All jets games to the end of the 20/21 season

[StannyCFCJET]

Called up to the training camp. He's never played for the national side so far.


But, the Indonesian national side is also not the highest quality group. The majority look like they play in the local division, which from a very quick glance looks like they haven't had a team in the group stages of the ACL since 2011.


Not really sure how you can try to use this one against Dean's without looking a bit silly.

Very easily. Bloke deserved at least once chance same as Liri but nah Thurgate Ugar and Prso are doing a stellar job

[Thomas477]

But, the Indonesian national side is also not the highest quality group. The majority look like they play in the local division, which from a very quick glance looks like they haven't had a team in the group stages of the ACL since 2011..

This is the same division that took us to extra time a few years ago...

[Frodo]

Very easily. Bloke deserved at least once chance same as Liri but nah Thurgate Ugar and Prso are doing a stellar job

Why does he deserve a chance? Krasniqi was the better player from all reports of those two when they arrived and has looked like he isn't up the league standard very quickly. If Abimanyu isn't good enough in training, Deans would be stupid to give him game time and we would be furious if, if being the key word, Abi came on and looked nowhere near the level needed. There's no evidence so far that he has deserved a start so it's all conjecture and imagination that Deans is wrong in this one thing.
If you're saying Prso and Ramy aren't good enough and you think someone like Simmons should be given a chance, I'll take that. But we know that Simmons isn't quite at the level yet also.

[StannyCFCJET]

Why does he deserve a chance? Krasniqi was the better player from all reports of those two when they arrived and has looked like he isn't up the league standard very quickly. If Abimanyu isn't good enough in training, Deans would be stupid to give him game time and we would be furious if, if being the key word, Abi came on and looked nowhere near the level needed. There's no evidence so far that he has deserved a start so it's all conjecture and imagination that Deans is wrong in this one thing.
If you're saying Prso and Ramy aren't good enough and you think someone like Simmons should be given a chance, I'll take that. But we know that Simmons isn't quite at the level yet also.

He played what 5 mins once? Also is Simmons even still at the club? What even happened to that bloke? And Armson as well

[Bremsstrahlung]

On that, I’d rather us be blooding Simmons the same as Archie in the coming weeks.
If we get to a point that naj and prso aren’t here next year, I’d rather see somebody else chalk up some losses and get some minutes.

[Thomas477]

Why does he deserve a chance? Krasniqi was the better player from all reports of those two when they arrived and has looked like he isn't up the league standard very quickly. If Abimanyu isn't good enough in training, Deans would be stupid to give him game time and we would be furious if, if being the key word, Abi came on and looked nowhere near the level needed. There's no evidence so far that he has deserved a start so it's all conjecture and imagination that Deans is wrong in this one thing.
If you're saying Prso and Ramy aren't good enough and you think someone like Simmons should be given a chance, I'll take that. But we know that Simmons isn't quite at the level yet also.

Tbh, I’m at the stage as to why did we bring a foreigner in to be bench players? A lot of aussies are still stranded overseas, and we take spots for a benchwarmer.

As for the youngsters, if players aren’t going to be here next season, **** em, blood the youth.

[Jeterpool]

On that, I’d rather us be blooding Simmons the same as Archie in the coming weeks.
If we get to a point that naj and prso aren’t here next year, I’d rather see somebody else chalk up some losses and get some minutes.

Agree. Mauragis too

[Jeterpool]

He played what 5 mins once? Also is Simmons even still at the club? What even happened to that bloke? And Armson as well

Yes he still is

[Frodo]

Tbh, I’m at the stage as to why did we bring a foreigner in to be bench players? A lot of aussies are still stranded overseas, and we take spots for a benchwarmer.

As for the youngsters, if players aren’t going to be here next season, **** em, blood the youth.



Honestly, the two visa signings screamed to me of trying to appease the Facebook crowd who want shiny things more than actually fixing issues.


I think for the same money we are paying those two we could have convinced Joel Chianese, who was signed by Perth after we signed those 2, to come here and actually fix a problem within the team. Instead we got a few Instagram likes and a bunch of people thinking that these guys can play before they've kicked a ball purely because they came from overseas.
Heck, go and get someone similar to Stametelopoulos, someone within the league and not over 30 with some room for improvement if given a run of starts, surely there is a few rough diamonds killing it in the NPL or riding a bench somewhere in the league whom we could have given a chance to. Adelaide and WSW have bloated squads with kids like Calletti sitting on the bench most weeks.

[pv4]

Moreover, I'm not convinced that Deans has the autonomy to select the players he wants each week either.

As much as I love highlighting Deans' issues, there is one instance that I have to agree with you here. To me there is no reasonable explanation why Italiano has/is starting ahead of Duncan - apart from Italiano must have a minimum appearance clause in his contract.

[StannyCFCJET]

As much as I love highlighting Deans' issues, there is one instance that I have to agree with you here. To me there is no reasonable explanation why Italiano has/is starting ahead of Duncan - apart from Italiano must have a minimum appearance clause in his contract.

The fact that he is playing ok and making good saves might be a reason, just maybe. Duncan had a good spell but I havent seen the clangers Duncan made from Italiano

[Buddha]

The fact that he is playing ok and making good saves might be a reason, just maybe. Duncan had a good spell but I havent seen the clangers Duncan made from Italiano

apart from his poor positional play and lack of command of his box, sure hes doing average at best

[StannyCFCJET]

apart from his poor positional play and lack of command of his box, sure hes doing average at best

I haven't noticed much of that

[Buddha]

I haven't noticed much of that

That's because these are the things that goalkeepers look for. Saving a ball is easy.

[StannyCFCJET]

That's because these are the things that goalkeepers look for. Saving a ball is easy.

Wasn't for Duncan early season.

[Frodo]

Wasn't for Duncan early season.

From a quick glance. Duncan has conceded 15 goals in 12 games. Italiano has conceded 17 in 8 games.

I don't think either keeper has been good or bad this year. We just suck as a squad and anyone would struggle back there.


Also, Buddha is right. It's hard to really critique a goalkeeper's ability if you haven't played the position yourself at some point.

[Macca]

From a quick glance. Duncan has conceded 15 goals in 12 games. Italiano has conceded 17 in 8 games.

I don't think either keeper has been good or bad this year. We just suck as a squad and anyone would struggle back there.


Also, Buddha is right. It's hard to really critique a goalkeeper's ability if you haven't played the position yourself at some point.

It can be the same thing as defenders, right. Some defenders you might have a Ramos type who always manages to slide in and just win the ball, goal saving tackles/blocks etc. Other defenders might never have those highlight reel plays because they position such that the attackers never have the opportunities.

[Frodo]

It can be the same thing as defenders, right. Some defenders you might have a Ramos type who always manages to slide in and just win the ball, goal saving tackles/blocks etc. Other defenders might never have those highlight reel plays because they position such that the attackers never have the opportunities.

I've always thought that the best defenders are the ones that never have any defending to do. You can control a lot of the game by moving and talking.

[Bremsstrahlung]

I've always thought that the best defenders are the ones that never have any defending to do. You can control a lot of the game by moving and talking.

Communication can save you a lot of work and score you a lot of goals. Especially from the back

[Ghost of Plague]

Due to budget constraints there won't be the traditional RAAF flyover this week vs Sydney FC.
Fans are asked to bring their own paper planes which will be thrown across the pitch after the warm-up.
Please use blank sheets as staff will be unfolding all the planes to use as office paper for the rest of the season.

[noremac]

https://i.imgur.com/LJ5YSWM.png

[belchardo]

I'm waiting for the press release from the ABC saying they won't be showing the game tonight because the premier league bowls will rate higher.

[380]

Smurfs 3 - WSW Feeder Club 0

[belchardo]

Well, at least we know Laurie is still alive.

[belchardo]

Damn, that was nice movement

[StannyCFCJET]

Looks like our active support is dead again sadly

[belchardo]

Flashback to a couple of years ago with ninkovic's run just then

[belchardo]

I'm reasonably pleased with that half. We're still static in the front, but defence was ok and o'doherty looks alright.

[Frodo]

We had 3 shots on target that half, and I'm stoked about it. A point against these scumbags is worth plenty to me. Especially if I get to see Corica cry about some nonsense other than him being a piss poor coach who has the most expensively assembled squad in the league by far.

[The Dunster]

Bobo is Jacksons bitch.

[Retro Jet]

Oh ffs...

What's the record for oggie's in a season?

[StannyCFCJET]

How is Yuel and AP still on the bench. Are we playing to draw ffs

[Ghost of Plague]

Boogs is back baby!!!!!!

[belchardo]

Far out. Do they ever talk about how much time they have or where the pressure is coming from?

[belchardo]

Probably miller's best game this season, but still a classic millar moment everytime he's on the ball.

[belchardo]

It was a better performance and effort. We are so far off the pace though.

Yuel! How did he miss?

[Retro Jet]

It was a better performance and effort. We are so far off the pace though.

Yuel! How did he miss?

Saw the headline before he hit it...

[Jeterpool]

Are we still playing this season??

[380]

It was a better performance and effort. We are so far off the pace though.

Yuel! How did he miss?

Bloke couldn't hit the side of a barn hence why he was getting dropped. The bloke has zero composure in those critical moments, His brain and feet are worlds apart and until he can sort that part of his game out he should not be anywhere near the A League.

You see that stuff in kick and giggle park football. As for Millar he chilli Mk11, No end product.

[StannyCFCJET]

Bloke couldn't hit the side of a barn hence why he was getting dropped. The bloke has zero composure in those critical moments, His brain and feet are worlds apart and until he can sort that part of his game out he should not be anywhere near the A League.

You see that stuff in kick and giggle park football. As for Millar he chilli Mk11, No end product.

Still offers way more then ROY atm besides pens

[Frodo]

That was a good performance compared to our recent form. Love taking any points from FFA FC, especially with a salty arse penalty. Lol.

I still don't rate Millar, but he was probably the best out there for both sides.

O'Toole looked gone about 10 mins before his beautiful oggie, well Boogs can claim it but it was Connor's fault, and I was begging for him to be subbed. Maugaris must be honking in training lately to not get a game or even get off the bench. Some fresh legs out wide would have done more than taking Roy off at the time. Stametelopoulos probably would have won that game at the end too if given the nod. Should have taken off Prso and Hoffman for Stamy and Yuel and tried to get in behind them rather than trying to go through the middle with Abbas. Staying away from Wilkinson was our best way to score.

[380]

Still offers way more then ROY atm besides pens

Yuel offers more than Roy does he ?. FM what are you inhaling or swigg'n to come to that conclusion ?. The only thing in any danger when Yuel lines up for a shot is the car windscreens and Murrays bus A/C roof unit outside the venue.

Offers more than Roy, Yeh right. Tis a dead heat between him and Elvis for the most blessed to be getting paid to play football as opposed to the other way around like most kick and giggle park footballers.

As for Millar he had the best pass completion rate of any Sydney player

[The Dunster]

Players like Roy and Boogs take a lot of pressure of their teammates but don't seem to get much credit for it from the fans.
Yet if they make a single mistake people are jumping up and down calling for them to be replaced.

We area much better team when both of them are on the park.

[380]

Players like Roy and Boogs take a lot of pressure of their teammates but don't seem to get much credit for it from the fans.
Yet if they make a single mistake people are jumping up and down calling for them to be replaced.

We area much better team when both of them are on the park.

This.

At worst Roy forces a save from the keeper last night and at best he puts it away.

With Yuel at best the ball stays inside the ground at worst he hits the orange undercarriage of a Jetstar coming in to land at Willie town or hits some poor bastard in the back of the head whilst there riding around on the track at Go Karts Go.

[StannyCFCJET]

This.

At worst Roy forces a save from the keeper last night and at best he puts it away.

With Yuel at best the ball stays inside the ground at worst he hits the orange undercarriage of a Jetstar coming in to land at Willie town or hits some poor bastard in the back of the head whilst there riding around on the track at Go Karts Go.

Roy offers nothing unless the ball is on the plate for him atm and he cant stay onside. We cant afford to carry someone like that atm. Let him be an impact sub, As for Boogs he was immense has been sorely missed

[380]

Roy offers nothing unless the ball is on the plate for him atm and he cant stay onside. We cant afford to carry someone like that atm. Let him be an impact sub, As for Boogs he was immense has been sorely missed

Yep sure. The service he has been receiving this season has been plentiful for him right. So wasteful is Roy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The fact you have missed the point where Roy has been operating in a team that lacks a seasoned 10 and you want to trash him because of that ?.

You should try having a read of some of Roy's quotes in a recent ( last couple of days ) Herald article regarding this very issue.

I don't mind doing the thinking for both of us Stanny but at some point i would to think you could also add some common sense to our exchanges, I am too old to be carrying both of us.

[My2BobsWorth]

Boogs yes, Roy and Gus no

[Jeterpool]

This.

At worst Roy forces a save from the keeper last night and at best he puts it away.

With Yuel at best the ball stays inside the ground at worst he hits the orange undercarriage of a Jetstar coming in to land at Willie town or hits some poor bastard in the back of the head whilst there riding around on the track at Go Karts Go.


Roy offers nothing unless the ball is on the plate for him atm and he cant stay onside. We cant afford to carry someone like that atm. Let him be an impact sub, As for Boogs he was immense has been sorely missed

I'd prefer neither at the moment. I think we need to look outside both of them

[380]

The article i made reference to was about Roy going around again another season, Both parties were talking. He also hinted that the club required a " real " playmaker going forward. Even Roy's biggest haters can't deny that is something we have not had this season.

I am all happy to go with another 9 next season but at the end of the day if we don't address the real problem position of a genuine playmaker it don't matter which sucker we play up front they will be starved for opportunity just like Roy has.

[Jeterpool]

The article i made reference to was about Roy going around again another season, Both parties were talking. He also hinted that the club required a " real " playmaker going forward. Even Roy's biggest haters can't deny that is something we have not had this season.

I am all happy to go with another 9 next season but at the end of the day if we don't address the real problem position of a genuine playmaker it don't matter which sucker we play up front they will be starved for opportunity just like Roy has.

True. I think even bigger than a playmaker is an entirely new midfield - especially a dominant 6

[Ghost of Plague]

Dear Mr Stat person, this year feels like the most pens we've had in a long long time. Can someone who knows more things than me confirm if this is true?
Or maybe its just that we've actually scored some this time around.

[Jeterpool]

Dear Mr Stat person, this year feels like the most pens we've had in a long long time. Can someone who knows more things than me confirm if this is true?
Or maybe its just that we've actually scored some this time around.

Thanks for your query. The 4 we've had this season is above average bit isn't the most.

We got 5 in GF season under Merrick and got 6 in a season a few before that

[Ghost of Plague]

Thanks for your query. The 4 we've had this season is above average bit isn't the most.

We got 5 in GF season under Merrick and got 6 in a season a few before that

Cheers. Have we missed any this year?
And those other seasons you quoted, were they pens awarded or pend converted?

[mic22]

Another long ball from NTS and I'm gonna puke.
Why do we keep doing this? His completion rate is about 2% ffs

[The Dunster]

Diving gypo khunt. Ref and VAR can go **** themselves.

[Retro Jet]

Still dole bludging, drug-taking gyop sCCuM.
And Chokers :rof:

[StannyCFCJET]

We have no plan or have shown were working on what to do when we have the ball. Embarrassing. The amount of no look hoofs or misplaced passes and touches is pathetic. Pleased with the effort from most of the team thougu

[belchardo]

To think I nicked my sister-in-laws ticket for that.

I thought watching on the TV was bad, but watching a live match was even worse.

Pretty much drove 1,000km to watch that drivel. It wasn't worth it, even after picking up a new parkrun PB on the way.

[380]

Missed the game, I take it long balls and cheap ass turnovers ?. That being the case at least we are consistent. Deans post match presser just a re run of every other week, Things to work on blah blah blah.

The scary ass thing about all this is that anybody who has followed Deans W League sides would have picked up the similarities in the way the teams play. So like the Stubbins season.

[StannyCFCJET]

Missed the game, I take it long balls and cheap ass turnovers ?. That being the case at least we are consistent. Deans post match presser just a re run of every other week, Things to work on blah blah blah.

The scary ass thing about all this is that anybody who has followed Deans W League sides would have picked up the similarities in the way the teams play. So like the Stubbins season.

Spot on.

[The Dunster]

Koutroumbis was the best on the park. We don't deserve him - I hope he get's himself a good deal somewhere else so he doesn't throw it all away at this shithole of club.

[StannyCFCJET]

Koutroumbis was the best on the park. We don't deserve him - I hope he get's himself a good deal somewhere else so he doesn't throw it all away at this shithole of club.

Carl will snap him up

[Couscous]

picking up a new parkrun PB on the way

Congratulations.

[380]

Johny K would be right up there for cheap turnovers.

[My2BobsWorth]

Nah I froze, gus and perso and roy again, but fuk the ref was a total fukwit

[Jeterpool]

To think I nicked my sister-in-laws ticket for that.

I thought watching on the TV was bad, but watching a live match was even worse.

Pretty much drove 1,000km to watch that drivel. It wasn't worth it, even after picking up a new parkrun PB on the way.

Which Parkrun?

[belchardo]

Which Parkrun?

Whalan reserve on our way up. Thanks couscous.

[Jeterpool]

Ok, so this is the last match with Prso, Najjarine and O'Toole.

Who are we playing for the final few matches?

Mauragis comes in for O'Toole.

With Krasniqi and Abimanyu gone, I guess Simmons gets a run? Archbold? O'Doherty and Thurgate obviously retain their spots.

[StannyCFCJET]

Ok, so this is the last match with Prso, Najjarine and O'Toole.

Who are we playing for the final few matches?

Mauragis comes in for O'Toole.

With Krasniqi and Abimanyu gone, I guess Simmons gets a run? Archbold? O'Doherty and Thurgate obviously retain their spots.

Hoff to LB lol got no idea about midfield. Deans has gone away from young players

[Jeterpool]

Hoff to LB lol got no idea about midfield. Deans has gone away from young players

Guess that means Yuel comes back? Or Stamatelopoulos?

[StannyCFCJET]

Guess that means Yuel comes back? Or Stamatelopoulos?

They should both be auto starters in the current squad with the state of our attack

[380]

They should both be auto starters in the current squad with the state of our attack

You volunteering to stand outside the ground and catch Yuel's shots all night.

[StannyCFCJET]

You volunteering to stand outside the ground and catch Yuel's shots all night.

At least he can beat a player and has some pace

[380]

At least he can beat a player and has some pace

And then what, Sky em because he has no composure. If beating a bloke and pace is all that is required may as well get Chilli back.

Goals win games and Yuel butchers sitters way too many times.

[StannyCFCJET]

And then what, Sky em because he has no composure. If beating a bloke and pace is all that is required may as well get Chilli back.

Goals win games and Yuel butchers sitters way too many times.

Well Hoff isnt offering anything and unless the ball is put on a platter Roy is anonymous. Would you rather Deans just keeps ****ing doing the same thing over and over again like we are atm

[380]

Hoff is not a strikers backside we know that.

As for Roy if you can honestly say to yourself he has had good service this year you clearly know nothing about the game. Service = opportunities = goals.

I would bet my last dollar Roy would get more on target hence a better conversion rate than Yuel any day of the week. The problem is not Roy the issue has been a genuine 10. Roy's workrate and ability should not be in question, What is doubtful is Yuel's ability to put simple opportunities away continually. If not for our poverty pack approach to this season Yuel would be back in Victoria playing for a NPL club.

[The Dunster]

Trading Ugarkovich for O'doherty makes about as much sense as trading Gal Gadot for Hutcho's missus.

[Couscous]

Hope you're all at the game.

[The Dunster]

Shit effort. You have to score from there Roy. Rip into him Stanny.

[The Dunster]

56min in and we haven't scored an own goal.

[The Dunster]

73mins and we get the own goal.

[The Dunster]

Mauragis and Goodwin need to start next game. Better to give them experience than start players who are probably not going to be here next season.

[Jeterpool]

Mauragis and Goodwin need to start next game. Better to give them experience than start players who are probably not going to be here next season.

Yes. Mauragis did looked gassed at the end but will be better for the 45

[380]

2600 in attendance, Never mind what players will or won't be here. There won't be a bloody club

[A.J.]

Anyone know the longest a-league winless streak? Surely we're pretty close to it. Also by my memory we've picked up an amazing 4 points at MJS. What a fortress

[Jeterpool]

Anyone know the longest a-league winless streak? Surely we're pretty close to it. Also by my memory we've picked up an amazing 4 points at MJS. What a fortress

I think the Mariners have set the record over their lean spell. ultimate A-League might have the data

[Bremsstrahlung]

Anyone know the longest a-league winless streak? Surely we're pretty close to it. Also by my memory we've picked up an amazing 4 points at MJS. What a fortress

19 games
NZ Knights and Melb Heart

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/A-League_records_and_statistics

[Jeterpool]

19 games
NZ Knights and Melb Heart

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/A-League_records_and_statistics

We are on 14 with 3 matches left.

[mic22]

The goal was to make sure WSW don't reach the finals. So, mission accomplished (nearly).
The Jets had clearly no intention whatsoever to win that game: I mean, did you see their faces when they scored a goal by mistake?
Roy could have been less obvious though... butchering a chance like that is a bit suspicious.

[My2BobsWorth]

From what I saw was, sack the lot of them bar JohnnyK. Not one of them is worth shit.

[Jeterpool]

Special mention of note that this weekend will be Nikolai Topor-Stanley's 200th competitive appearance for the club.

He has made 186 A-League appearances, 5 appearances in the FFA Cup and 8 in the Asian Champion League.

He's one of only 2 players to have appeared in both of our ACL campaigns, Kanta being the other. For those thinking didn't Hoffy - he didn't appear in our last ACL campaign because he was injured.

Well done to NTS - legend of our club.

[380]

Agreed about NTS but he has not been nearly half as good this season.

Club needs a shake up and NTS is one of them.

[Couscous]

Hyphen is my favourite Jet.

[The Dunster]

Millar is the problem. We just don't play well when he's on the field.
Turnovers, lack of awareness both in attack and defence, inability to pass the ball or cross it to a team mate.

He wasn't responsible for the goal we conceded - but thats about the only positive.

His coaches as a kid were either clueless or he didn't listen.

He has his moments but his athleticism is not enough to cover the lack of awareness.

[StannyCFCJET]

Millar is the problem. We just don't play well when he's on the field.
Turnovers, lack of awareness both in attack and defence, inability to pass the ball or cross it to a team mate.

He wasn't responsible for the goal we conceded - but thats about the only positive.

His coaches as a kid were either clueless or he didn't listen.

He has his moments but his athleticism is not enough to cover the lack of awareness.

Spot on. He's off contract isn't he? I'd get rid. It's obvious he thinks he's way better then he is. Gold luck in England

[The Dunster]

Watching Mauragis I'm convinced we don't need O'toole as anything more than injury cover.

[StannyCFCJET]

Kurt Ams is a tool

[Jeterpool]

Kurt Ams is a tool

The ref tonight was Adam Fielding. But if what you're saying is a general comment - then yes. 100%

[Frodo]

Tonight, and last week, were perfect advertisements for why we need to stay away from the recycling of players that the league is renowned for. Kids come in with less skill but actual enthusiasm and lift the entire team around them. By all means, give a few guys like Stametelopoulos or Yuel a second chance each year, but don't fill our squad with them. Some local kids need to be in the first team playing for the fans each week if we want to have any sort of standard to aim for. Effort should be the minimum, if we get beaten by better players but put in 100% effort, I'll be as happy as the winning fans.

[Frodo]

The ref tonight was Adam Fielding. But if what you're saying is a general comment - then yes. 100%

I was going to say something similar, Stanny was still correct about Ams being a tool so I just left it as is. Haha.


I will admit that the ref sucked kind of equally over the entire game. He didn't want to give a penalty or a red card, but gave yellows for nothing challenges.


Definitely should have been a simple penalty call for the first one tho.

[Frodo]

How poor was Millar's dive, lmao. That was absolutely disgusting and a fitting way for his Jets career to end IMO.

[Couscous]

Tonight, and last week, were perfect advertisements for why we need to stay away from the recycling of players that the league is renowned for. Kids come in with less skill but actual enthusiasm and lift the entire team around them. By all means, give a few guys like Stametelopoulos or Yuel a second chance each year, but don't fill our squad with them. Some local kids need to be in the first team playing for the fans each week if we want to have any sort of standard to aim for. Effort should be the minimum, if we get beaten by better players but put in 100% effort, I'll be as happy as the winning fans.

Good post, Frodo. I agree.

[StannyCFCJET]

The ref tonight was Adam Fielding. But if what you're saying is a general comment - then yes. 100%

Oh what, They look very similar my bad

[StannyCFCJET]

I still cant believe that was not a corner, Like that was 100% all age standard reffing where the Ref just stands in the centre circle all game. Regarding Millar I just hope he isnt with us next season

[turbojetfireV8]

The ref tonight was Adam Fielding. But if what you're saying is a general comment - then yes. 100%

thought it was Charles Firth, some of those calls had to be a piss-take surely?

[Mark325]

Tonight, and last week, were perfect advertisements for why we need to stay away from the recycling of players that the league is renowned for. Kids come in with less skill but actual enthusiasm and lift the entire team around them. By all means, give a few guys like Stametelopoulos or Yuel a second chance each year, but don't fill our squad with them. Some local kids need to be in the first team playing for the fans each week if we want to have any sort of standard to aim for. Effort should be the minimum, if we get beaten by better players but put in 100% effort, I'll be as happy as the winning fans.

Couldn’t agree with this more, past two weeks we’ve played better then we have all season and it’s hard not to feel like it’s mostly a result of guys like Goodwin and Lucas coming on and wanting to prove themselves.

Truthfully for next season I’d happily just accept both of them as starting players, they are gonna play there hearts out and if you surround them with better players then the guys we have they will only improve. Can I also say what has Jack Simmons done wrong that all season Ali Abbas has gotten a look in over him cause **** me that dude shouldn’t be anywhere near the a league and hasn’t been up to par all season

[Jeterpool]

Couldn’t agree with this more, past two weeks we’ve played better then we have all season and it’s hard not to feel like it’s mostly a result of guys like Goodwin and Lucas coming on and wanting to prove themselves.

Truthfully for next season I’d happily just accept both of them as starting players, they are gonna play there hearts out and if you surround them with better players then the guys we have they will only improve. Can I also say what has Jack Simmons done wrong that all season Ali Abbas has gotten a look in over him cause **** me that dude shouldn’t be anywhere near the a league and hasn’t been up to par all season

I was talking about Simmons with my mate. Deans has shown he would give young kids a chance, particularly early in the season - Prso, Archbold, Mauragis and then Goodwin.

Perhaps he just hasn't stepped up and given Deans a decision to make

[Bremsstrahlung]

Briefly turned on Roar game yesterday to see Champness and antonee Burke-(something) playing. They also played a few young guys.
Antonee Burke was a junior with us right? Didn’t he go overseas as part of that weird swap deal we had when M Lee first took over. Wonder how he ended up at Brisbane.

Edit: did some googling. Junior at Jets. Left to go play for Seattle Sounders 2 or now Tacoma Defiance in their second tier. Apparently started most games.
Came back to Australia. Trialled with the Jets. Must’ve been told no contract. And I had ended up at Roar, maybe via Victorian NPL.

[belchardo]

Was really pleased with the second half. Was bricking it for the last 10 waiting for Perth to score what I thought would be an inevitable goal.

How good was topor coming through and smashing thurgate on the bald spot after the goal. Not sure thurgate liked it though.

[Bremsstrahlung]

I’m assuming if Victory lose today, we won’t play our last game? Makes no difference to tables.
Curious to see what happens if Victory draw or win though. Do we then have the right to insist the game gets played since we can avoid last place?

[belchardo]

I’m assuming if Victory lose today, we won’t play our last game? Makes no difference to tables.
Curious to see what happens if Victory draw or win though. Do we then have the right to insist the game gets played since we can avoid last place?

Little thing called a broadcast deal might mean we play. We will be playing win, lose or draw.

[Bon]

Was really pleased with the second half. Was bricking it for the last 10 waiting for Perth to score what I thought would be an inevitable goal.

How good was topor coming through and smashing thurgate on the bald spot after the goal. Not sure thurgate liked it though.

This!!! On both points!
hahaha

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN has already awarded us the wooden spoon, what's that about? Surely if we can't play the match because of the Victorian lockdown it should be declared a draw?? What is the provision if the game cannot be played?

[mge61]

NBN has already awarded us the wooden spoon, what's that about? Surely if we can't play the match because of the Victorian lockdown it should be declared a draw?? What is the provision if the game cannot be played?

Pretty sure NBN do bugger all research for a lot of their stories.

[Retro Jet]

I’m assuming if Victory lose today, we won’t play our last game? Makes no difference to tables.
Curious to see what happens if Victory draw or win though. Do we then have the right to insist the game gets played since we can avoid last place?

Kents were given FergKean time to find an equaliser...

[The Dunster]

Kents were given FergKean time to find an equaliser...

They went 2mins over the allocated injury time when there was no stoppages to warrant the extension.

I hope the Ref crashes his new AUDI.

[belchardo]

They went 2mins over the allocated injury time when there was no stoppages to warrant the extension.

I hope the Ref crashes his new AUDI.

Nah, I went back. From the time they scored to the time they overturned the decision for city's goal was 2 and a half minutes. It was justified. But shit.

[samcan]

Little thing called a broadcast deal might mean we play. We will be playing win, lose or draw.

Nope its over. Semis locked in. What type of timber would we like?

[Retro Jet]

Little thing called a broadcast deal might mean we play. We will be playing win, lose or draw.


Nope its over. Semis locked in. What type of timber would we like?

Timber's gone South
:brrr:

[mge61]

Timber's gone South
:brrr:

A bit of Victorian Ash would make a nice spoon.

[Bon]

A bit of Victorian Ash would make a nice spoon.

:lulzturtle: