Originally Posted by
riverboy
This might be a question for the Jets forum, but to the NPL followers. Given that the Mariners played a young guy on the weekend that previously played with Valentine in Jacob Farrell.
The question is given that, surely spots 20 to 22 in the Jets squad could be filled by guys in the NPL or guys that have come out of the Jets youth squad. Is that a fair comment?, Given those guys probably would have to work really hard to make the game day squad of 16 and we are probably talking about a 4th choice centre back, 6 or 7th central midfielder so they aren't really vital for the Jets.
Looking at players,
Jose Atayde, from Broadmeadow magic. Looks quality apparently he is looking overseas for trials?
James Virgili, it's fair to say he didn't deliver previously for the Jets. But surely he is a better player now and if he was asked to go back a level and dominate then he certainly has done that. Would be interesting to see if he could step up.
As for Defenders, Obviously Josh Evans has been the best defender in the league for some time. But who is next? Marcus Duncan previously played with the Jets youth squad, is he up to a step up?
Ben hay was a previous player for the Jets youth squad, again looks dominant in the NPL. He can play a couple of positions? Left back, centre midfield?
As for the youth squad, There isn't much noise around about them since they now play in Sydney.
Adam Zervas appears a handy player.
Will Ingram, Matthew Buettner and Patrick Bond certainly look like they play in the majority of games not sure where they play but possibly could step up?
Whatever happened to previous Jets youth players Kieran Hayes and Tom Beecham? Looked like key players in the youth squad 2 years ago and don't appear to be playing in the NPL?
Again Im not saying these sort of players should be starting A league games but surely as locals a squad position is better filled by locals in my opinion.
