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22-07-2015, 05:21 PM
evolution

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Originally Posted by Cyc10n

Doesn't any one know much about this New Zealand international we are trialling???

According to the ever reliable Soccer Stoppage Time that player is Ryan De Vries
22-07-2015, 05:26 PM
tomo

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Originally Posted by Cyc10n

Doesn't any one know much about this New Zealand international we are trialling???

Leo Bertos is TRAINING with the jets, not TRIALLING. He has no intention of gaining a contract. Just getting some training under his belt before he heads overseas to the IPL
22-07-2015, 05:27 PM
Grimario

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Originally Posted by evolution

According to the ever reliable Soccer Stoppage Time that player is Ryan De Vries

Seems like a cheap option... 23, played his entire career (that I can see) in the ASB Premiership. South African born, NZ naturalised, capped in the friendly against South Korea a few months back.

Hope he is amazing.
22-07-2015, 05:55 PM
ToddG NBUnited

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Originally Posted by Grimario

Seems like a cheap option... 23, played his entire career (that I can see) in the ASB Premiership. South African born, NZ naturalised, capped in the friendly against South Korea a few months back.

Hope he is amazing.

Position?
22-07-2015, 06:00 PM
Grimario

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Originally Posted by ToddG NBUnited

Position?

Listed as a forward. Scored 25 in 51 with Waitakere United but only 7 in 29 with Auckland City. He also plays for Bentleigh Greens, scored in their FFA Cup campaign last year, 21 goals in 45 games.

SST's tweet say he is a wide forward though... so more cover for the flanks, maybe? Impressive goal scoring record for a wide player if true.
22-07-2015, 06:01 PM
Cyc10n

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Originally Posted by tomo

Leo Bertos is TRAINING with the jets, not TRIALLING. He has no intention of gaining a contract. Just getting some training under his belt before he heads overseas to the IPL

I know who LEO is and his not who I was referring too haha
22-07-2015, 07:11 PM
stopper2

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Originally Posted by Grimario

Was a regular pre-Gombau. Slowly phased out of the first team as the Spanish influence really kicked in. Started 73 of his 106 games for Adelaide but only 17 of them were in the last two years... and only TWO of them last season.

Cheers mate, so if he were to come here he would be trying to resurrect his career and to basically prove Gombau wrong
22-07-2015, 07:19 PM
Tommyjet

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Originally Posted by stopper2

Cheers mate, so if he were to come here he would be trying to resurrect his career and to basically prove Gombau wrong

Watson can also play right back effectively. He isn't a spectacular box to box midfielder with a great shot or outstanding passing. He does the little things right and has good technique and a decent game tactical sense
22-07-2015, 08:41 PM
matty

Apparently agreed to terms, has a medical tomorrow, so id be guessing we will have confirmation by the end of the week
22-07-2015, 09:43 PM
MFKS

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grimario

Was a regular pre-Gombau. Slowly phased out of the first team as the Spanish influence really kicked in. Started 73 of his 106 games for Adelaide but only 17 of them were in the last two years... and only TWO of them last season.

So he is following the same career path as roundabout???
23-07-2015, 05:24 AM
pv4

Grim - what other HAL players would you compare Watson to? I can barely remember watching him play, but figure if I get told "he's like this guy" that'd at least give me an idea on what he's like.
23-07-2015, 06:04 AM
Premy

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Originally Posted by pv4

Grim - what other HAL players would you compare Watson to? I can barely remember watching him play, but figure if I get told "he's like this guy" that'd at least give me an idea on what he's like.

A less promising Brilliante
23-07-2015, 06:30 AM
Wilso8948

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Originally Posted by Premy

A less promising Brilliante

A better Pepper.
23-07-2015, 08:59 AM
RAM

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Originally Posted by pv4

Grim - what other HAL players would you compare Watson to? I can barely remember watching him play, but figure if I get told "he's like this guy" that'd at least give me an idea on what he's like.

He is nothing flash, just does a job in defensive midfield. Not a great passer, not much of a touch or a dribbler but holds his position and can make the odd tackle.

I'd say the comparisons to a lesser Brillante or on par with Pepper are about right.
23-07-2015, 09:15 AM
The Camel

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Originally Posted by Grimario

Cowburn hasn't been signed
Lundy for RW/LW ahead of Pav
Haliti back up for AMC as well
Haliti as starting striker with who we have with Pav as back up there

I think?

Barresi is still under contract as well for CAM.
23-07-2015, 09:19 AM
Premy

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Originally Posted by The Camel

Barresi is still under contract as well for CAM.

I chose to ignore him, nothing I have seen from him gives me reason to think he'll be successful at this level.
23-07-2015, 09:26 AM
The Camel

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Originally Posted by Premy

I chose to ignore him, nothing I have seen from him gives me reason to think he'll be successful at this level.

Then why wasn't Hoffman ignored?
23-07-2015, 09:32 AM
Tommyjet

Watson, poljak, kanta is far more solid than kanta, roundabout and pepper
23-07-2015, 09:45 AM
Grimario

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Originally Posted by pv4

Grim - what other HAL players would you compare Watson to? I can barely remember watching him play, but figure if I get told "he's like this guy" that'd at least give me an idea on what he's like.

Jeggo light. He does all of the things okay, none of them amazingly. Kind of like Pepper which Wilso said.
23-07-2015, 09:53 AM
Premy

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Originally Posted by The Camel

Then why wasn't Hoffman ignored?

I'm willing to give him another chance, I must admit that I haven't seen much of him at Heart/City but if his transformed into a RB then I'm willing to be open minded.
23-07-2015, 10:02 AM
Jeterpool

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Originally Posted by Tommyjet

Watson, poljak, kanta is far more solid than kanta, roundabout and pepper

And that's 3 players for 2 positions. We still need an attacking player because what hasn't been added is goals.
23-07-2015, 10:34 AM
JetRift

Anyone have Mitch Murphy's number? If so, tell him to look at a player named Grzegorz Kuświk. 28 year old Striker from Poland. Currently a free agent.
23-07-2015, 10:43 AM
RAM

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Originally Posted by Jeterpool

And that's 3 players for 2 positions. We still need an attacking player because what hasn't been added is goals.

I'd have at least 4 holders in a squad, maybe 5. High workrate position.
23-07-2015, 10:50 AM
Jetmaster

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Originally Posted by JetRift

Anyone have Mitch Murphy's number? If so, tell him to look at a player named Grzegorz Kuświk. 28 year old Striker from Poland. Currently a free agent.

Imagine if MM actually took fan requests.
23-07-2015, 11:31 AM
Thomas477

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Originally Posted by Jetmaster

Imagine if MM actually took fan requests.

Starting lineup would be:

Griff
Griff
Griff
Griff
Griff
Griff
Griff
Griff
Griff
Griff
Griff
23-07-2015, 11:35 AM
Grimario

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Originally Posted by Thomas477

Starting lineup would be:

Griff
Griff
Griff
Griff
Griff
Griff
Griff
Griff
Griff
Griff
Griff

Bollocks it would. You would have your everyday Jerks fan demanding it be Bridgey.
23-07-2015, 12:30 PM
lquiquer

Who will be captain ? Mullen? Boogaard? Carney? Labi?
23-07-2015, 12:39 PM
Tommyjet

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Originally Posted by Thomas477

Starting lineup would be:

Griff
Griff
Griff
Griff
Griff
Griff
Griff
Griff
Griff
Griff
Griff

We wouldn't have a fit player till after Chrissy then
23-07-2015, 12:46 PM
joel31

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Originally Posted by lquiquer

Who will be captain ? Mullen? Boogaard? Carney? Labi?

Mitch Cooper. He's got the most A-League captains experience from the lot
23-07-2015, 12:48 PM
Jeterpool

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Originally Posted by lquiquer

Who will be captain ? Mullen? Boogaard? Carney? Labi?

I'm still thinking it will be Boogaard.
23-07-2015, 12:50 PM
joel31

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Originally Posted by JetRift

Anyone have Mitch Murphy's number? If so, tell him to look at a player named Grzegorz Kuświk. 28 year old Striker from Poland. Currently a free agent.

Is he good on FM?
23-07-2015, 12:54 PM
The Camel

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Originally Posted by Jeterpool

I'm still thinking it will be Boogaard.

I think that is a good option
23-07-2015, 01:44 PM
Grimario

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Originally Posted by joel31

Is he good on FM?

Not as good as Brosque, better than Babalj, on par with Juric.
23-07-2015, 02:40 PM
JetRift

Boogaard's the only option for captaincy as far as i'm concerned
23-07-2015, 02:54 PM
The Dunster

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Originally Posted by JetRift

Boogaard's the only option for captaincy as far as i'm concerned

Welcome to the forums Nigel.
23-07-2015, 04:42 PM
Grimario

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Originally Posted by Grimario

Seems like a cheap option... 23, played his entire career (that I can see) in the ASB Premiership. South African born, NZ naturalised, capped in the friendly against South Korea a few months back.

Hope he is amazing.

Some blokes elsewhere saying he is a gun... I've posed the question as to why he has never played above ASB or Vic NPL level. And given he is a kiwi, why isn't Ernie chasing him to replace Burns if he is as amazing as he is being made out to be.

Obviously hope he is and we sign him.
23-07-2015, 05:00 PM
plague

BK.
23-07-2015, 05:11 PM
MFKS

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Originally Posted by plague

BK.

So you think we should go with a revolutionary idea and position our captain on the bench every week??
23-07-2015, 05:52 PM
plague

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Originally Posted by MFKS

So you think we should go with a revolutionary idea and position our captain on the bench every week??

BK on bench > gypo.
BK out injured > gypo.
BK on holidays > gypo.
BK retired > gypo.
23-07-2015, 06:48 PM
ToddG NBUnited

Cowburn is still training with the squad and is travelling with the team on their NNSW tour next week

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