2024 Australia Cup

[belchardo]

Our run in the 2024 Australia Cup starts (and probably ends) tonight.

Game will be on 10play from 7:30pm (Newy time) and played in Darwin.

Glory knocked Roar out last night, so at least we won't be the first A-League team out.

Can't find any team news yet.

[plague]

Last night's TV production values were simply amazing.

Here's hoping Zac Snyder is back to direct tonight's game.

[The Postman]

Squad

# No Lachlan Bayliss
# Fryer is out injured, long term
# Dowse still must be on the recovery
# Bracco has been picked over Van Dorssen
# 4th choice GK Bayliss on the bench over Noah James & Zac Bowling

1. Ryan Scott (GK)
4. Phillip Čančar
6. Matthew Scarcella
7. Eli Adams
9. Lachlan Rose
13. Clayton Taylor
14. Dane Ingham
15. Aleksandar Šušnjar
17. Kosta Grozos
19. Callum Timmins
23. Daniel Wilmering
24. Alex Nunes
27. Nathan Grimaldi
29. Justin Vidic
33. Mark Natta
39. Thomas Aquilina
40. Jordan Bayliss (GK)
45. Christian Bracco

[Hunter403]

Now that's a squad that has me full of confidence......

[380]

Now that's a squad that has me full of confidence......

Putting the house on it ?

[furns]

Points to note: Bayliss is at the Olympics with NZ
Van Dorssen is with Young Socceroos at u19 ASEAN Championships in Indonesia

[northern_swan]

# 4th choice GK Bayliss on the bench over Noah James & Zac Bowling

I read somewhere James is cup tied to Sydney Olympic & Bowling had a knee cartilage clean up

[belchardo]

It's coming home...

[380]

Points to note: Bayliss is at the Olympics with NZ
Van Dorssen is with Young Socceroos at u19 ASEAN Championships in Indonesia

Ill say Bayliss is starting tomorrow

[380]

Can we play WU every week, dead set our bitches.

[belchardo]

VicPol currently requesting a warrant to check Garrucio's phone records to find out who paid him to score that OG

[Guerny]

It's the breakers strip... Lose the gold, guaranteed premiership:trolls:

[Mark325]

We’re playing really well so far.

Wilmering deserves to start at LB, and I’m already liking Lachie Rose as an option in our team. I also do like this midfield pairing of Scarcella and Grozos, they’re good defensively but offering options going forward.

But, our whole right hand side is a liability and Timmins playing so high up isn’t working for me at all.

[belchardo]

Some pretty good heckling coming from the crowd

[My2BobsWorth]

Well played last night, still some backline issues but hey, a wins a win. Lads looked resplendent in a proper soccer kit too, instead of that beige crap

[plague]

Lads looked resplendent in a proper soccer kit too, instead of that beige crap

Be careful what you wish for Mr Bob's.

Just remember that with every photoshoot in red and blue they do, they are contractually obliged to put Andy Roberts on camera.

[furns]

Next match: Round of 32 vs Rockdale City Sun's @ Ilinden Sports Centre
Wed 31st July
Kickoff 730pm

[ForeverRed]

Next match: Round of 32 vs Rockdale City Sun's @ Ilinden Sports Centre
Sat 31st July
Kickoff 730pm
Wednesday

[furns]

WednesdayRight you are lol
Corrected

[Jetmaster]

instead of that beige crap

Beige? That's "champagne gold" my friend and don't you forget it! :arse:

[Retro Jet]

Next match: Round of 32 vs Rockdale City Sun's @ Ilinden Sports Centre
Wed 31st July
Kickoff 730pm

Jeez. I haven't thought about that place since those State League years with Newcastle Austral (pre Breakers)
We used to 'rock' up there with about 10 of us, travelling down on the players bus.
Safety in numbers, eh? :tongue:

[My2BobsWorth]

Round of 32 fixtures for those that are interested
https://www.australiacup.com.au/fixtures#!/fixtures/s2024/r2

[furns]

Jeez. I haven't thought about that place since those State League years with Newcastle Austral (pre Breakers)
We used to 'rock' up there with about 10 of us, travelling down on the players bus.
Safety in numbers, eh?
Pretty sure we've been there a few times as part of a Jets preseason cevapi tour - last time was years ago though
I always liked it, dunno if its still a decent venue though


Wed night will be interesting, Rockdale are currently top of the NPL NSW after beating APIA on the weekend so they will probably be a tougher test than WU were

[Mark325]

Good to see Vidic given a run and putting some goals away.

Not been overly impressed with the performance so far, hoping we can come out in the 2nd half looking stronger.

[Jetmaster]

Hoofing and hanging on again.....last minute equaliser all over this.

[Frodo]

Good to see Vidic given a run and putting some goals away.

Not been overly impressed with the performance so far, hoping we can come out in the 2nd half looking stronger.

The pitch is so awkward that I think this game is more about the result than the performance. We've been relying on Natta to start all our attacks it seems and with the sticky pitch that's just a recipe for disaster. Grozos really needs some help in midfield defence so he can put more energy towards moving the ball forward quicker in transition. Which again, is a recipe for failure in these conditions.

If they can hang on, great, but if not I just hope nobody gets injured and the kids take a few lessons from the conditions/scenario of playing against older/wiser heads in their home conditions.

[Frodo]

I'll take that. Especially considering Sydney are out and Adelaide are going to extra time against Blacktown right now.

[belchardo]

Not exactly a confidence building performance. Held them out but they had enough chances.

[chook]

GTFO. Grab an Uber and return safely.

[My2BobsWorth]

Looked like the Jets were playing a trial game, no press at all and odd selections for a cup game. Big fella up front might be OK if he keeps his head. 2 from 2 so can't complain. Yet

[Mark325]

The choice to bring on Susjnar during a corner was very bizarre, no idea what happened there. Also, it seems odd not to have brought on Nunes and Rose, them coming on alongside Adams, who himself added a bit of spark going forward, would have helped us in attack and taken some pressure off our midfield and backline.

Still some large holes in the team at present. The lack of a real CAM means our only options in attack are down the flanks, and I'm hoping Susjnar is match fit come the next cup game because I really feel like Natta needs to be benched for a couple games.

[380]

Need a real 10 before the season proper starts. And if Grozos is going to be taking corners and set pieces i can see a lot wasted opportunities this season. He would have to be the worst set piece taker in the League.

[anfield]

I didn't watch the game, out at one of the many catch ups local games.
Stat wise looked really close, not great signs.

Has been noted Rockdale are coming first in NSW NPL, but they were beaten 9-0 in the league by Marconi about two and a half's weeks ago.

Most A League teams weren't very convincing, goes to show when the money in the game doesn't rise neither will the quality.

[Jeterpool]

I'm less down-beat on the performance. Not bad for a second competitive outing. We were hungry in the first third of the game, stepping up when needed.
I wouldn't underestimate the impact of the artificial turf, either. It slowed as the game progressed.
It's good we got through, as we will have more matches with something meaningful on the line.

Wait for the draw next week now. Maximum of 8 A-League teams will remain by the conclusion.

[anfield]

Watched Moreton City demolish Gold Coast Knights 5-2 in the top of the table QLD NPL last night on YouTube.

Moreton city won their round of 32 game midweek convincingly against Campbelltown city in the Australia cup.

I have watched a fair bit of various NPL leagues this year, Moreton City's ball movement is as impressive as any team in Sydney or Melbourne. They will give most A League teams a good run.

[Couscous]

We're back.

[My2BobsWorth]

Bit of a delayed reaction there Cous, been on the hydro again I see

[380]

Bit of a delayed reaction there Cous, been on the hydro again I see

Gary pondering if he puts his hand up for Tillies gig, Hey Cous ?.

[My2BobsWorth]

Who would want the job of coaching the les matildas, the mafia rules and you won't get any FA backing, I hope Staj writes a book one day

[ForeverRed]

Both edgeworth and Jaffas crushed

[plague]

Geezus
They've been handed everything on a plate. whinged about everything else on the way.
Took the guys 100 years to get what these ungrateful entitled b*tches have.
fk them and fk you & any other **** who thinks theyve been dudded.

Counterpoint:
They are exercising their leverage which is what anyone with half a brain would do when for most of your life the people on the other side of the deal have utilised theirs against you.

[StannyCFCJET]

Geezus
They've been handed everything on a plate. whinged about everything else on the way.
Took the guys 100 years to get what these ungrateful entitled b*tches have.
fk them and fk you & any other **** who thinks theyve been dudded.

Proving the point on why the fight for the stuff they fight for

[Skimmer]

Counterpoint:
They are exercising their leverage which is what anyone with half a brain would do when for most of your life the people on the other side of the deal have utilised theirs against you.

hmmm nah.

[Frodo]

Everyone involved in football: "We want more funding, commercial success and love from the wider community"

Rodders: "no, not like that!"

[My2BobsWorth]

Oh no, my multis have escaped again!! Quick call F Troop

[plague]

hmmm nah.

Succinct retort.

Well crafted and presented counter argument.

I have no notes.

I lay down my rapier.

Good day sir.

[Jeterpool]

That's a really good draw for us and provides a realistic challenge to the final.

Rd 16 at home v Macarthur. My guess will be Maitland hosting this
QF v Heidelberg or Oakleigh down there given principles of the draw.
SF v NPL team guaranteed at their home.

All other A-League tasks on other side of the draw. Adelaide, VARctory, Perth and WSW.


I really hope we take this chance

[Couscous]

I do think GvE would be a wise choice for managing the Matildas. He has all players' respect. He understands the women's game. But this is not the thread for this discussion.

Also, WTF is with the weirdos who are angry at Australian female players because they *checks notes* attract a lot of support and demand commensurate remuneration?

[Jetmaster]

I do think GvE would be a wise choice for managing the Matildas. He has all players' respect. He understands the women's game. But this is not the thread for this discussion.

Also, WTF is with the weirdos who are angry at Australian female players because they *checks notes* attract a lot of support and demand commensurate remuneration?

What does this have to do with the Australia Cup?

Actually you acknowledged that yourself.....bizarre ramblings.

[Couscous]

Gary pondering if he puts his hand up for Tillies gig, Hey Cous ?.

A question ...


What does this have to do with the Australia Cup?

... I was responding to.

[Bon]

In case you haven't seen it online yet, next round for us will be Sunday, Aug 25th, Maito Sportsground..

[My2BobsWorth]

Round of 16 fixtures
https://www.australiacup.com.au/fixtures#!/fixtures/s2024/r3

[ForeverRed]

So there?s a game Sunday, jets are a bit quiet

[380]

So there?s a game Sunday, jets are a bit quiet

Shane must still be in charge of keeping the masses up to date then.

[Skimmer]

Succinct retort.

Well crafted and presented counter argument.

I have no notes.

I lay down my rapier.

Good day sir.

Still nah. Keep triggering wannabe. :yawn:

[Skimmer]

Everyone involved in football: "We want more funding, commercial success and love from the wider community"

Rodders: "no, not like that!"

Thanks Lefty Len. Rodders was on point. Most on here are Leftie cowards who cant handle reality. Newy gets what it deserves lol.

[My2BobsWorth]

So there?s a game Sunday, jets are a bit quiet

They should be pumping this, get a band or a crap rapper like Joey for the kids, get a festival atmosphere going. New owners, same shitshow

[mic22]

This Natta in midfield experiment looks interesting

[mic22]

Can we find a role at the club for Ingham, I don't know... bringing water bottles?
He's increasingly embarrassing

[Retro Jet]

"2-0...and we..."
:facepalm:

[380]

This is not Monday Morning Quarterback stuff since i have been critical of Stanton and his game management since he got schooled by Rudan v Wanderers down at P/Matta last season. I have no doubt he is a great identifier of talent and seeing that talent through to playing at A League level but his actual coaching / game management is bloody woeful. I can see like what happened many times last season we will look great get ourselves in to a position to go on with it and we shut up shop and allow the opposition into the game and eventually steal a victory.

Also today with our attacking options were walking with 25 mins to go and Bayliss is on the bench with his thumb up his ass when he is just the type that can provide that moment against a tiring defence, F&*( knows what he was meant to do with 8mins plus to swing the game back our way. Blokes he could have come on earlier for were spent. Game awareness is not a strength of Stanton's, It wasn't last season and today was a repeat of that.

[belchardo]

Positives - scored 3 goals, did some nice work at times moving the ball around, movement seemed quick

Negatives - conceded 4, poor defence, still got a few players that blow hot then cold within 3 seconds

Still not sure about Stanton.

[Alton]

Positives - scored 3 goals, did some nice work at times moving the ball around, movement seemed quick

Negatives - conceded 4, poor defence, still got a few players that blow hot then cold within 3 seconds

Still not sure about Stanton.

How could you let Jakolis turn inside for his second goal after what he did with his first goal, sorry no excuse

[Mark325]

Ingham and Timmins both need to be moved to the bench ASAP.

Van Dorssen played RB a bit, would love to see us try him out there since the CB is quite competitive for us. Timmins has been pushed up super high across all 3 games so far, which baffles me. It was announced earlier this week we're in advanced negotiations with an attacking player, so hopefully that's not something that persists throughout. Scarcella and Bayliss are also better options currently in midfield, both defensively and attacking.

I thought Natta at CDM was an interesting choice which I quite liked. He got worse as we went along, but so did everyone, so I think it's worth giving that another run.

I like Taylor, but he is too inconsistent. Over the course of the cup he's been outshined by Aquilina who is stepping up in a big way, and for me Taylor really needs to follow suit, because when he's on it really lifts the whole team.

[The Dunster]

I can't see the point of Timmins being allowed on the field. He doesn't score goals, and he has absolutely zero defensive awareness.
He just seems to be wandering around aimlessly without any purpose. Not sure if that's on him or the coach.

A lot of fight though from players like Rose, Natta, Aquilina, Taylor. and so, on gives me some hope that we will at least not go winless in the regular season.

[Jeterpool]

Hello darkness my old friend.....

I've missed this feeling of being built up but ultimately let down. We're nothing but consistent

Agree with Dunster that there are a few glimmers with those players he called out. Defensively a shambles down the right for 3 of the goals and Wilmering got done as Germain beat him to assist the 4th. I think we need a bit more age in the team. You saw how the likes of Germain, Brattan, Jurman and Uskok managed them back into the match.

[Buddha]

New year, new owners, same old Classic Jets

[Couscous]

I genuinely think we only lost because of the rain.

[plague]

I genuinely think we only lost because of the rain.

Does Sydney FC youth have a puddle on their books we can poach?

[My2BobsWorth]

Round of 8 fixtures
https://www.australiacup.com.au/fixtures#!/fixtures/s2024/r4

[My2BobsWorth]

Some teams have been treating the Cup as another trial game before the league starts, that's about to change with the new ACL format. The winner of the Australia Cup qualifies for ACL 2 and AU$450,000 just for qualifying. If they happen to win ACL2 they get around AU$5 million. The A league has also become more lucrative with the winners qualifying for ACL Elite and around AU$1.2 million just for qualifying, and if they win the Elite competition they receive around AU$18 million. Makes everything a bit more important

[Hunter403]

Some teams have been treating the Cup as another trial game before the league starts, that's about to change with the new ACL format. The winner of the Australia Cup qualifies for ACL 2 and AU$450,000 just for qualifying. If they happen to win ACL2 they get around AU$5 million. The A league has also become more lucrative with the winners qualifying for ACL Elite and around AU$1.2 million just for qualifying, and if they win the Elite competition they receive around AU$18 million. Makes everything a bit more important

The Jets won't have to worry about either.

[My2BobsWorth]

Semi final fixtures are out
https://www.australiacup.com.au/news/australia-cup-2024-semi-final-match-schedule-confirmed

[My2BobsWorth]

As everyone knows the final is on Sunday 29th at 7.10pm on Bold and Play

[Jetmaster]

No I didn't. On holiday with no wifi and FTA only and missed it.