Daily Australian News Thread 2015

[Premy]

Assuming we've not used any of the potential outside the cap wages we surely wouldn't have enough room to fit him in. Basically, when Thompson takes over, use the loyalty cap thing on either one of the BK's, and regardless of if he's earned the right quality wise to warrant this, make Carney Aus marquee if we don't plan on going for anyone to fit the bill.
Right now are weak point is in midfield and Brattan would definitely help us out in that area

No such thing as an Aus Marquee any more just 2 Marquee's.

[Jeterpool]

I think we need a striker before we need another midfielder.

[The Dunster]

Bratten's old man used to play alongside Phil Stubbins at Heidelberg. Maybe the Jets should ask Stubbins to have a talk with Bratten and explain to him what a wonderful place Newcastle is to play football ?

[stopper2]

I think we need a striker before we need another midfielder.

That is the priority now, clearly documented for weeks that Miller was after a #10 and a #9. With Leonardo filling the #10 role or at least playing in an attacking midfield capacity, why would we be chasing Bratten when our striker stocks are in need of a proven experienced goal-scorer.

[MFKS]

That is the priority now, clearly documented for weeks that Miller was after a #10 and a #9. With Leonardo filling the #10 role or at least playing in an attacking midfield capacity, why would we be chasing Bratten when our striker stocks are in need of a proven experienced goal-scorer.

Because he is a far superior player to the shit cunce we have playing CM

Thats why

[Mark325]

That is the priority now, clearly documented for weeks that Miller was after a #10 and a #9. With Leonardo filling the #10 role or at least playing in an attacking midfield capacity, why would we be chasing Bratten when our striker stocks are in need of a proven experienced goal-scorer.

Yeah not wrong, realistically priority is actually getting a solid striker so will agree with you on that.

But, at the same time I think if there is potential to sign Brattan we should take it, considering he offers more in the midfield then anyone we have right now

[plague]

Didn't Bratten score more goals than our strikers anyway?
Put him up front Tinks.
2 birds, 1 stone etc etc etc

[stopper2]

Because he is a far superior player to the shit cunce we have playing CM

Thats why

Okay Member, say there is $200k left in the kitty.....just a ballpark figure but it's probably not too far off the mark.... we spend most if not all of that on Bratten (because he would be able to command at least $150k) who have we got to rely on to get us goals?.....Haliti, Brennan, Alivodic, Carney, Leonardo, Pav and Lundy. You still think we should sign Bratten or keep searching for a recognised striker?

[joel31]

Just transfer carney or Brattan to a marquee contract. Problem solved

[Wilso8948]

Didn't Bratten score more goals than our strikers anyway?
Put him up front Tinks.
2 birds, 1 stone etc etc etc

Hey plague
Tinks was never the manager.
Also he doesn't own the Jets anymore.
Cheers
Captain Obvious.

[Jeterpool]

If Bratten stays in the league he'll go to victory and take over Milligan's spot

[stopper2]

If Bratten stays in the league he'll go to victory and take over Milligan's spot

Probably the most likely scenario

Question needs to be asked, why aren't we utilising the "Archie Rule" with either BK or Kanta so we can free up more $$$???
Okay, Miller is saying signing a #9 is the priority but gee if we had some extra $$$ freed up to at least give Bratten something to think about it would at least show that hey the FFA really are serious about making the Jets a competitive outfit because to me and for many others (I assume), they are just doing the bare minimum to just patch a squad together under budget.

[tomo]

Brattan's going to Europe...

[plague]

Hey plague
Tinks was never the manager.
Also he doesn't own the Jets anymore.
Cheers
Captain Obvious.

Pffft
You prob think jet fuel melts steel beams too huh?


#staywoke

[Jeterpool]

Brattan's going to Europe...

That's what Ray Gatt thinks.

[lil_masi]

Probably the most likely scenario

Question needs to be asked, why aren't we utilising the "Archie Rule" with either BK or Kanta so we can free up more $$$???
Okay, Miller is saying signing a #9 is the priority but gee if we had some extra $$$ freed up to at least give Bratten something to think about it would at least show that hey the FFA really are serious about making the Jets a competitive outfit because to me and for many others (I assume), they are just doing the bare minimum to just patch a squad together under budget.

How do you know we arent utilising it? Might have had more money for a better 10 and 9

[stopper2]

How do you know we arent utilising it? Might have had more money for a better 10 and 9

Pretty sure the club would have announced it if it was utilising the new rule for BK or Kanta as it would be a good PR exercise

[Grimario]

Probably the most likely scenario

Question needs to be asked, why aren't we utilising the "Archie Rule" with either BK or Kanta so we can free up more $$$???
Okay, Miller is saying signing a #9 is the priority but gee if we had some extra $$$ freed up to at least give Bratten something to think about it would at least show that hey the FFA really are serious about making the Jets a competitive outfit because to me and for many others (I assume), they are just doing the bare minimum to just patch a squad together under budget.

Because it's money outside the cap that all clubs get from the TV deal. It doesn't increase the amount you get, just let's your spend some of your own if that's what your want to do... And the FFA clearly don't want to do that. Maybe Thompson will when he takes over but there's no way FFA will spend more than they have to.

[tomo]

How do you know we arent utilising it? Might have had more money for a better 10 and 9

Jets have already said they wont be utilising it. They said that the day after the new cap rules came into play. Its upto the new owners if they want to spend outside the cap to utilise it

[tomo]

So Taggart has agreed to goto Thompsons Dundee United on loan til the end of the season