

2 different wage ranges imo. Depends what we have left in the kitty

Can probably see a world where we have use for both of them. We're short up top as it is. Ikonomidis would be a starter while Austin could be serviceable off the bench.

But I'd prioritise Ikonomidis over Austin.

Another name who isn't anywhere near the first team of his club is Tommy Oar. What do people think of him?

[leftrightout]

Can probably see a world where we have use for both of them. We're short up top as it is. Ikonomidis would be a starter while Austin could be serviceable off the bench.

But I'd prioritise Ikonomidis over Austin.

Another name who isn't anywhere near the first team of his club is Tommy Oar. What do people think of him?

Tommy Oar was ok without being outstanding in his last stint at Roar. Certainly has the potential to be a great player in this league but would have to improve on that last contract.
Could really flourish under Ernie, those type of fast attacking players seem to.
Itd be a gamble but id sign him more on Ernies record.

[Tommyjet]

Can probably see a world where we have use for both of them. We're short up top as it is. Ikonomidis would be a starter while Austin could be serviceable off the bench.

But I'd prioritise Ikonomidis over Austin.

Another name who isn't anywhere near the first team of his club is Tommy Oar. What do people think of him?
Yeah don't get me wrong, I definitely want ikonomidis over Austin (not even a contest).

Tommy oar over Austin yes but I'd take ikonomidis over oar. I love the directness of ikonomidis. Very similar to nabbout

[Night of fear]

It honestly sucks so hard that we are looking at him. He has some pace but no football brain. Surely Ernie couldn't work his Nabbout magic on someone that bad.

Here's a terrible question to answer. Who would you rather... Austin or Virgilli??? No talent gypo, but young and could improve, versus a local guy who just isn't up the level?


Someone who has got a football brain and should be signed by an A League club is Danny Choi from Blacktown City.

Was brilliant in their final match of the season on the weekend. Much better all round footballer than Mitch Austin.

[The Dunster]

Someone who has got a football brain and should be signed by an A League club is Danny Choi from Blacktown City.

Was brilliant in their final match of the season on the weekend. Much better all round footballer than Mitch Austin.

Well the good news is you set the bar low with your first post so expectation won't get the better of you in the future.

[The Dunster]

Ikonomidis

this x 1000

[380]

Someone who has got a football brain and should be signed by an A League club is Danny Choi from Blacktown City.

Was brilliant in their final match of the season on the weekend. Much better all round footballer than Mitch Austin.

If he not Aust then we would be using a Visa spot on a player who may not necessarily be a starter week in week out. We went down this road with Brown wasting a visa spot.

[Jetmaster]

To be fair we have turned around a few Gypos. Whereas we have offloaded a few down there who have gone backwards.

[MFKS]

If he not Aust then we would be using a Visa spot on a player who may not necessarily be a starter week in week out. We went down this road with Brown wasting a visa spot.

This bloke had a run for Adelaide a couple of years back after he scored a70 yard goal in the FFA Cup

Wasnt a foreigner then from memory as he was signed as an injury replacement

Was released after being found not good enough


Dont believe all the BS hype about the NPL

There are plenty of guys going around who can do just as shit a job as BK Matt Simon and Tarek Elrich do in the HAL

There aint a hell of a lot who are actually better than the decent HAL players

[Grimario]

This bloke had a run for Adelaide a couple of years back after he scored a70 yard goal in the FFA Cup

Wasnt a foreigner then from memory as he was signed as an injury replacement

Was released after being found not good enough


That's mostly BS. He was signed as injury replacement for Carrusca. He then fractured his foot, required surgery, out for 12 weeks and was released as Carrusca came back from injury.


Not debating whether he was good enough or not, but your claims about his signing and release are wrong.

[Night of fear]

That's mostly BS. He was signed as injury replacement for Carrusca. He then fractured his foot, required surgery, out for 12 weeks and was released as Carrusca came back from injury.


Not debating whether he was good enough or not, but your claims about his signing and release are wrong.


What Grimario said about the injury is correct, also has had an injury or two since then, but having watched him play many times,I don't have any doubts about his ability and neither does his boss at Blacktown Mark Crittenden.

https://www.theffacup.com.au/video/get-know-ffa-cup-star-danny-choi

There is probably a risk with him injury wise but he is so much better than a run of the mill A League footballer.

[Hutcho]

What Grimario said about the injury is correct, also has had an injury or two since then, but having watched him play many times,I don't have any doubts about his ability and neither does his boss at Blacktown Mark Crittenden.

https://www.theffacup.com.au/video/get-know-ffa-cup-star-danny-choi

There is probably a risk with him injury wise but he is so much better than a run of the mill A League footballer.

but would he fit the no dickheads policy? Tell us, would you Danny?

[leftrightout]

Anyone still calling for Kale? Bloke was average against Bentleigh. I saw enough to make my judgement.... pass thanks!

[The Camel]

Anyone still calling for Kale? Bloke was average against Bentleigh. I saw enough to make my judgement.... pass thanks!

Sign the Japanese fella from APIA. Did more than any of our lot did against Victory

[cobra23]

Anyone still calling for Kale? Bloke was average against Bentleigh. I saw enough to make my judgement.... pass thanks!

As a magic supporter,
Nothing personal , Bradbury will never be an A-League player .
And yes it showed against bentleigh
Quite happy to keep him knocking goals in for magic though

[Tommyjet]

Just heard an interview with lawrie. Striker identified and basically signed and possibly announced in the next 4-5 days. This is another one that Lord Griff has worked extensively on. Sounds like it's within the cap but will be one of the top earners.

[Bon]

Just heard an interview with lawrie. Striker identified and basically signed and possibly announced in the next 4-5 days. This is another one that Lord Griff has worked extensively on. Sounds like it's within the cap but will be one of the top earners.

Very interesting..
Where did you hear the interview?

[Tommyjet]

Very interesting..
Where did you hear the interview?

Crossbar capers podcast

[lil_masi]

Just heard an interview with lawrie. Striker identified and basically signed and possibly announced in the next 4-5 days. This is another one that Lord Griff has worked extensively on. Sounds like it's within the cap but will be one of the top earners.

Yeah listened to it too.

30yo overseas striker. Scored in "tough" leagues. Has agreed terms, announcement in next 4-5 days hopefully.
Spend a bit more on the striker, therefore get an understudy keeper to Moss.

[Alton]

Yeah listened to it too.

30yo overseas striker. Scored in "tough" leagues. Has agreed terms, announcement in next 4-5 days hopefully.
Spend a bit more on the striker, therefore get an understudy keeper to Moss.

Come on Lawrie, we need something now, anything, 4 days is too long to wait

[Mark325]

Anyone have any ideas who it could be??

[Tommyjet]

Anyone have any ideas who it could be??
Go on transfermarkt.com and search through the available strikers that are 30. I came up with about 10 'more likelies'

[Tommyjet]

Yeah listened to it too.

30yo overseas striker. Scored in "tough" leagues. Has agreed terms, announcement in next 4-5 days hopefully.
Spend a bit more on the striker, therefore get an understudy keeper to Moss.

Did you get the impression also that if Mitch Austin is deemed fit he is a sure thing to be signed?

[white city]

Did you get the impression also that if Mitch Austin is deemed fit he is a sure thing to be signed?

So i guess the ikonomidis link isn't likely then?

unknown striker
Austin
Goalkeeper

would be the remaining squad signings?

[Charlie Chan]

Rumour - Lee Chung-yong from Crystal Palace

Has just turned 30

[Tommyjet]

Has just turned 30

The impression I get is this new signing is a striker first, winger second

[Charlie Chan]

The impression I get is this new signing is a striker first, winger second

Doesn't get much tougher than scoring in the PL and championship

[white city]

yes i thought of him, just question his wage demands may be very high?

[Hutcho]

Has just turned 30
Im pretty sure Lawrie mentioned on twitter they werent looking at him, but had talked about Ikonomidis

[Tommyjet]

Im pretty sure Lawrie mentioned on twitter they werent looking at him, but had talked about Ikonomidis

Lawrie mentioned on podcast that we had been in negotiations with a Aussie striker but it dragged on too long so we abandoned that.

[Jetmaster]

Frees up decent cash in the cap as well as a foreigner's spot. Boom

Thurgate given full contract....thats one.

[Tommyjet]

So hard to find out these signings before they happen these days. The old jets and we would of known days ago. A good thing no doubt but one does get sick of waiting in this ridiculously long off season

[Couscous]

Where the fu¢k is Nabbout 2.0?

[Bon]

I wonder if foti68 has got any insider tips for us? :gent:

[Jeterpool]

I wonder if foti68 has got any insider tips for us? :gent:

Has it been 4-5 days since the announcement of the impending announcement? My bet it will be more likely 6-8

[Roundball Enthusiast]

Has it been 4-5 days since the announcement of the impending announcement? My bet it will be more likely 6-8

$ydney FC or Shitty about to announce who we were going to announce*

*Unofficial, but likely.

[Tommyjet]

I doubt they will announce anything before the game tonight

[Jetmaster]

Never get this mania about "new signings". It happens when it happens and no point announcing until all paperwork is done and the guy is here. Many a deal falls over at the 11th hour.

Trust in Griff.

[Roundball Enthusiast]

Never get this mania about "new signings". It happens when it happens and no point announcing until all paperwork is done and the guy is here. Many a deal falls over at the 11th hour.

Trust in Griff.

Yeah but how will we be able to complain about him before he gets here if we don't know who it is?

[plague]

Never get this mania about "new signings". It happens when it happens and no point announcing until all paperwork is done and the guy is here. Many a deal falls over at the 11th hour.

Trust in Griff.

id say in the age of social media the race to be 'first' to announce it means something to someone.



all ill say though is that this new guy has done bugger all so far and hes not even good enough to get on the teamsheet tonight.

so how good can he really be?

another dud signing from Middleby.

[StannyCFCJET]

Kosta P isnt ALeague level. Time to let him go reguardless of how Dimi will feel

[halo se7en]

Said on NBN tonight two signings to be announced in the next day or two. Any ideas? Has Austin still been trialing with the team?

[StannyCFCJET]

Said on NBN tonight two signings to be announced in the next day or two. Any ideas? Has Austin still been trailing with the team?

Will not be happy if its Austin

[Mark325]

One is almost guaranteed to be Austin, only thing unsure is if it’s just an injury replacement or if it’s a full time contract

[MFKS]

Will not be happy if its Austin

Judging by the insipid way we played last night Austin would look like a world beater in our squad

Who is he up against Hoffman and Ridenton??

[white city]

The world game confirms Austin will be signed. Either injury replacement or permanent, given its the jets I would more likely expect it to be permanent we can't get anyone better.!!!

Meanwhile victory sign Ola Toivonen Swedish striker from the recent world cup squad within the cap. Victory are going back to back!!! , no budgets at victory and FC

[Couscous]

Welcome Mitch 'Nabbout 2.0' Austin.

[MonkeyKplunk]

The world game confirms Austin will be signed. Either injury replacement or permanent, given its the jets I would more likely expect it to be permanent we can't get anyone better.!!!

Meanwhile victory sign Ola Toivonen Swedish striker from the recent world cup squad within the cap. Victory are going back to back!!! , no budgets at victory and FC

Money-tree haven't signed Toivonen yet. The rumour mill said they were looking at him. Swansea and PSV Eindhoven are also rumoured to be looking at him.
Money-tree already have Troisi and Honda listed as their marquees, so fitting an international player of his standard under the cap would be difficult, unless they work out some backhanded payments

[lil_masi]

Money-tree haven't signed Toivonen yet. The rumour mill said they were looking at him. Swansea and PSV Eindhoven are also rumoured to be looking at him.
Money-tree already have Troisi and Honda listed as their marquees, so fitting an international player of his standard under the cap would be difficult, unless they work out some backhanded payments

Toulouse has confirmed hes off to Victory

[MonkeyKplunk]

Toulouse has confirmed hes off to Victory

No. French media reported that he's no longer training with Toulouse FC and a deal has been done with Victory.
They also said he's been in talks with Swansea and PSV Eindhoven.

Like all signing rumours it could be 99% BS and 1% truth or the other way around.

[Premy]

No. French media reported that he's no longer training with Toulouse FC and a deal has been done with Victory.
They also said he's been in talks with Swansea and PSV Eindhoven.

Like all signing rumours it could be 99% BS and 1% truth or the other way around.

No Toulouse announced via Twitter that he his departing to Australia and Melbourne Victory.

[sorefootballer]

Martin needs to release these purse strings and start throwing cash...not just at randoms

[380]

I know it shouldn't but perhaps the progress on new signings goes some way to explaining the low membership numbers at present. I would have thought making the GF last season would have had many super keen and signed up.

[Tommyjet]

Martin needs to release these purse strings and start throwing cash...not just at randoms

I wonder if it would of been much different if we were one of the 2 definitely in the acl this season rather than having to go through a qualifier

[The Dunster]

Martin needs to release these purse strings and start throwing cash...not just at randoms

The owner, his coaches, players, and staff are doing just fine. If the right player comes about we buy them - but if nobody suitable is available it makes no sense to throw cash at them anyway. Look at us in past seasons paying overs, or Melb City who pay overs pretty much every season and still fail to impress when it counts.
The clubs taking young players to tournaments overseas and even letting them get experience in overseas leagues [like Champness did] and so on which makes a lot more sense than simply throwing money around willy nilly.

[Mark325]

I'm not willing to shit on our recruitment till we get to see who the international we sign is, because for all we know the majority of the rest of the cap space we have may have gone towards getting their signature. I'm also happy to see what we can do with Austin, I'd imagine it's only gonna be a 1 year contract in case he does **** it up

[sorefootballer]

I dont want the cash going willy nilly either, hence my "not just at randoms" comment. I would say Martin might still be happy about going through the knockout phase pre acl. it will give him potentially more exposure as we will play more games...but we must win and achieve a start in the acl if this were to be true. Hence lets do the due diligence on players and open up the wallet.

[Premy]

Calm down sheeple.
It's deadline day in Europe today, tomorrow is when our market opens to get a bargain.

[The Dunster]

Calm down sheeple.
It's deadline day in Europe today, tomorrow is when our market opens to get a bargain.

Agreed.

[Jetmaster]

Also agree....bargains to be had.

[Mark325]

having an argument with a mate, is ridenton using a visa spot and Moss not using one?

[StannyCFCJET]

having an argument with a mate, is ridenton using a visa spot and Moss not using one?

Moss is dual citizenship

[Jeterpool]

having an argument with a mate, is ridenton using a visa spot and Moss not using one?

Yes.

[goaliepersempre]

Do we still have a visa spot?

I may know of a striker we could use... still hasnt signed.. but it would be a injury gamble...

anyone got a direkt line?

[Tommyjet]

Do we still have a visa spot?

I may know of a striker we could use... still hasnt signed.. but it would be a injury gamble...

anyone got a direkt line?

2 visa spots. Appears we may just use 1 of them

[StannyCFCJET]

Anyone else want us to Hijack the Birraz to cited deal?

[Mark325]

Anyone else want us to Hijack the Birraz to cited deal?

As much as I wanna say yes i just think he would more then likely want more money then we probably have left in the cap. I'd say alot of our cap space is going towards this south american

[Jetmaster]

No need to bring back Flapman...other keepers we can look at.

[StannyCFCJET]

No need to bring back Flapman...other keepers we can look at.

Bring back BK

[380]

No need to bring back Flapman...other keepers we can look at.

Yep very much so

[The Camel]

Anyone else want us to Hijack the Birraz to cited deal?

Manchester city just recalled the keeper they loaned to Biraz's club so I doubt that they'd let him leave

[StannyCFCJET]

Manchester city just recalled the keeper they loaned to Biraz's club so I doubt that they'd let him leave

I'm happy with that.

[MFKS]

Birraz has been released with immeadiate effect from his contract at NAC Breda

Bring him home

[foti68]

Birraz has been released with immeadiate effect from his contract at NAC Breda

Bring him home

He will sign with Melb City this week, Bouzanis has left on loan

[foti68]

As much as I wanna say yes i just think he would more then likely want more money then we probably have left in the cap. I'd say alot of our cap space is going towards this south american

What Cap, there is no salary cap trust me

[white city]

What Cap, there is no salary cap trust me

yep as we all expected, no birraz.

Lewis Italiano (former phoenix) and Ryan Scott (Bentleigh Greens) on trial for 2nd keeper spot.

.....Still no international striker announcement??...>>>

[plague]

Lewis Italiano (former phoenix)........on trial for 2nd keeper spot.


wasnt he pretty awful and a bit of a wanker?

is the young kid of James any good? worthy of a bench spot? never really seen him play.

[Tommyjet]

wasnt he pretty awful and a bit of a wanker?

is the young kid of James any good? worthy of a bench spot? never really seen him play.

Great potential but ideally a bit young and raw

[Jetmaster]

Frees up decent cash in the cap as well as a foreigner's spot. Boom


Great potential but ideally a bit young and raw

This....though letting in a freekick from near halfway like he did at Maitland puts him in Birraz league.

[Roundball Enthusiast]

We're using a visa spot on a squaddie like Ridenton?

Wtf.

[StannyCFCJET]

We're using a visa spot on a squaddie like Ridenton?

Wtf.

Merrick rates him so that's good enough for me atm

[pv4]

wasnt he pretty awful and a bit of a wanker?

Are you thinking of Keegan Smith, the one whom revved up Berisha?

[plague]

Are you thinking of Keegan Smith, the one whom revved up Berisha?

thought it was Macarone?

[Mark325]

We're using a visa spot on a squaddie like Ridenton?

Wtf.

My issue with it is I don't see where he fits in with a fully healthy squad

Kanta & ugarkovic will be our midfield
dimi, vargas & the south american will make up the wingers/cam with Roy at the point.

Until Roy comes back maybe he has some value but after that he seems destined to be a bench player which makes his signing very confusing, I know we were probably a bit empty on viable options to use in that cam/cm spot but surely there was someone else who wasn't gonna cost us the use of a visa spot

[Hutcho]

My issue with it is I don't see where he fits in with a fully healthy squad

Kanta & ugarkovic will be our midfield
dimi, vargas & the south american will make up the wingers/cam with Roy at the point.

Until Roy comes back maybe he has some value but after that he seems destined to be a bench player which makes his signing very confusing, I know we were probably a bit empty on viable options to use in that cam/cm spot but surely there was someone else who wasn't gonna cost us the use of a visa spot

Kanta will miss at least half the season with injury

[The Camel]

This....though letting in a freekick from near halfway like he did at Maitland puts him in Birraz league.

So he's 10x the keeper that BK is then?

[ForeverRed]

I reckon he will play right back

[StannyCFCJET]

kanta will miss at least half the season with injury

what??

[Tommyjet]

My issue with it is I don't see where he fits in with a fully healthy squad

Kanta & ugarkovic will be our midfield
dimi, vargas & the south american will make up the wingers/cam with Roy at the point.

Until Roy comes back maybe he has some value but after that he seems destined to be a bench player which makes his signing very confusing, I know we were probably a bit empty on viable options to use in that cam/cm spot but surely there was someone else who wasn't gonna cost us the use of a visa spot

I'm sure this comes up every off season, people not wanting to sign someone because there is already someone in their place. Utter hogwash. Do you see Melbourne city worrying about if they have too much depth in midfield.
Seriously who actually worries that we might be too strong in one area? Who realises kanta is currently injured and has been umpteen millions times? Who realises ugarkovic has and will receive more offers from overseas? Who realises brown left and we signed ridenton who is cheaper and better?🤯

[pv4]

Who realises brown left and we signed ridenton who is cheaper and better?��

Great point. We have just come off a terrific season and even minor improvements should be applauded, not lampooned.

[380]

Re Ridenton I said at the time of his signing he had not done much and seemed a rather average signing and not one worthy of taking a visa spot. I watch all games every season and i seen nothing in him screaming out he would be a good acquisition let alone taking up a visa spot.

[Mark325]

I'm sure this comes up every off season, people not wanting to sign someone because there is already someone in their place. Utter hogwash. Do you see Melbourne city worrying about if they have too much depth in midfield.
Seriously who actually worries that we might be too strong in one area? Who realises kanta is currently injured and has been umpteen millions times? Who realises ugarkovic has and will receive more offers from overseas? Who realises brown left and we signed ridenton who is cheaper and better?��

And i'm not saying we shouldn't have used that spot on a midfielder, not at all. But, nothing from Ridenton showed me that he should be using up a Visa spot. For me Visa players should be starting footballers, he doesn't so much make our midfield too strong because I think he's just an okay player, not bad but not great either, which is fine from a local but not from a visa player.

[white city]

And i'm not saying we shouldn't have used that spot on a midfielder, not at all. But, nothing from Ridenton showed me that he should be using up a Visa spot, he seems to be a decent midfielder and that's it. For me Visa players should be starting footballers and I don't think he's that good unfortunately, he's not bad but just decent

agree 100%

has anyone seen ridenton in pre-season has he improved from his efforts at wellington after reuniting with Ernie?

[halo se7en]

Considering how early he was signed, I trust Ernie who’s seen him first-hand. If he was signed with a few weeks to go maybe I’d have some doubts.

[The Dunster]

And i'm not saying we shouldn't have used that spot on a midfielder, not at all. But, nothing from Ridenton showed me that he should be using up a Visa spot. For me Visa players should be starting footballers, he doesn't so much make our midfield too strong because I think he's just an okay player, not bad but not great either, which is fine from a local but not from a visa player.

Apart from the marquee, foreign players still need to fit under the cap. If Ridenton came cheap enough then implying he cost us a higher quality foreign player denies the existence of a salary cap.

For all we know he could be getting paid next to nothing and as such provides excellent value to the squad.

If he was getting paid a large chunk of salary which would be enough to bring in a high quality foreigner then that's something to worry about.

[Jetmaster]

Well we have one name...off to Yewtoob lads....

https://www.theherald.com.au/sport/knights/5622935/a-league-brazilian-striker-on-radar-as-jets-welcome-trialists/#slide=2

[Mark325]

I thought when we signed Thurgate to a full contract we were left with 3 spots left but the article by the herald is making it sound like we have 4

[The Camel]

I thought when we signed Thurgate to a full contract we were left with 3 spots left but the article by the herald is making it sound like we have 4

I could be wrong but I thought we extended Thurgate, meaning this year he stayed as a scholarship player but then moved onto a full time contract for next season. I could be wrong though, just how I interpreted it.

[Jeterpool]

I could be wrong but I thought we extended Thurgate, meaning this year he stayed as a scholarship player but then moved onto a full time contract for next season. I could be wrong though, just how I interpreted it.

As did I

[Jeterpool]

3 Jason Hoffman – signed until 18/19
4 Nigel Boogaard – signed until 18/19
5 Ben Kantarovski – signed until 19/20
6 Steven Ugarkovic – signed until 18/19
7 Dimitri Petratos – signed until 18/19
8 Ronald Vargas – signed until 18/19 (Foreign)
9 Roy O'Donovan – signed until 18/19 (Foreign)
13 Ivan Vujica – signed until 19/20
16 Nick Cowburn – signed until 18/19
17 Daniel Georgievski – signed until 18/19
18 John Koutroumbis – signed until 18/19
19 Kosta Petratos - signed until 18/19
20 Glen Moss – signed until 18/19
22 Lachlan Jackson – signed until 18/19
23 Matthew Ridenton - signed until 19/20 (Foreign)
24 Joe Champness – signed until 19/20
28 Patrick Langlois – signed until 18/19* (scholarship contract)
29 Jake Adelson – signed until 18/19
32 Angus Thurgate – signed until 21/22* (scholarship contract 18/19)
44 Nikolai Topor-Stanley – signed until 18/19

18 squad spots used, 5 available. 2 Visa Spots

My last update

[Tommyjet]

Has adelson been seen this pre-season?

[Frodo]

Realistically we are 2 foreign attackers (really need to replace Nabbout somehow), 1 back up keeper and 1 back up midfielder away from having a good crack at 1st place this year?

Mitch Austin can be that 5th spot if his knee works and he is willing to play for peanuts. But if he is one of the 2 attackers we sign I won't be over the moon.

We have ACL to play this year, we need a bit more depth than last year.

We also need to sort out our CBs for next year. We better be starting work now to find players to sign next off season. I don't think our two bad boys have many years left in their legs.

[Tommyjet]

I reckon we will also sign an injury replacement for jowic. Kaine shephard from avondale is on trial and I think the injury replacement spot is the main reason he is

[Roundball Enthusiast]

Realistically we are 2 foreign attackers (really need to replace Nabbout somehow), 1 back up keeper and 1 back up midfielder away from having a good crack at 1st place this year?

We're a long way from having a crack at 1st place.

City & Victory have strengthened their already strong squads. While we've only signed Ridenton and let a bunch go.

We're mostly a team of squaddies who over performed and had 2-3 quality players (most gone now) who dragged us into semi's and the GF.

[Frodo]

We're a long way from having a crack at 1st place.

City & Victory have strengthened their already strong squads. While we've only signed Ridenton and let a bunch go.

We're mostly a team of squaddies who over performed and had 2-3 quality players (most gone now) who dragged us into semi's and the GF.

We have lost Nabbout and that's about it. Riley scored a great goal but didn't do much else. Pato was a decent player but never got fit and never hit full form.

So we have lost one key cog, and we have 5 spots available to replace him and the others. We have some stability and know what we need to fill the holes in our roster rather than starting with 6 new players and trying to make things gel quickly. I'm not putting money on us to win, but there's nothing to say we wouldn't be able to challenge with 2 good signings and some decent filler.



City won't win no matter who they sign. They don't even care if they win, the club is built for another purpose now.

Victory have signed big names but have also lost big names. There will be a settling in period and they may not all work out.

Sydney are in the same boat as Victory but also lost a coach.

Wanderers are starting again.

Perth have signed 46 new players.

The rest didn't have as good a squad as us last year.

Get positive.

[Jeterpool]

We have lost Nabbout and that's about it. Riley scored a great goal but didn't do much else. Pato was a decent player but never got fit and never hit full form.

So we have lost one key cog, and we have 5 spots available to replace him and the others. We have some stability and know what we need to fill the holes in our roster rather than starting with 6 new players and trying to make things gel quickly. I'm not putting money on us to win, but there's nothing to say we wouldn't be able to challenge with 2 good signings and some decent filler.



City won't win no matter who they sign. They don't even care if they win, the club is built for another purpose now.

Victory have signed big names but have also lost big names. There will be a settling in period and they may not all work out.

Sydney are in the same boat as Victory but also lost a coach.

Wanderers are starting again.

Perth have signed 46 new players.

The rest didn't have as good a squad as us last year.

Get positive.

We also lost Jack Duncan. I feel that's a loss.

[StannyCFCJET]

We also lost Jack Duncan. I feel that's a loss.

If we didn't have Moss I would agree

[plague]

Riley scored a great goal but didn't do much else.

yo.
yoooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.


im with you on lot of stuff but have to disagree here.

Mcgree and Ugaboogas combination dominated games last year. Their work in the middle made so much space for the front three and as solid as the Uga/Kanta combo was they didnt have the same mobility.
granted it took a few games to get going but i think we'll miss him this year.



also, **** Riley McGree.

[StannyCFCJET]

yo.
yoooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.


im with you on lot of stuff but have to disagree here.

Mcgree and Ugaboogas combination dominated games last year. Their work in the middle made so much space for the front three and as solid as the Uga/Kanta combo was they didnt have the same mobility.
granted it took a few games to get going but i think we'll miss him this year.



also, **** Riley McGree.

Agree 100%. He caused the same problems vs us in the FFA Cup

[Frodo]

yo.
yoooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.


im with you on lot of stuff but have to disagree here.

Mcgree and Ugaboogas combination dominated games last year. Their work in the middle made so much space for the front three and as solid as the Uga/Kanta combo was they didnt have the same mobility.
granted it took a few games to get going but i think we'll miss him this year.



also, **** Riley McGree.


Personally I wasn't a huge fan of what he brought to us. But i'm not an expert and could be very wrong. Let's just agree that he isn't as big a loss as Nabbout.

He scored 3 goals against the Mariners, a worldie against City which was hugely important, and 1 more against Victory about a month earlier.


I am hoping that Ridenton can compliment Uga as a box to box midfielder and give Vargas more space to score those goals we will lose from McGree. Mcgree was a great dribbler but I didn't feel confident with him defensively.

[Frodo]

We also lost Jack Duncan. I feel that's a loss.

I'm backing Moss to be as good as Duncan. If we can find a half decent 28 yr old back up keeper and give them a chance i'll be ok. If Moss gets injured we can bring back an older keeper as an injury replacement like we did last year.

[Bremsstrahlung]

Maybe we can convince the other Puskas award contenders that they will also score great goals in the A league if they come to the Jets now McGree is gone.

[MFKS]

Personally I wasn't a huge fan of what he brought to us. But i'm not an expert and could be very wrong. Let's just agree that he isn't as big a loss as Nabbout.

He scored 3 goals against the Mariners, a worldie against City which was hugely important, and 1 more against Victory about a month earlier.


I am hoping that Ridenton can compliment Uga as a box to box midfielder and give Vargas more space to score those goals we will lose from McGree. Mcgree was a great dribbler but I didn't feel confident with him defensively.

Think you are talking out your arse on McGree

For a 19 year old kid there is a lot to like

He is a fantastic player for this league and I would rather we had him this year than everyone else in our club bar Griff Vargas and Dimi

Kid wont be staying in the HAL long time

[Frodo]

Think you are talking out your arse on McGree

For a 19 year old kid there is a lot to like

He is a fantastic player for this league and I would rather we had him this year than everyone else in our club bar Griff Vargas and Dimi

Kid wont be staying in the HAL long time

I already admitted that my dislike was more a personal view than a logical one. I just didn't rate him as that important.

We will see how good he is this year and see if he moves on to bigger and better things.

[Charlie Chan]

Mcgree was the type of midfielder Newcastle had lacked since Nicky Carle. Massive loss for us this year!

[foti68]

Think you are talking out your arse on McGree

For a 19 year old kid there is a lot to like

He is a fantastic player for this league and I would rather we had him this year than everyone else in our club bar Griff Vargas and Dimi

Kid wont be staying in the HAL long time

Dont forget he is only here on loan from Club Brugge and is only here because they dont have room for another foreigner and they dont want to lose him.

[MFKS]

Dont forget he is only here on loan from Club Brugge and is only here because they dont have room for another foreigner and they dont want to lose him.

I am surprised though that Bruge didnt have him do a pre season with them before letting him go to City

You would think a couple of months training in Belgium with better players be better for hm than training in Oz

It does put some question marks on how much they rate him if they sending him back sight unseen more or less without assessing his improvement levels

[Premy]

Dont forget he is only here on loan from Club Brugge and is only here because they dont have room for another foreigner and they dont want to lose him.

Oh man I got so excited for a scoop when I seen that you posted in this thread.

[Grimario]

I could be wrong but I thought we extended Thurgate, meaning this year he stayed as a scholarship player but then moved onto a full time contract for next season. I could be wrong though, just how I interpreted it.

Lawrie confirmed on Twitter that it's a 3 year full senior contract.

[The Dunster]

Think you are talking out your arse on McGree

For a 19 year old kid there is a lot to like

He is a fantastic player for this league and I would rather we had him this year than everyone else in our club bar Griff Vargas and Dimi

Kid wont be staying in the HAL long time

McGree moved to Melbourne to be closer to his girlfriend.

This is a club for men not soft cocks. I'm glad he's gone.

[Bon]

McGree moved to Melbourne to be closer to his girlfriend.

This is a club for men not soft cocks. I'm glad he's gone.

:lulz:

[Bremsstrahlung]

I’m not too fussed about not getting McGree on loan.
Unless Melb City get exclusive access to negotiate a contract if Brugge let him go, there’s not a lot of medium-long term benefit.
Pay overs for a player that’s not yours, develop and say see ya later at the end of the season..doesn’t make a great deal of sense.
If he was available to buy or for 2 years, then I’d be keen on him.


Anyway, where’s this striker?

[Bon]

Anyway, where’s this striker?

Yeah, that "4-5 days" has turned in to 13 reeeeeeeal quick..

[Roundball Enthusiast]

Yeah, that "4-5 days" has turned in to 13 reeeeeeeal quick..

You guys are so impatient.

It's not like it's been 3 months or more of off-season for them to be looking for a player.
It's not like they're trying to find a semi-decent player to fit into multiple roles, who won't be our "main striker".
It's not like they're trying to find a foreign player on a tight budget.
It's not like they're trying to find a player at all.

[Bon]

You guys are so impatient.

It's not like it's been 3 months or more of off-season for them to be looking for a player.
It's not like they're trying to find a semi-decent player to fit into multiple roles, who won't be our "main striker".
It's not like they're trying to find a foreign player on a tight budget.
It's not like they're trying to find a player at all.

Shouldn't you be down in the snow?
Get out of here and stop talking such sarcastic sense.. :gent:

[Bremsstrahlung]

“We are looking into a few players of decent pedigree. Until a deal is done we won’t be announcing anything but be assured we are looking to bring in at least 1, if not 2, marquee caliber players who can play in the attacking third”

Vs

“We are looking to bring in a few players of decent pedigree. We are still finalising things but you can expect an announcement in 3-4 days time”


Most people, while impatient, don’t really expect It to happen overnight. But telling people it’ll be announced in a matter of days just puts pressure on and makes the fans question things if there’s nothing.

[leftrightout]

Reports Tommy Oar released by his club and will likely sign with the Gypos. So that seems like he its a no go for us.
On a side note, Gypos also chasing Ross McCormack.

[Tommyjet]

Reports Tommy Oar released by his club and will likely sign with the Gypos. So that seems like he its a no go for us.
On a side note, Gypos also chasing Ross McCormack.

Gypos using money gained from bolt to purchase some slightly ok players

[StannyCFCJET]

Gypos using money gained from bolt to purchase some slightly ok players

McCormack got 14 goals in around 17 games. That's more than ok

[Grimario]

McCormack got 14 goals in around 17 games. That's more than ok
City had significantly better players servicing him too. He'd be lucky to get 4 goals at the scum.

[StannyCFCJET]

City had significantly better players servicing him too. He'd be lucky to get 4 goals at the scum.

Alot were free kicks and every team gets fouled

[StannyCFCJET]

The fact that Roy is scoring loads in pre season makes his suspension hurt even more

[380]

City had significantly better players servicing him too. He'd be lucky to get 4 goals at the scum.

3 of those would be from set pieces to i bet. He alright but not top dollar alright IMO.

[Jetmaster]

According to NBN this is close to the mark and our new Brazilian striker is already in Newy...

http://www.goal.com/en-au/news/the-covert-agent-newcastle-jets-to-sign-attacking-trio-including-/1nlsyzj9zs2l11owk8spdrcdt5

[380]

Ronnies brother from another mother


1585

[baldrick]

If he plays like Ronny, I'll be pleased

[StannyCFCJET]

His highlights remind me of what Vargas looked like. Not a well known big name but a very talented player

[Tommyjet]

Had an up and down career but has proven goal scoring ability in a superior league. Appears a very direct player which is what we have missed most since nabbout left.

[Mark325]

Him playing as good as nabbout last season is almost a must. Ever since he left we just haven’t quiet looked the same, this is a hugely important signing and having a Mitch Austin play out of his skin with the kid from Avondale hopefully being a good backup striker we could be looking good

[380]

Had an up and down career but has proven goal scoring ability in a superior league. Appears a very direct player which is what we have missed most since nabbout left.

Watched a 10 min clip on youtube of his time in Korea and he strikes the ball well with both feet. Some nice long range goals with both L and R

[Roundball Enthusiast]

Watched a 10 min clip on youtube of his time in Korea and he strikes the ball well with both feet. Some nice long range goals with both L and R

Does he use the Right bumper for his shots, or just drives them?

[Tommyjet]

Him playing as good as nabbout last season is almost a must. Ever since he left we just haven’t quiet looked the same, this is a hugely important signing and having a Mitch Austin play out of his skin with the kid from Avondale hopefully being a good backup striker we could be looking good

Hopefully a full season of Vargas will make a huge difference.

[StannyCFCJET]

Anyone know anything about this Kaine Sheppard bloke?

[Tommyjet]

Anyone know anything about this Kaine Sheppard bloke?

Watched him in ffa cup. Scored a nice goal. Big solid striker, decent hold up play, not overly slow

[Mark325]

Watched him in ffa cup. Scored a nice goal. Big solid striker, decent hold up play, not overly slow

Seems like a solid signing considering we have occasionally thrown Lachy Jackson up top with the thing being that he's a tall target man, having someone fit that description who is actaully a striker seems good

[MFKS]

Seems like a solid signing considering we have occasionally thrown Lachy Jackson up top with the thing being that he's a tall target man, having someone fit that description who is actaully a striker seems good

Why??

If we have no intention of being a long ball side why sign someone to play that way??

Seems like a waste of a squad spot when we would be better off signing someone who offers something to how we want to play ie speed for fast transition

As for throwing Jackson up front that is like sticking your pay packet on a hundred to one shot and thinking you have an idea about gambling when it comes up

It is basically surrendering and giving up if this is deemed a legitimate tactic for us

[StannyCFCJET]

Why??

If we have no intention of being a long ball side why sign someone to play that way??

Seems like a waste of a squad spot when we would be better off signing someone who offers something to how we want to play ie speed for fast transition

As for throwing Jackson up front that is like sticking your pay packet on a hundred to one shot and thinking you have an idea about gambling when it comes up

It is basically surrendering and giving up if this is deemed a legitimate tactic for us

Target man can be used for more then just long ball.

[MFKS]

Target man can be used for more then just long ball.

Such as what??

[Frodo]

Why??

If we have no intention of being a long ball side why sign someone to play that way??

Seems like a waste of a squad spot when we would be better off signing someone who offers something to how we want to play ie speed for fast transition

As for throwing Jackson up front that is like sticking your pay packet on a hundred to one shot and thinking you have an idea about gambling when it comes up

It is basically surrendering and giving up if this is deemed a legitimate tactic for us

Roy is a lump of a target man. Therefore Sheppard is exactly a backup for our current game plan. Easy peazy lemon squeezy.

[StannyCFCJET]

Such as what??

Link up player, Option for Crosses, Smaller quicker players can use him as a foil to play off. Some target men can also get in behind prime example being Drogba

[plague]

Target man can be used for more then just long ball.

I'd prefer a Taggart, man.

[Frodo]

I'd prefer a Taggart, man.

Love it.

[Retro Jet]

Has anyone got any info on when Ernie and Jair crossed paths in 2012?
Not in the ACL. 2012 was the P!ssandt, Brisbane Bore and the sCCuM....ffs!
Any ideas?

[StannyCFCJET]

Has anyone got any info on when Ernie and Jair crossed paths in 2012?
Not in the ACL. 2012 was the P!ssandt, Brisbane Bore and the sCCuM....ffs!
Any ideas?

Wait what?

[Tommyjet]

Just checked he was with the Hong Kong national team 2011-2012

[Retro Jet]

Has anyone got any info on when Ernie and Jair crossed paths in 2012?
Not in the ACL. 2012 was the P!ssandt, Brisbane Bore and the sCCuM....ffs!
Any ideas?


Wait what?


Just checked he was with the Hong Kong national team 2011-2012

https://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/jets-sign-brazilian-striker-jair
1'18"
Jair: Today morning I received the info that he (Merrick) played against me 2012...and I am...
Merrick: I haven't forgiven you....

I'm assuming it is as a player vs a team Merrick coached and not literally PLAYED agains him.

[sammydog]

Has anyone got any info on when Ernie and Jair crossed paths in 2012?
Not in the ACL. 2012 was the P!ssandt, Brisbane Bore and the sCCuM....ffs!
Any ideas?

Here is a photo playing against Victory.

https://i.nextmedia.com.au/Utils/ImageResizer.ashx?n=https%3a%2f%2fi.nextmedia.com. au%2fNews%2fGettyImages-114068665.jpg&h=630&w=1120&c=1&s=1

Photo from the FTBL Article. https://www.ftbl.com.au/news/jair-jets-in-for-the-jets-512362

[Couscous]

He's no Nabbout. Smiles too much. Lacks Nabbout's muscular muscly muscles. Brazilian, therefore a diver.

[Couscous]

Is Kaine Sheppard allowed to play for Avondale in their FFA Cup match v Sydney FC?

I thought he'd already signed for us?

[Tommyjet]

Is Kaine Sheppard allowed to play for Avondale in their FFA Cup match v Sydney FC?

I thought he'd already signed for us?

Hasn't been announced. There is another Vic npl player trialling this week with us

[Frodo]

I know this is an impossible question to answer, but how much money do people reckon we have left in the salary cap?

Jair wouldn't be on big money given the leagues he played in and his bargaining position from last season.
O'Caravan, George, Hoffman, Dimi, Uga, Topor, Boogs would be on better coin than they could be on elsewhere but nothing too silly. Perth would be paying similar wages to us for 1st teamers.
Vargas is marquee, correct?
Kanta is outside the cap?
Jackson, Koutrombis, Cowburn, Champness, Vujica, Ridenton and Moss would be on smaller wages. Given their age.
The rest would be on scraps.


Looking at Perths Squad, they'd have 2 marquees (Juande and Spiranovic?) but still at least 14 other players who would be on decent coin. (Reddy, Neville, Grant, Davidson, Lowry, Djulbic, Harold, Keogh, Castro*, Franjic, Kilkenny, Santalab, Ferreira and Ikonimidis)

We have 8 guys on decent coin so surely we have a little but of money up our sleeve for our last visa spot?

[Frodo]

For arguments sake WSW have about 9 guys on decent coin (Risdon, Fitzgerald, Baumjohann, Bridge, Janjetovic, Elrich, Llorente, Bonevacia & Ziegler) & 1 marquee (Riera)

[StannyCFCJET]

I know this is an impossible question to answer, but how much money do people reckon we have left in the salary cap?

Jair wouldn't be on big money given the leagues he played in and his bargaining position from last season.
O'Caravan, George, Hoffman, Dimi, Uga, Topor, Boogs would be on better coin than they could be on elsewhere but nothing too silly. Perth would be paying similar wages to us for 1st teamers.
Vargas is marquee, correct?
Kanta is outside the cap?
Jackson, Koutrombis, Cowburn, Champness, Vujica, Ridenton and Moss would be on smaller wages. Given their age.
The rest would be on scraps.


Looking at Perths Squad, they'd have 2 marquees (Juande and Spiranovic?) but still at least 14 other players who would be on decent coin. (Reddy, Neville, Grant, Davidson, Lowry, Djulbic, Harold, Keogh, Castro*, Franjic, Kilkenny, Santalab, Ferreira and Ikonimidis)

We have 8 guys on decent coin so surely we have a little but of money up our sleeve for our last visa spot?

Didnt the Hoff take a pay cut to stay here?

[MFKS]

I know this is an impossible question to answer, but how much money do people reckon we have left in the salary cap?

Jair wouldn't be on big money given the leagues he played in and his bargaining position from last season.
O'Caravan, George, Hoffman, Dimi, Uga, Topor, Boogs would be on better coin than they could be on elsewhere but nothing too silly. Perth would be paying similar wages to us for 1st teamers.
Vargas is marquee, correct?
Kanta is outside the cap?
Jackson, Koutrombis, Cowburn, Champness, Vujica, Ridenton and Moss would be on smaller wages. Given their age.
The rest would be on scraps.


Looking at Perths Squad, they'd have 2 marquees (Juande and Spiranovic?) but still at least 14 other players who would be on decent coin. (Reddy, Neville, Grant, Davidson, Lowry, Djulbic, Harold, Keogh, Castro*, Franjic, Kilkenny, Santalab, Ferreira and Ikonimidis)

We have 8 guys on decent coin so surely we have a little but of money up our sleeve for our last visa spot?

Dino Drillbits got the arse and an 11th hour repreive from the scrapheap so no way is he on big coin
Fabio Ferreira has also been on the scrapheap so no way is he on big coin
Santalab is another who should defo not be on big coin considering he nearly retired

So there at least 3 I reckon you are wrong on

[Frodo]

Dino Drillbits got the arse and an 11th hour repreive from the scrapheap so no way is he on big coin
Fabio Ferreira has also been on the scrapheap so no way is he on big coin
Santalab is another who should defo not be on big coin considering he nearly retired

So there at least 3 I reckon you are wrong on

Djulbic - Fair point. I forget he left and came back.

I'd say Ferreira and Santalab could be on similar money to Hoffman. Not top drawer, but not on food stamps.

[Macca]

Didnt the Hoff take a pay cut to stay here?

Don't think so, he just got offered more elsewhere and declined.