2018/19 Squad

Watch the replay of Brattans goal. Miller showed his punditry skills match his coaching credentials by suggesting Topor should have advanced. Not sure Topor could have done much more than try to be big and block. Ridenton as a 6 should have been all over Brattan but he was coasting about 3m away from him. Numerous examples of a lazy track or a really very average touch for a A League player so far this year. He surely must go if he takes a Visa spot. Kilkenny (amazingly), looks like Iniesta compared to Ridenton and his work rate is way ahead for a guy 10 years senior. He isnt great but certainly a pro. Loads of better options around than Ridenton. The only other with a question mark is Johnny. Why we left him on for the entire game v Roar when the poor kid is recovering from a major illness and hadnt kicked a ball in 7 months astounds me. He was nowhere near both goals, one to prevent the cross and the other to clean up back stick in the final minutes. He needs a decent stint in the Youth team to regain fitness and confidence. Jackson comes in certainly.

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Watch the replay of Brattans goal. Miller showed his punditry skills match his coaching credentials by suggesting Topor should have advanced. Not sure Topor could have done much more than try to be big and block. Ridenton as a 6 should have been all over Brattan but he was coasting about 3m away from him. Numerous examples of a lazy track or a really very average touch for a A League player so far this year. He surely must go if he takes a Visa spot. Kilkenny (amazingly), looks like Iniesta compared to Ridenton and his work rate is way ahead for a guy 10 years senior. He isnt great but certainly a pro. Loads of better options around than Ridenton. The only other with a question mark is Johnny. Why we left him on for the entire game v Roar when the poor kid is recovering from a major illness and hadnt kicked a ball in 7 months astounds me. He was nowhere near both goals, one to prevent the cross and the other to clean up back stick in the final minutes. He needs a decent stint in the Youth team to regain fitness and confidence. Jackson comes in certainly.

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Nah put Hoff back at fullback if Johnny K needs early subbing. Jacko doesnt play full back again if Ernie is serious about finals. Also Cowburn should be starting ahead of Ridenton every day of the week

For sure Johnny was spent in the Roar match but I thought he ran out the game well against City (he played the whole match didnt he?).

Def be keeping him there.
I'm not a big Jackson fan.

Big fan of Johnny too, just weird to keep him on v Roar. Agree better v City but 3 points lost v Roar and we are 7 down now. . Cowburn for Ridenton? Agree. I would grow a friggin Sideburn than see Ridenton play so not fussed. Need a result v Victory. Maybe just maybe no Vargas help Petratros? He and Ronny seem to get in each others way. Ronny class and Dimi everywhere but poor Dimi is all flame but no fire. As a 10 I think he might get the mojo back. Sheppard right. Jair left and ODonovan top.

You guys are off your rocker complaining about Ridenton

Bloke is 10 times the player Kanta was at his age

He is spraying passes around like he is Biscuits and you are worried about him.being in the.side

Bloke is more than adequately justifying a spot in the team at present

Ridenton is poor

Ridenton is no Sugar. But, at the moment, Sugar is no Sugar.

If we paying Ridenton peanuts then yes we are getting what we paid for.

Ridenton not worth his salary or visa spot. Period.

Speaking of rubbish. What have we learnt from last nights games. Answer? This is not a great league and average players in the main can sneak under the radar. Unfortunately for Sydney, but to much hilarity for the rest of us, the radar was operational last night and their back 3 statues of Wilkinson, Zullo and Calver were found wanting whilst Redmayne was his usual calamitous best. The Jets need some luck and a run of 2 or 3 in a row and they sneak into the 6. For the first time in a long while, there is no clear cut favourite here. Perth top of the league? With players like Reddy, Lowry, Djulbic and Santalab? All journey men, all average. Kilkenny looks great but we know he isnt.
A mate of mine from the UK sends me messages when we laud La Foundre, Keough and O'Donovan here when all were frog marched out of The Championship. The A League is an honest league that we hope will improve with expansion but certainly not something to be daunted by if looking for some luck and upsets. The Jets are due some luck and upsets are ripe for the picking. Start with Victory.........

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Ridenton not worth his salary or visa spot. Period.

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Only early days but this a post of the year candidate right here

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Speaking of rubbish. What have we learnt from last nights games. Answer? This is not a great league and average players in the main can sneak under the radar. Unfortunately for Sydney, but to much hilarity for the rest of us, the radar was operational last night and their back 3 statues of Wilkinson, Zullo and Calver were found wanting whilst Redmayne was his usual calamitous best. The Jets need some luck and a run of 2 or 3 in a row and they sneak into the 6. For the first time in a long while, there is no clear cut favourite here. Perth top of the league? With players like Reddy, Lowry, Djulbic and Santalab? All journey men, all average. Kilkenny looks great but we know he isnt.
A mate of mine from the UK sends me messages when we laud La Foundre, Keough and O'Donovan here when all were frog marched out of The Championship. The A League is an honest league that we hope will improve with expansion but certainly not something to be daunted by if looking for some luck and upsets. The Jets are due some luck and upsets are ripe for the picking. Start with Victory.........

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Perth will win the league this year.

They may not be filled with super stars, but they have enough quality and skilful youth who have been given the freedom by the manager to showcase their ability. Popa has implemented a system that works for the players he has available (much like Merrick did with us last year) and they're performing above their 'average' ability. The players believe in the system and clearly have a great chemistry. This is all you need to win games and trophies.

Same old story for The Jets. Owned the game and couldnt capitalise. I know it may appear that I am carrying an agenda but when they are paid to play I figure footballers are open to criticism. I will lighten the load and add a little anonymity. Whichever NZ international passed that ball back to Melb for Troisi to slot home a pearler should not play again. He is off the pace, one dimensional and not a professional footballers ass. He is to The Jets what Robbie Krusre is to The Socceroos. Just sayin. #RidentinOUT

Do you have an agenda, Onyatoes?

NBN game wrap up
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetslosevictory130119.mp4

Great news

Apparently the Gypo CEO has decided to give Johnny K a 3 year deal

Best thing done all season

Hey Mr Lee - 'This is definitely not the end' - Yaya Toure keen to keep playing

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Same old story for The Jets. Owned the game and couldnt capitalise. I know it may appear that I am carrying an agenda but when they are paid to play I figure footballers are open to criticism. I will lighten the load and add a little anonymity. Whichever NZ international passed that ball back to Melb for Troisi to slot home a pearler should not play again. He is off the pace, one dimensional and not a professional footballers ass. He is to The Jets what Robbie Krusre is to The Socceroos. Just sayin. #RidentinOUT

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Ridenton played better than pretty much the entire Melbourne Victory squad on the day. The difference being that Victory capitalised on their opportunities and the Jets did not.

The passing and distribution from Ridenton was top notch. The only criticism of him is that he's lacking physically and can be pushed off the ball. But as far as passing ability and vision he's a bit of a hand full for the opposition.

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Ridenton played better than pretty much the entire Melbourne Victory squad on the day. The difference being that Victory capitalised on their opportunities and the Jets did not.

The passing and distribution from Ridenton was top notch. The only criticism of him is that he's lacking physically and can be pushed off the ball. But as far as passing ability and vision he's a bit of a hand full for the opposition.

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You must be a smart man

Akso xalling that Ridenton is spraying it around like he is Biscuits

No doubt he has some things to work on n his game but we have potentially a very good player at this level in time

Hopefully a few other people will see this soon

NBN Joey back in squad:
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetsernie150119.mp4

NBN Johnny K extends stay
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetswrap160119.mp4

NBN Joey in the mix and ready to go
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetsfriday180119.mp4

OK, got to admit I'm not following this shit very closely, but WTF in Lawrie's message was the boycott bullshit about? Who the f*ck in their right mind would suggest boycotting a match v the scum, are they out of their f*cking minds???

NBN last night
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetssydney200119.mp4
NBN tonight
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetsmen210119.mp4

NBN tonight
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetskaine220119.mp4

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NBN tonight
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetskaine220119.mp4

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Great signing.
300 minutes played, 2 goals, 3 assists, generally played very well. That's pretty impressive for a rookie.
Wish we had this productivity from some senior players...

NBN tonight
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetsmariners240119.mp4

Jets Players off Contract at Season's End:

Nikolai Topor-Stanley
Nick Cowburn
Lachlan Jackson
Daniel Georgievski
Ronald Vargas
Glen Moss
Roy O'Donovan
Jair Eduardo
Kosta Petratos
Mitch Austin
Lewis Italiano
Jake Adelson
Patrick Langlois

Who are we keeping and who are we releasing? Keep in mind we are rumoured to be close to announcing NTS and Moss to extensions. Also, will we be given the funds for a marquee again??

Also, has anyone seen a list regarding off contract players from other clubs?

Also find a new no1

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Jets Players off Contract at Season's End:

Nikolai Topor-Stanley (Best CB in the league)
Nick Cowburn
Lachlan Jackson (If CB only)
Daniel Georgievski (Bossman)
Ronald Vargas
Glen Moss
Roy O'Donovan (Strikers who score hard to find in Aleague)
Jair Eduardo
Kosta Petratos
Mitch Austin (Like his pace and spark off the bench)
Lewis Italiano
Jake Adelson
Patrick Langlois

Who are we keeping and who are we releasing? Keep in mind we are rumoured to be close to announcing NTS and Moss to extensions. Also, will we be given the funds for a marquee again??

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That's Mine

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Jets Players off Contract at Season's End:

Nikolai Topor-Stanley
Nick Cowburn
Lachlan Jackson
Daniel Georgievski
Ronald Vargas
Glen Moss
Roy O'Donovan
Jair Eduardo
Kosta Petratos
Mitch Austin
Lewis Italiano
Jake Adelson
Patrick Langlois

Who are we keeping and who are we releasing? Keep in mind we are rumoured to be close to announcing NTS and Moss to extensions. Also, will we be given the funds for a marquee again??

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I’d say you keep:
Topor
Georgevski
Moss
Roy

wont Moss want 'starter money' if he stays?

its been reported Biraz wants out of City. If we are gonna pay #1 money is Biraz a better option, esp if he buggers off OS again we can get some cash.

I can dig Italiano as backup, or if we need to give Topor/Georgevski more cash then save a bit on goalie and put him as your #1.

Id also keep Roy, Topor and Georgevski. Cowburn seems to be liked by the boss and cant imagine we'd have to break the bank to keep him.
Id love Vargas to stay but cant see it happening. Did get many giggles out of his and Jairs complete lack of effort during the halftime kickaround on wednesday night.
you could just see how belittling Vargas thought it was being paraded out in front of the crowd with the rest of the squaddies.

Adelaide should chase him, hed fit well there.

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wont Moss want 'starter money' if he stays?

its been reported Biraz wants out of City. If we are gonna pay #1 money is Biraz a better option, esp if he buggers off OS again we can get some cash.

I can dig Italiano as backup, or if we need to give Topor/Georgevski more cash then save a bit on goalie and put him as your #1.

Id also keep Roy, Topor and Georgevski. Cowburn seems to be liked by the boss and cant imagine we'd have to break the bank to keep him.
Id love Vargas to stay but cant see it happening. Did get many giggles out of his and Jairs complete lack of effort during the halftime kickaround on wednesday night.
you could just see how belittling Vargas thought it was being paraded out in front of the crowd with the rest of the squaddies.

Adelaide should chase him, hed fit well there.

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Vargas can start playing like he gives a crap before he even gets mentioned for a resigning

meh, i thought he was good when he came on the other night.
and we were ****ing dire when he was off the park.

you wanna keep that garbage football but fill it with 'bleed for the shirt' guys then ok.

im happy to fill the squad with the nest talent available.

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meh, i thought he was good when he came on the other night.
and we were ****ing dire when he was off the park.

you wanna keep that garbage football but fill it with 'bleed for the shirt' guys then ok.

im happy to fill the squad with the nest talent available.

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That talent means **** all if he isnt at least using to win us games

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That talent means **** all if he isnt at least using to win us games

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Did you type this whilst wearing your Wayne Brown shirt or what?

Y'all got what you wished for a few years back and you hated that too.

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Did you type this whilst wearing your Wayne Brown shirt or what?

Y'all got what you wished for a few years back and you hated that too.

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Brown was shit. He didnt have talent which could win us games. Vargas does but he is way too casual. We need him contributing like a Honda or Ninkovic does

NBN Jackson extension
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetsjackson250119.mp4

despite the two saves, still don't rate him and thought he put NTS under far too much pressure at the back and rarely looks to pass forward, average at best, only asset is his height, think we could look elsewhere

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Brown was shit. He didnt have talent which could win us games. Vargas does but he is way too casual. We need him contributing like a Honda or Ninkovic does

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Honda ain't been contributing much lately.
It's the A-League homie, you dont get 'all' of the boxes ticked.